Despite being a league often derided for having a rather veteran-focused approach to squad building, the Italian top flight today boasts many exciting young talents. Many of the players who are improving the standard of the league today are exciting imports brought in before their peak. While this often means the players will leave prior… Continue reading
As a club often regarded for signing finished products, Chelsea have long been seen as a club that wins now. They do not often entertain young players as part of the first-team picture, until the last few years that is. Since the transfer ban, the Blues have become increasingly more aware of the benefits of… Continue reading
Speak to Kalvin Phillips, or at least listen to him speak, and it is obvious that his pride of playing for Leeds United is authentic. The local boy done good has been a stellar performer in white ever since he broke through under Marcelo Bielsa. His game adapted from a high-energy but ineffective central midfielder… Continue reading
As one of the better players of the Marcelo Bielsa era, it would be fair to say that most fans adore Jack Harrison. The Englishman has been one of the key assets ever since he first arrived on loan, and has become a key figurehead of the entire Bielsa era. However, it would be fair… Continue reading
Having watched Chelsea lose on penalties at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, Thomas Tuchel was quite serene. A match that seen the Blues dominate opponents Liverpool yet see the game finish 0-0 after several goals were disallowed can happen. A penalty shootout where every player scores apart from the goalkeeper can happen. What cannot happen, though,… Continue reading
After what feels like one of the worst January periods of any team in Europe, Arsenal look to have recovered. A horrible January seen them exit both domestic cups, take a few beatings in the league, and see their former captain depart on a free transfer to FC Barcelona. It was, when added in to… Continue reading
When Franck Kessie first joined Milan, it was seen as a surprise. The up and comer was making huge waves in Italian football, but seemed to make the choice to join a fading force. In his time in Milan, though, the club has slowly rejuvenated itself to compete for domestic honours and to return to… Continue reading
The weekend match-up against Liverpool was, for most Crystal Palace fans, one to look forward to. The chance to play a giant of the English game, a club with which Palace have had some properly famous success against in the past. All without their two most lethal players and a generally poor run of form… Continue reading
Go back to 2016, and Spurs fans will likely remember the summer-long push to land Georginio Wijnaldum. The Dutch midfielder had just been relegated with Newcastle United, but scored a wonderful hat-trick against Spurs on his final NUFC appearance. However, the player eventually chose to link up with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, becoming a key… Continue reading
New York City FC – NYCFC – are an interesting project, part of the growing number of MLS clubs with links outside of the country. As part of the City Football Group, NYCFC have built a team on a smaller budget than many of their MLS contemporaries. Smart scouting, use of the thriving New York… Continue reading
