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The Bundesliga Returns: 8 Storylines to Watch for the Remainder of the Season
The 2022/23 Bundesliga season is finally back upon us, a full 68 days since the last kick of the ball. The lengthy intermission has added even more excitement to a tense title race, and a cagey relegation battle, and the fact that all the other major leagues have long since resumed has made one desperate…
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Glitz and Glamour in the ‘90s: How Chelsea’s Superstars Made the Roman Abramovich Era Possible
Long before the takeovers of Roman Abramovich and Todd Boehly, another Chelsea takeover would create an arguably even bigger shift in the club’s fortunes. In 1982 businessperson and former Leeds owner Ken Bates acquired the club for one pound. The price tag may seem like a bargain to many, especially knowing the monster Chelsea are…
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When Smaller Clubs Broke Footballing Dynasties
The debate has raged online about the most dominant and competitive leagues in Europe for some time now. Premier League fans love to throw the “farmer’s league” moniker around to show the perceived superiority of their league over its continental counterparts. But as we will see, the Premier League is one of the least competitive…
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Players Who Have Crossed the El Clasico Divide
Few rivalries have captured the attention of the entire world quite like El Clasico. Barcelona’s 3-1 victory in the Supercopa de España on January 15 was the 251st time that Real Madrid and their Blaugrana rivals faced off against each other in official competition, with Real winning 101 of them, Barcelona claiming 98 wins, as…
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Morgan Gibbs-White: The Key to Nottingham Forest’s Survival?
Nottingham Forest continued their recent resurgence with a 2-0 win over local rivals Leicester City on Saturday. Club-record signing Morgan Gibbs-White was at the heart of everything for Steve Cooper’s men, laying on both assists for Brennan Johnson as Forest climbed to 13th in the Premier League table, and it’s no surprise that both player…
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Tactical Analysis: Barcelona 3-1 Real Madrid
Saudi Arabia recently played host to the Supercopa de España as LaLiga Santander holders Real Madrid faced long-time rivals FC Barcelona in the 251st El Clásico between the two sides. The Spanish giants have largely been neck-and-neck throughout this season’s league title race, therefore this clash presented both sides with an opportunity to build momentum…
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Cheap and Sensible Transfers that West Ham Should Consider in 2023
Inspired by TifoFootball’s series of sensible transfers, I will attempt to pinpoint players that big and small sides in the Premier League and beyond can sign. The upper budget limit will be 15 million Euros, which in today’s transfer market is practically a pittance. All valuations are taken from Transfermarkt. I was optimistic for…
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Cheap and Sensible Transfers That Chelsea Should Consider in 2023
Inspired by TifoFootball’s series of sensible transfers, I will attempt to pinpoint players that big and small sides in the Premier League and beyond can sign. The upper budget limit will be 15 million Euros, which in today’s transfer market is practically a pittance. All valuations are taken from Transfermarkt. Chelsea are in disarray…
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Cheap and Sensible Transfers That Arsenal Should Consider in 2023
Inspired by TifoFootball’s series of sensible transfers, I will attempt to pinpoint players that big and small sides in the Premier League and beyond can sign. The upper budget limit will be 15 million Euros, which in today’s transfer market is practically a pittance. All valuations are taken from Transfermarkt. The key areas Arsenal…
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A Nod to Loic Perrin and Other One-Club Men
A one-club man is essentially a player who spends his entire career at a single club, largely out of loyalty and love for the club. The player often becomes synonymous with the ethos of the club and the community. The idea of a one-club man is becoming less and less common as football becomes increasingly…
