After Italy won Euro 2020, it became increasingly unlikely that Manuel Locatelli was going to remain at Sassuolo thanks to his performances at the tournament, and it was Juventus who acquired him before the 2021/22 campaign commenced.   However, his departure from the Emilian club gave his former Neroverdi teammate Maxime López more opportunity and…

During Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign as Manchester United manager, he was applauded for his ability to modernise, tweak and overhaul his squad to continue along the winning trail. But since his departure, it could be argued that United have failed to stitch together even one squad fit to compare with any of his best at…

When Tetê scored with practically his first touch for Lyon in April 2022, he became the first real product of FIFAs move to allow easier access for Ukrainian-based players and coaches to move to Europe.   “Temporary rules addressing the exceptional situation deriving from the war in Ukraine” allows Ukrainian league players to effectively be…

PSV has had a season filled with ups and downs. A strong start in the Champions League qualification, beating Galatasaray and Midtjylland in the second and third round, and a big 4-0 victory against Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Schaal helped the team to get some motivation for the season ahead.   Having to face…

Even in spite of a season-altering loss to Bournemouth in their penultimate game of the campaign, a 1-0 loss at the hands of The Cherries giving the second spot to Scott Parker’s men, confidence is still oozing out of Nottingham Forest at this moment in time.   A recent 5-1 win over Swansea saw Steve…

England are currently spoilt for choice at right-back. World-class young talents Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold are competing in the modern-day Lampard vs. Gerrard debate. Even to the extent of discussions around which full-back can operate best in the centre of the park. Then you have 2018 World Cup hero and free-kick specialist Kieran Trippier.…

For those of you who are yet to read part one of this series, please go back and read that to get the gist of this article, and a better understanding of twelve more outstanding Championship prospects who we believe will overcome what we’ll call the Dwight Gayle divide, bettering those deemed too good for…

Manuel Lanzini’s career hasn’t developed as planned. He signed for West Ham United as a 22-year-old with the world at his feet, an ambitious playmaker with hopes of earning a transfer to one of Europe’s top clubs.   Unfortunately for the now 29-year-old Argentine, his individual development has been derailed by ill-health. He’s endured 555…

Everyone in England is looking for the answer on how to get to the top which, at the moment, is Liverpool and Manchester City. Arsenal have opted to trust the project of a young manager and develop young players. Manchester United have… actually, I’m not too sure on that one – maybe come back next season. …

It’s been a dismal season for Cardiff City in the Championship, who sit just above, albeit comfortably, the relegation zone. Since reaching the play-offs under Neil Harris in the 19/20 campaign, filling the Cardiff City Stadium with hope and optimism, the club has endured a minor fall from grace.    Granted, results have improved since…