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Does Liam Delap Have What It Takes to Become England’s Next Top Striker?
At just 22 years old, Liam Delap has burst onto the Premier League scene with 12 goals and 2 assists in his debut top-flight season and all while playing for an Ipswich Town side that ended up relegated. So how did this happen? How did a striker who managed only 4 goals in his first…
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The Paradox of Manchester United
Ever since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure back in 2013, it seems like everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong for Manchester United. United haven’t won a Premier League title since 2013 and and haven’t even reached UEFA Champions League semi finals since 2012 and that’s despite being one of the highest spending teams…
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Analyzing Everton’s 2-0 Defeat to Manchester City
Once again, Everton have spent the season hovering above the relegation positions, but once again, they have avoided the threat of relegation. Despite winning just one of their last nine matches, the Toffees sit 15th in the table, 17 points clear of the drop zone. That sole win came in a 1-0 victory at Nottingham…
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Analyzing Manchester United’s Corner Kick Strategy Under Ruben Amorim
One of the main subjects for criticism in Ruben Amorim’s first month at Manchester United was defending corner kicks. The lack of a well-coordinated game in open-play was understandable due to the abrupt change in the playing system, the Portuguese’s directness at press conferences was a buy-in, the fans were ready to wait. But a…
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Emmanuel Agbadou: Wolves’ Ivorian Center Back
If you’re tasked to name the best players from each Premier League club in alphabetical order, the easiest part will be saved for last. Even with consistent disciplinary misconduct and distracting transfer rumors, Matheus Cunha is in a league of his own at Wolverhampton Wanderers. You could praise the marauding left-back Rayan Aït-Nouri or…
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Geovany Quenda to Chelsea: Shrewd Business Deal or Another Square Peg in a Round Hole?
Football is as much about loyalty, rivalry, and drama as it is about the tactical nous of managers and the skills of the players. Every so often, a transfer happens that gets tongues wagging across the footballing world, leaving fans divided in opinion, pundits engaged in endless debates, and social media ablaze with various takes.…
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Kevin De Bruyne: Farewell to a Manchester City Legend
“Gundogan… promising … De Bruyneeeeee! “ In what was the club’s fourth appearance in a UEFA Champions League semi final after being 1-0 down to the most recent winners and current record holders at the time Real Madrid, Kevin De Bruyne strikes a 25-yard first time shot to keep his team in it when…
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From Theatre of Dreams to Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Marcus Rashford – A Beacon of Resilience & Excellence
Marcus Rashford’s story at Manchester United should be one of hope, resilience, and pride culminated in the triumph of restoring glory to England’s most successful first division club but it has instead turned into a tale – perhaps not yet finished – of unfulfilled potential, disproportionate – often unfair – scrutiny and a bitter taste…
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The Case for Midtable Managers
The phrase “new manager bounce” is often used to discredit a manager who doesn’t seem to require a lot of adaptation before they start to bring in results. In a time where a “process” is expected, the idea is almost that the early results mean less than those that come years later. This boggles…
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How Intensity Can Win You Games: Match Analysis of Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth
On 25th January 2025, Bournemouth produced a statement win against Nottingham Forest, battering them 5-0. While both teams have performed at levels higher than expected, Forest have been the underdogs of the season, thriving under the management of Nuno Espírito Santo. Bournemouth, despite injuries, have had a good run of games and look like…
