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Thomas Frank and the Illusion of Success
For half a decade, Thomas Frank was revered by fans, pundits and his peers. He was viewed as the defining force behind Brentford’s rise to Premier League stability, credited with nurturing the development of stars such as Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo. A look at the Bees’ league positions during his tenure supports that…
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Unai Emery: The King of the Underdog Teams
The job of a coach, and soccer coaches in particular, is a nasty business to begin with. You are almost always guaranteed to lose. If you are successful, everyone wants you to be successful forever. If you fail, you will soon find yourself without a job. Coaches are often not credited enough for the team’s…
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Dominik Szoboszlai: Liverpool’s Key Player in Arne Slot’s Premier League Title Defense
Many exciting new faces have come to Anfield, but the man who remains central to Liverpool’s ambitions is Dominik Szoboszlai. Liverpool’s Blockbuster Transfer Window Following an impressive Premier League campaign under Arne Slot, Liverpool wasted no time making a statement in the transfer market. The summer began with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed…
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Why Does Nothing Seem to Change With Manchester United?
Manchester United feels like a club that takes one step forward before falling back down an entire staircase, consistently moving closer to the championship rather than returning to the Champions League. With managers coming and going with the likes of Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, and Erik ten Hag all managing to give the fans…
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Manchester United’s New Number 10: How Cunha Fits Into Amorim’s System
Manchester United’s 24–25 Collapse Manchester United were given a brutal reality check in the 2024–25 season, finishing 15th in the Premier League and losing the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. The appointment of Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim mid-season played a role in their bad performance as the players who had played in…
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Antoine Semenyo: The Best Player In The Premier League So Far?
With seven matches in the books, the Premier League has seen a number of impressive performances thus far. However, there hasn’t been a player that’s hit the ground running more than Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. The 25-year old Ghanaian forward has been instrumental in the Cherries start to the campaign, registering six goals and three assists…
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A Tactical Insight on Anfield’s New Star: Hugo Ekitiké
Name: Hugo Ekitiké Age: 23 (Born: June 20, 2002) Position: Striker/Center Forward Current Club: Liverpool FC Height: 190cm (6’3″) Preferred Foot: Right Nationality: French There are stars and even there are superstars and Liverpool Football Club is no stranger to either, usually a club that oversees that kind of transition to such a status,…
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Can Thomas Frank keep the good times rolling at Spurs?
It’s been so far, so good for Thomas Frank since taking over the managerial reins at Tottenham Hotspur. Having impressed during his seven-year stay with Brentford, guiding the Bees to their first-ever Premier League campaign and establishing them as a top division outlet, the Danish coach took the ambitious step of swapping stability for unpredictability…
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Football’s Energy Crisis: Amorim’s United and the Illusion of Infinite Stamina
I have a confession: I am tired. Not just “bad night’s sleep, forgot to put my phone on silent” tired, but the sort of tired that feels philosophical. Existential even. The kind of tired that makes you look at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim and mutter, “Oh dear God, I know exactly how you feel.”…
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Manchester United’s Struggles under Ruben Amorim: A Problem of Principles or Personnel
Ten months into Ruben Amorim’s reign at Manchester United, the club has undergone numerous changes at both hierarchical and technical levels. First-team coach Andreas Georgson left in May after a year in the role, while Dan Ashworth shockingly departed his position last December. Darren Fletcher moved to take charge of the U-18s—having previously served…
