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  • Erling Haaland: Manchester City’s Unstoppable Attacking Phenom

    It was just a few years ago the world began to witness the emergence of a Norwegian striker who would eventually turn out to be one of the greatest strikers of his generation. Erling Haaland was just a teenage striker in Molde when he put the world on notice by scoring four goals in the…

  • Antonee Robinson: Fulham’s American Dynamo in Defense

    The fullback position has evolved and continues to do so. Once known for constantly holding their width, fullbacks now frequently occupy central areas during build-up play, requiring adaptability and flexibility. Although the position has evolved over the past decade, the core qualities and traits required have remained largely unchanged. Attributes like pace, stamina, and defensive…

  • Jake O’Brien: Everton’s Latest Irish Gem

    Jake O’Brien is Everton’s towering Irish centre-half, but what makes the 23-year-old such a threat to the Premier League? Let’s take a look at the numbers and find out!   A strong pre-season from Michael Keane has led to a rough start for Jake O’Brien in the Premier League, the Irish international has played just…

  • Joel Matip Retires: The Silent Architect of the Klopp Era

    “In a world of big transfer fees, to sign a player like Joel Matip on a free transfer is incredible,” said Jurgen Klopp in 2019. “It was maybe one of the best pieces of business we did in the last few years.” As it turned out, just like he was with a lot of things…

  • Emiliano Martínez: The Goalkeeper Who Talks More Than He Saves (But Still Saves Everything)

    Football, like the ebb and flow of tides, is not just played on grass. Battles are won long before the ball is kicked; they are fought in the mind, in the spaces between moments, in the breaths that players take before crucial decisions. In the world of football, few have mastered this psychological dimension like…

  • Everton Takeover – The Solution or a New Problem?

    They might not have a lot of trophies in the cabinet, but Everton have a lot to be proud of. The Toffees, the ‘other’ Liverpool team, have the 2nd longest continuous presence in the top flight, having played 122 seasons, and were a huge success in the old 1st division, winning it a total of…

  • Liam Delap: The City Academy Product Shining for Ipswich in the Premier League

    Ipswich Town signed Liam Delap from Manchester City for an initial £15million ($19.2m), with an additional £5m due in potential add-ons. As a Manchester City fan, Delap has always been a favourite of mine- a mainstay of one of City’s best ever Academy teams comprising the likes of Cole Palmer, James McAtee and Romeo Lavia,…

  • Can Ipswich Town Stay Up in the Premier League?

    Ipswich have certainly got a chequered history.   The once great club, managed by legends like Alf Ramsey & Bobby Robson, were a staple in the 1st division in the 60s, 70s and 80’s, winning the 1st division title and the UEFA Cup. Sadly, it didn’t last. Robson left for England in 1982 and by…

  • Federico Chiesa: Shining the Spotlight on Liverpool’s Italian Recruit

    There were more than a few raised eyebrows when Liverpool signed Federico Chiesa for just £10 million this summer. English fans could scarcely forget his superb displays for Italy en route to beating England in the 2020 Euros final.    A delightful player in full flow, it’s been a tough few years for Chiesa as…

  • Explaining the Latest Manchester City Ruling

    A ruling today made on the legality of the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations has offered another subplot into the current legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League. The club have issued a statement up on their website, championing the win as landmark, but the Premier League also see it in…