-
![]()
Alejandro Garnacho: A Flower in the Desert
With its unbearable heat in the day and spine-chillingly low temperatures of the night, the desert is somewhere little survive, let alone want to be. In the main, the only things that survive there are those that are simply there to function. Anything of conventional beauty is unable to grow except for those moments of…
-
![]()
What Does the Future Hold for Nottingam Forest?
Nottingham Forest have turned a corner under Nuno Espirito Santo, with statement victories over Manchester United and Newcastle. Yet there are those inside the Forest Ground who still hold former boss Steve Cooper in very high regard. Forest’s scattergun approach was always going to catch up with Cooper, a man who’d brought stability to a club…
-
![]()
Pedro Porro’s Revitalisation under Ange Postecoglou
Pedro Porro experienced a half-season of mixed fortunes after his transfer to Tottenham in January 2023. After securing a £40 million move to Spurs from Sporting CP, he arrived with a determination to prove himself in England following a three-year stint at Man City where he made zero appearances and instead was loaned out to…
-
![]()
Cameron Archer: The Answer to Sheffield United’s Survival Hopes?
Premier League defenders hate playing against Cameron Archer. The 22-year-old joined newly promoted Sheffield United from Aston Villa for a reported £18 million fee last summer and has already made a name for himself versus elite opposition in football’s most competitive league. Born in Walsall, Archer is a product of Aston Villa’s revered academy…
-
![]()
The Renaissance of Ross Barkley at Luton Town
It was just 10 years ago that Ross Barkley enjoyed a breakout campaign at Roberto Martinez’s Everton, forming a dynamic duo with Romelu Lukaku in attack, racking up 6 goals and 2 assists in 34 Premier League appearances, and leading Everton within touching distance of a Champions League spot. His explosive movement and eye-catching goals…
-
![]()
Can Chris Wilder Turn the Tide at Sheffield United?
When Sheffield United were last in the topflight they were innovators and entertainers. Chris Wilder’s overlapping centre-backs took the league by storm, with the likes of John Egan and David McGoldrick becoming household names overnight. The plucky underdog’s tag was almost a disservice as this was a team playing with purpose and personality. Ultimately,…
-
![]()
How Andoni Iraola Turned Around Bournemouth’s Form
June 19th 2023, was a day to remember for Cherries fans, a day that sent shock waves even through other fan bases. Gary O’Neil after a remarkable 22/23 season that saw Bournemouth stay in the league despite all the odds was axed and replaced with current manager Andoni Iraola. Such was the disdain for the…
-
![]()
Raya vs. Ramsdale: The Goalkeeping Conundrum Facing Mikel Arteta and Iñaki Caña
Aaron Ramsdale signed for Arsenal during one of the rockiest periods the club has faced throughout its long history. He was abused online, accused of being a fraudulent professional between the sticks and someone who was ultimately responsible for suffering back-to-back relegations with Bournemouth and Sheffield United, respectively. The hatred going his way from various sections…
-
![]()
How Edson Álvarez and James Ward-Prowse Have Transformed West Ham’s Midfield
West Ham United started their summer business by selling captain Declan Rice to Arsenal for a club-record fee. After a rapid flurry of action before the transfer window slammed shut, the Hammers have reasons to believe their midfield unit is the best it has ever been. David Moyes’ side have made a fast start…
-
![]()
Nottingham Forest: Highs and Lows
It has been a rollercoaster campaign for Nottingham Forest. Having reached the Premier League for the first time in 23 years, Forest have spent the entire season battling relegation, but they have nevertheless secured their top-flight status after beating Arsenal 1-0, and they’ll be looking to close out their season with a trip to Crystal…
