Much was made of Tottenham Hotspur’s lack of summer signings. They started the season with three straight wins, including an impressive 3-0 away win at Manchester United, and things were looking pretty rosey for the Lilywhites. Mauricio Pochettino’s men would then come unstuck away to Watford. Today Spurs are being linked with exciting Ajax midfield […]
Posted on September 5th, 2018 by scott
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I heard a West Ham United fan on Saturday stating that The Hammers didn’t need ‘tippy tappy football’ and needed to be more pragmatic and dig deep to win games. Just last season the same set of supporters were unhappy with disciplined coach David Moyes, even though the Scotsman managed to guide the team safely […]
Posted on September 4th, 2018 by scott
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Tottenham Hotspur have been one of the most consistent sides in the Premier League since Mauricio Pochettino arrived at the club in 2014. However, they’ve failed to turn their form on the field into trophies, falling short in the top flight along with the FA and League Cups. Spurs last lifted a trophy in 2008 […]
Posted on September 4th, 2018 by scott
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. Everyone and their auntie will tell you that Rangers have endured their worst start to a domestic campaign since 1989/90. Yet you need to add some context if you want a clearer picture. Firstly new Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has brought in fifteen new signings this summer, with the latest one Gareth McAuley signing […]
Posted on September 4th, 2018 by scott
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There was much speculation linking Chelsea’s Eden Hazard to Real Madrid during the offseason, it really heated up after the Spanish giants sold talismanic figure Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus. Madrid weren’t given any encouragement in their pursuit and Hazard remained at Stamford Bridge as the transfer window closed. After a successful World Cup campaign with Belgium, […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2018 by scott
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A few weeks ago, I stated that Unai Emery was going to have a transitional year at Arsenal and he would be aided if he could get Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette playing in the same team. Now I understand why the Spaniard didn’t go with the two forwards against Manchester City or Chelsea but […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2018 by scott
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After a bit of a hectic week off the field, Celtic showed a united front on the park as they dominated the first derby game of the season and saw off Rangers by a goal to nil. Midfielder Olivier Ntcham was the match winner and is all round display was fantastic as The Hoops once […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2018 by scott
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When Alisson arrived at Liverpool, it was thought that he’d definitely solve the Anfield club’s goalkeeping issues. The Brazilian’s first three appearances seemed to re-enforce those views. He made some impressive saves, was good with the ball at his feet and he also managed to instil confidence in those playing in front of him. Things […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2018 by scott
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It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for Luke Shaw since he arrived at Manchester United in the summer of 2014, in a £30m deal. The left-back has suffered from his fair share of bad injuries, his fitness levels haven’t been the best and a few of his managers have publicly had a go […]
Posted on September 1st, 2018 by scott
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Celtic supporters are understandably frustrated by what went on behind the scenes at Celtic Park during the recent transfer window. The Scottish Premiership champions managed to break their transfer record when they signed Odsonne Edouard from PSG for £9m. Emilio Izaguirre returned to act as cover for the left back role and Aussie whizkid Daniel […]
Posted on September 1st, 2018 by scott
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