Manchester United fans will have been delighted to see their side thump West Ham United at Old Trafford in the League Cup quarter final match last night. It was only Man Utd’s second win in their last five home games. A major plus for Jose Mourinho and the ‘Red Devils’ faithful was the return to […]
Posted on December 1st, 2016 by scott
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Manchester United winger Memphis Depay was today linked with a move to English Premier League side Everton. It’s a move that would make a lot of sense, if you ask me. If you fancy taking a punt this month then an enhanced PaddyPower offer might be up your street. Depay has been a bit of a misfit […]
Posted on November 15th, 2016 by scott
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Manchester United returned to winning ways in the EFL Cup, beating rivals Man City 1-0 at Old Trafford. The victory cemented my view that Man United could be best served by following manager Jose Mourinho’s more pragmatic style of football, one that he has been known for in the past. Yes I know the United […]
Posted on October 27th, 2016 by scott
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It’s always good for a football writer to get one right, as it might not happen often. So I am glad that I can say I told you so when it comes to Virgil van Dijk and Southampton. Back in the summer of 2015, I stated that I believed the Dutchman would be a success […]
Posted on October 24th, 2016 by scott
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Will European Hangovers Affect The Big Boys? With a European interval breaking up an otherwise unrelenting Premier League schedule this week, the league’s also-rans will be hoping weary legs offer some solace this Saturday and Sunday. Indeed, anytime the league’s top dogs are sent away to battle against Europe’s finest, it gives those who failed […]
Posted on October 20th, 2016 by scott
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Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Swansea City on Saturday was enough to see the Gunners join Man City at the top of the Premier League table. The North London side have only lost once this season and that was the campaign’s opener against Liverpool, a game in which they lost by four goals to three at […]
Posted on October 17th, 2016 by scott
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It’s fair to say that Louis van Gaal had a bit of a scattergun approach when it came to transfers during his stint in charge of Manchester United. In total he brought in sixteen new signings and released or sold forty players in his two seasons at the helm. Some of the players that left […]
Posted on October 10th, 2016 by scott
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When Bob Bradley succeeded Francesco Guidolin as Swansea City boss last week initially it looked like a job for the boys. The Swans have new American owners and now within a few months they’ve brought in an American head-coach. A man who hasn’t managed a club in one of Europe’s top five ranked leagues. But I […]
Posted on October 7th, 2016 by scott
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Since Jurgen Klopp arrived as Liverpool manager last season, he’s managed to gain impressive wins against the better sides in the Premier League. That’s once again been highlighted this term as they’ve beaten both Arsenal and Chelsea away from home. Plus the Reds have also recorded a 4-1 home victory over last seasons league champions Leicester City. […]
Posted on October 2nd, 2016 by scott
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Antonio Conte’s successes with Juventus and Italy were built on solid defensive foundations. He could rely on legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and with the battling trio of Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli playing just in front of him. So it was understandable to see the Italian coach pulling his hair-out during his sides 3-0 […]
Posted on September 26th, 2016 by scott
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