My plan was always to revisit the Rafa Benitez Everton appointment this month. Back in early July, I wrote a blog stating I didn’t think the shock decision to give the former Liverpool boss the hot-seat at Goodison would work out well. Obviously Rafa’s previous stint at Anfield was going to be a major stumbling […]
Posted on December 6th, 2021 by scott
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Antonio Conte will no doubt understand the major issues he has at Tottenham Hotspur now. He has watched on as his team has produced a mixed bag of results. He stated this after his side’s recent loss in Europe: “After three weeks I am starting to understand the situation. It is not simple,” “At this […]
Posted on November 27th, 2021 by scott
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Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s previous links to PSG as a player, he doesn’t seem to be enjoying his life as the club’s manager. That might be because he isn’t really a manager as such and is more the head coach, something that disgruntled the Argentine towards the end of his time at Tottenham Hotspur. Even the […]
Posted on November 25th, 2021 by scott
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Tomorrow is going to be a big day for Aston Villa and new boss Steven Gerrard, as he manages in the Premier League for the first time. Villa will take on Brighton with the hope of ending their recent winless run in the league. Having watched the job Gerrard did at Rangers in the Scottish […]
Posted on November 19th, 2021 by scott
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I have never quite understood doubters of Mohamed Salah. In his first four seasons with Liverpool, the Egyptian forward struck 130 goals in 203 outings. Yes, he hasn’t better his first season tally of forty-four strikes (thirty two in Premier League) but he’s certainly not been a one season wonder at Anfield. The attacker has […]
Posted on October 26th, 2021 by scott
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I winced when I read what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said about a returning Marcus Rashford: “Marcus has done some remarkable and fantastic things,” “But now he maybe needs to prioritise his football.” Via BBC Sport In that moment the Manchester United manager turned into every troll in the country that had used that very same […]
Posted on October 24th, 2021 by scott
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As soon as it was announced that the ownership of Newcastle United had changed hands (Source BBC Sport) speculation was rife regarding the club’s managerial position. Based in Glasgow, I knew that plenty within the media would link current Rangers boss Steven Gerrard with Steve Bruce’s job. And I was’t to be disappointed as The […]
Posted on October 9th, 2021 by scott
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Arsenal blew North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur away in the first half at the Emirates today. While Spurs looked pretty lethargic during much of the encounter, that shouldn’t take anything away from Mikel Arteta’s men who showed plenty of desire and skill to put their derby rivals to the sword in the Premier League fixture. […]
Posted on September 26th, 2021 by scott
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When Chelsea splashed out £97.5m to bring back Romelu Lukaku (Source Sky Sports), it was done with a purpose. That purpose was to score goals and make a difference. After just three games back in the Premier League, the Belgian hitman has already proven himself as being that difference maker. Chelsea are unbeaten in those […]
Posted on September 11th, 2021 by scott
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Manchester United brought in three major transfers this summer and those deals should see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men challenging for the Premier League title this season! All three new signings will definitely add a significant amount to the Man United squad. The fairytale story is obviously the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford. The […]
Posted on September 3rd, 2021 by scott
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