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Bielsa and Bilbao – Second season syndrome?

March 11th, 2013 by Ben McAleer

Ben McAleer looks at the difficult time currently being endured by Atheltic Bilbao following their successful 2011/12 campaign.

Pep’s decision leaves Premier League fans disappointment

January 21st, 2013 by Ben McAleer

Ben McAleer is disappointed that Pep Guardiola won’t be gracing England with his presence any time soon.

Big Summer For: Barcelona

June 7th, 2012 by Ben McAleer

Here is Ben McAleer with the next issue in the Big Summer For series – Barcelona.

Big Summer For: Athletic Bilbao

June 4th, 2012 by Ben McAleer

Today Ben McAleer continues the Big Summer For column with a look at Europa League and Spanish Cup runners-up Athletic Bilbao.

Big Summer For: Bayern Munich

June 2nd, 2012 by Ben McAleer

Today in the Big Summer For series, Ben McAleer looks at Champions League runners-up Bayern Munich who – despite their great run in Europe – have some ground to make up in the Bundesliga.

Big Summer For: Napoli

May 31st, 2012 by Ben McAleer

Ben McAleer returns with another installment of this summer’s column looking at clubs that are in need of a major summer.

Big Summer For: Tottenham Hotspur

May 29th, 2012 by Ben McAleer

In a new series this off-season, Ben McAleer discusses some of the clubs that are in need of a big summer to progress next season. Starting with Tottenham, who had Champions League football ripped from their clutches despite a top four finish.