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Thierry Henry at Monaco – a series of disasters that was finally put to an end
After 20 games in charge, Thierry Henry has been sacked as manager of Monaco, Felix Tasker picks over the bones of a failed experiment.
Author: Felix Tasker
Freelance football journalist - @boxtoboxfootbal and @bpfootball
Cardiff City – Doomed before a ball had been kicked
Felix Tasker discusses Cardiff City’s latest foray into the top flight of English football as the Bluebirds sit second bottom after their first six games.
World Cup punditry watch – Assessing the shortcomings of Patrice Evra
With accusations of sexism from some quarters on social media, Felix Tasker looks at the shortcomings of Patrice Evra’s World Cup punditry.
The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate
Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.
Riyad Mahrez – Patiently waiting for the move he deserves
Felix Tasker discusses the future of Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez who continues to excel in the Premier League.
Swansea City – Sleepwalking their way into the Championship
Felix Tasker takes a closer look at Premier League bottom side Swansea City who are on now on the lookout for a new manager having sacked Paul Clement.
So near, yet so far – The five greatest ‘nearly’ teams of all time
In football success can elude a team by a matter of inches. Felix Tasker runs down the top five greatest ‘nearly teams’ of all time.
Being Liverpool – Four years on from 2013-14
Four years on from the most competitive season in recent memory, Felix Tasker assesses the Liverpool team that came so close and the current crop chasing Premier League glory.
Faded Orange – The decline of a footballing superpower
Once the mainstays of the international elite, The Netherlands are slumping towards missing out on a second international competition in a row. Felix Tasker discusses the issues currently blighting Dutch football.