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Philipp Cocu represents the great hope for diminished Dutch football
With Dutch football in the doldrums, Paul Little talks to James Rowe about how Philipp Cocu represents a glimmer of hope.
Author: Paul Little
Freelance football columnist. European Football with the Irish Daily Star. Hold the Back Page podcast regular. Family and Renaissance Man. Dublin born, Wicklow resident.
Conceição effect may give Porto the edge in Portuguese title race
Paul Little talks to Tom Kundert about Sergio Conceição’s impact at Porto, a team flying high at home and in Europe.
RB Leipzig go second despite distracted Keita
Despite the departure of a distracted Naby Keita, RB Leipzig have reasons to be optimistic, writes Paul Little.
Inter Milan’s season takes on a more realistic look
After a torrid festive period Inter Milan may have to temper notions of Serie A glory, though this may be a blessing rather than a curse, writes Paul Little.
Lokomotiv Moscow on track for unlikely Russian Premier League title
Paul Little speaks to two Russian football experts about Lokomotiv Moscow’s surge towards a league title under coach Yuri Semin.
Season of instability will tell us a lot more about Zinedine Zidane
Real Madrid have hit a rocky patch under Zinedine Zidane, and the Frenchman faces an interesting few months following an extended honeymoon period at the Bernabeu.
Serie A gets a title race but Juventus remain the team to beat
Juventus sit third in Serie A as the sides around them improve, but Paul Little believes that the Old Lady’s title winning experience counts for a lot.
Borussia Dortmund 4-4 Schalke 04 – A tale of two managers
Paul Little reflects on a Bundesliga classic as Schalke 04 game from four goals down at half time to snatch a point against Borussia Dortmund.
Passive Atletico Madrid need to regain their ferocity
Paul Little believes that Atletico Madrid need to get back to their old ways if they are to compete once again at the highest level.
Marcelino at the centre of Valencia’s revival
After recent seasons of chaos and uncertainty, Valencia, under the leadership of new manager Marcelino, are flying high in La liga, as Paul Little explains.