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Simeone’s destruction of Tiki Taka almost complete
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone continues to challenge the status quo in La Liga with his brand of no nonsense football.
Author: Cormac O'Shea
Journalism student at DCU, Liverpool fan, author of sports blog "Read The Game" and football enthusiast.
Career renaissance for Fernando Torres
Cormac O’Shea discusses the form of Fernando Torres who is enjoying a real purple patch for Atletico Madrid both domestically and in Europe.
Liverpool’s character finally yielding tangible results under Klopp
It was a word synonymous with the Brendan Rodgers tenure, “my team have shown great character” was a phrase blurted out at almost every press conference, post match interview or anytime the now unemployed manager met with the media. For all his use of the word and emphasis on its importance, Rodgers’ Liverpool didn’t show […]
Seani Maguire intent on proving himself at Cork City
Cormac O’Shea speaks to young Cork City striker Sean Maguire about his return to the Airtricity League and his plans for the future.
Lyon – The forgotten team of European football
Cormac O’Shea looks at Lyon who have fallen somewhat by the wayside in European teams over the past few years.
Barcelona trio’s selflessness differentiates them from the rest
Cormac O’Shea focuses on the front three of Barcelona who have developed a close relationship both on and off the field.
Leicester City and Vardy are much like Montpellier and Giroud
Cormac O’Shea draws comparisons between Leicester City’s rise up the Premier League table and that of Montpellier in Ligue a few years ago.
Austin represents value on offer in January window
Cormac O’Shea believes that Southampton have gotten themselves a January bargain in the form of Charlie Austin.
Why is David Alaba so special?
Cormac O’Shea discusses Austrian star David Alaba who continues to go from strength to strength at reigning Bundesliga title holders Bayern Munich.
Leicester City’s false position in the Premier League
Cormac O’Shea believes that it is only a matter of time before Leicester City’s bubble bursts after a great start to the season.