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Football, lies, damned lies and statistics
With scientific advancements in football analysis, Aidan Boland looks at what role statistics truly play in understanding the action on and off the pitch
Category: Analysis
Assessing the FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia
Six months on from the action on the pitch, Alan Moore casts his eye on FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia
What kind of player can Hibernian expect to find in the returning Ryan Gauld?
Touted as the next big thing in Scottish football when he joined Sporting Club de Portugal, Ryan Gauld is now trying to find his feet again at Hibernian.
Analysing German football post 2018…Löw and behold
Bikash Mohapatra discusses a challenging year for the German national side and plans to bounce back under manager Joachim Löw.
The power shift in Turkish football
Andrew Delaney takes us to Turkey where the traditional powerhouses are being given a run for their money in the title race.
FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition
Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’
Manchester United and the underappreciated Fellaini role
As Manchester United struggle to keep chase with the leaders in the Premier League, Aidan Boland defends one of the club’s much maligned figures.
Richarlison – Everton’s kite flyer
This summer, Everton splashed out close to £50 million for young Brazilian forward Richarlison and they may now have a real gem on their hands.
The financial cracks in the foundations of German football
Aidan Boland discusses the challenges facing Germany’s top teams as they struggle to compete financially with Europe’s elite.
Make, break or Burnley? A Premier League table preview
A Premier League preview looking at how the season will play out – the race for silverware, the battle for survival, and the teams desperate to be more like Burnley.