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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016

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A Tsar is reborn – Mutko returns to power in Russia

September 27th, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore reports on the news that Vitali Mutko remains at the helm of Russian football following last week’s election.

Only perfection will do for Ireland in October

September 22nd, 2016 by Feargal Brennan

Ireland face another arduous World Cup qualifying campaign, but with shifted expectations, they should start playing and winning like favourites, writes Feargal Brennan.

Who are Las Palmas and how did they get into La Liga’s elite? Part 2

September 21st, 2016 by Abel Meszaros

The Canary Island minnows have exploded onto La Liga’s map, thanks to a brilliant second half of 15/16 and a hot start to 16/17. Just who are these guys?

Who are Las Palmas and how did they get into La Liga’s elite? Part 1

September 20th, 2016 by Abel Meszaros

After two games a certain team was leading La Liga ahead of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid…No, it’s not Atletico Madrid or Sevilla, It’s Las Palmas.

I’m done with England – and Big Sam can’t change that

September 13th, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

England’s dramatic late win over Slovakia gave Sam Allardyce his first win in charge but they are still too dull for Thomas Wyer.

The Premier League doesn’t need to limit spending – money isn’t ruining football

September 8th, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

An all too common argument is that money is ruining English football but this simply isn’t true, writes Thomas Wyer.

‘La Undecima’ could spell trouble ahead for Real Madrid

August 19th, 2016 by John Kent

Despite unprecedented Continental success last season, the future could be far from plain sailing for Real Madrid, writes John Kent.

Square eyes – Why television’s football punditry needs invigoration

August 5th, 2016 by Ross Findlay

Television’s reliance on former players as pundits is stifling debate and new ideas, Ross Findlay explains how fresh eyes are needed.

Why always me? What comes next for the mercurial Balotelli?

July 29th, 2016 by Back Page Football

There can be no denying the talents of Mario Balotelli, but the Italian’s future is very much up in the air as remains on the outer at Liverpool.

Fresh ideas needed to save stagnant Seattle Sounders

July 26th, 2016 by Sean Maslin

With the Seattle Sounders struggling to find both goals and points, can anything revitalise the fortunes of one of the giants of MLS, asks Sean Maslin.