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Odsonne Edouard must be Celtic’s key talisman this season
It will be crucial for Brendan Rodgers to find a go-to goalscorer at Celtic Park, as Rangers will look to make a big title charge this upcoming season, writes Cameron O’Mara.
Category: Analysis
Arrogance at the heart of Germany’s World Cup failure
As Germany return home early from the World Cup, Rob Jones examines the arrogance at the heart of the reigning champion’s failure.
Sampaoli saga highlights contrasting approaches to international management
Ahead of today’s World Cup last 16 clash with France, Gian Chansrichawla looks at how Argentina’s Jorge Sampaoli matches up to his opposite number.
Evaluating foreign player restrictions in Asian football
Gian Chansrichawla looks at the consequences of foreign player restrictions on Asian football leagues.
In defence of Video Assisted Refereeing
Much maligned as another step on the ‘ruining’ of football, Gian Chansrichawla believes that football fans should embrace Video Assisted Refereeing.
The football graveyard awakens – Russia’s second tier rising
Alan Moore takes us into the second level of Russian football where clubs are making great strides to push for a crack at the big time
Media management in Russia – or the Wild East
Alan Moore returns with another column on Russian football, and this time he turns his attention to media management as the domestic season reaches its conclusion.
Manager uncertainty at Stamford Bridge cultivates a fresh list of candidates
With most expecting Antonio Conte to depart Stamford Bridge sooner rather than later, Gian Chansrichawla looks at the potential candidates for Chelsea manager.
Are Bandovic’s Buriram United the best Thai league side ever?
Currently dominating their domestic league, Thailand’s Buriram United are also making waves in continental competition, writes Gian Chansrichawla.
FC Koln – Another Bundesliga club to fall from grace
Andrew Delaney looks at the struggles of FC Koln who are currently bottom of the Bundesliga, facing a monumental task to stay in the German top flight.