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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
Category: Analysis
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.
Maguire could be an unexpected and excellent signing for Manchester City
Despite continuing to break records, Manchester City are not without weaknesses, and Harry Maguire may be the player to solve them, writes Gian Chansrichawla.
World Cup 2018 countdown – Another foul please
With the 2018 World Cup less than six months away, Alan Moore discusses final preparations, policing and fake news.
Key tasks for Celtic ahead of Champions League clash with Anderlecht
Ahead of their Champions League clash with Anderlecht, Celtic have a few key things to remember, writes Paige Beresford
What next for the World Cup failures?
Andrew Delaney looks at some of the big hitters who underperformed in qualifying and will now miss next summer’s World Cup in Russia.
Why Julian Nagelsmann must resist Bayern Munich temptation
Gian Chansrichawla looks at up and coming coach Julian Nagelsmann who is being touted as a potential manager of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.