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Category: European Football

A new golden generation - picking an England squad for the European Championships

A new golden generation – picking an England squad for the European Championships

April 20, 2021 by James Pendleton

With expectations high for England’s new ‘Golden Generation’, James Pendelton talks us though who he’d bring to this summer’s European Championships.

Hollywood Jose and the cult of the Special One

Hollywood Jose and the cult of the Special One

April 19, 2021 by John McMahon

How hubris and nostalgia ruined the world’s most famous football manager.

Plenty to play for as the Swiss Super League draws to a conclusion

Plenty to play for as the Swiss Super League draws to a conclusion

April 19, 2021 by Patrick Gunn

Patrick Gunn runs the rule over the Swiss Super League, which has a whole lot to play for with eight games left.

Controversy, consistency and cult status - how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

Controversy, consistency and cult status – how Karim Benzema has lasted as Real Madrid striker for 12 years

April 8, 2021 by John McMahon

And why the four-time Champions League winner may have one last dance with Los Blancos.

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

April 7, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly discusses this week’s Europa League quarter final tie between Roberto Soldado-led Granada and Manchester United.

Time is ticking for Naby Keita and his Liverpool future

Time is ticking for Naby Keita and his Liverpool future

April 7, 2021 by Sean Leahy

After getting subbed off before half-time in their first leg encounter with Real Madrid, Naby Keita’ long-term future is uncertain at Liverpool.

¡Hay Liga! - Barcelona on Atlético's heels as La Liga race hots up

¡Hay Liga! – Barcelona on Atlético’s heels as La Liga race hots up

April 3, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a closer look at a potentially thrilling La Liga run in, with Barcelona looking to chase down leaders Atlético Madrid

Will Tuchel’s success sound the death knell for Premier League’s homegrown manager fad?

Will Tuchel’s success sound the death knell for Premier League’s homegrown manager fad?

April 1, 2021 by Jack Walton

Jack Walton discusses Thomas Tuchel’s start at Chelsea and the wider impact his performance could have on future appointments.

The Russian soccer player who became a Maltese Champion - in rugby

The Russian soccer player who became a Maltese Champion – in rugby

March 30, 2021 by Alan Moore

After Russia’s recent World Cup qualifier in Malta, Alan Moore takes a look at a rather more curious case of Russian footballing endeavour on the island.

The Renaissance of Atletico Madrid

The Renaissance of Atletico Madrid

March 25, 2021 by Jack Farrelly

Jack Farrelly takes an in depth look at the tactics employed by Diego Simeone this season at La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

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