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The slow death of Gateshead FC
As Newcastle United’s ownership woes dominate headlines, their unsung neighbours Gateshead FC are in an equally if not more dire position.
Category: Opinion
Three reasons why Spurs should push for an Eriksen swap deal for Coutinho
Could a summer swap involving Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Eriksen and Philippe Coutinho of Barcelona be a great deal for all parties?
Piatek’s prowess gives AC Milan fresh impetus
Paul Little looks at the huge impact being made by Polish striker Krzysztof Piatek following his recent move to Serie A and AC Milan.
The curse of Italians abroad
Andrew Delaney discusses the fortunes of some of the Italian players who have ventured abroad and struggled to find their feet in different environments,
Bayern Munich still have the players and experience to hurt Liverpool
Many believe that Liverpool will overcome Bayern Munich to reach the last eight of the Champions League but Paul Little isn’t convinced.
Potential big players in the Premier League title race
There will likely be more twists and turns in the race between Liverpool and Manchester City for the Premier League title.
Business end of the Champions League will define Tuchel’s first season at PSG
Paul Little speaks to French football expert about an important Champions League tie for first-year PSG boss Thomas Tuchel.
Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out
Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.
The disappearance of the Midfield General in today’s game
Philip Flanagan discusses midfield evolution and a gradual shift from heavyweight clashes to more nuanced battles.
Maurizio Sarri is playing with fire at Chelsea, can he handle it?
The most surprising thing to occur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening wasn’t Arsenal’s victory against a fellow team vying for fourth place. No, instead the most surprising thing that occurred at the Emirates didn’t even happen on the pitch, instead it happened at Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri’s press conference after his side were […]