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The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate
Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.
Category: World Football
The Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch
With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.
Five signings for Manuel Pellegrini’s West Ham United
With a £75 million archest at his disposal, Manuel Pellegrini will have to buy smart to improve West Ham United’s fortunes. George Hartley picked out five potential signings.
PSG’s ugly sister – Promotion dream for Paris FC
George Hartley details the mixed fortunes and promotion prospects of Ligue 2’s Paris FC who are aiming to mix it with their more illustrious city rivals in the near future.
Replacing Robben and Ribery – three non-Bundesliga youngsters who could be ideal
With two Bayern Munich legends in the twilight of their careers, George Hartley picks out a few up and coming youngsters who could be their successors.
The funniest off-the-pitch football injuries
It’s not just on the pitch that football players pick up injuries; here’s a look a some of the off field disasters that have led to missed game time.
So near, yet so far – The five greatest ‘nearly’ teams of all time
In football success can elude a team by a matter of inches. Felix Tasker runs down the top five greatest ‘nearly teams’ of all time.
Can Valencia challenge Real Madrid for La Liga’s second place?
George Hartley assesses Valencia’s chances of causing a surprise in La Liga by splitting the traditional top two come season’s end.
Goal frenzy – Manchester City are finding their lethal touch
Kyle Degab discusses Manchester City’s improvements under Pep Guardiola as they remain unbeaten so far this season.
Are expectations too high for football’s youngsters?
Jonathan Roberts believes that comparisons between young emerging football players and stars of the past is creating unnecessary pressure and expectations.