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Below expectations – three struggling sides across Europe
George Cannon discusses three teams from top European Leagues who have gotten off to poor starts this season.
Tag: Besiktas
Journey to the centre of the UEFA Europa League – Matchday Two
Jonathan O’Shea previews the upcoming action in Matchday Two’s round of UEFA Europa League fixtures.
The power shift in Turkish football
Andrew Delaney takes us to Turkey where the traditional powerhouses are being given a run for their money in the title race.
Russian football’s European performances suggest a new commitment to fitness foundations
After years of neglect, European performances suggest that Russian football is finally committed to fitness, writes Alan Moore.
Why Slaven Bilić will fail to succeed at West Ham
An explanation of why Slaven Bilić is unable to succeed at West Ham, based on his past record coupled with the unreasonable standards expected of him.
Turkey has stalled – but there’s a potential heavyweight on the edge of Europe
Thomas Wyer looks at the state of play in Turkey and explains some of the challenges that must be overcome for clubs to thrive.
West Ham-mered, buyer beware!
Alan Moore puts some perspective on West Ham United’s decision to appoint Slaven Bilic as their new manager.
Champions League play-offs: five things we learned from the first legs
Matt Gault picks out some of the talking points from the first legs of the Champions League play-offs.
Arsenal will face tough test in Turkey against Bilic’s Besiktas
Matt Gault discusses the draw for the Champions League qualifiers which has pitted Arsenal against Besiktas.
Portuguese trinity levels stormy Istanbul derby
Jonathan O’ Shea writes about the Turkish Super Lig derby between Fenerbache and Besiktas, a ferocious affair both on and off the pitch.