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The modern day “sweeper-keeper”

January 5th, 2015 by Alex Wood

Alex Wood discusses the evolution of the position between the posts and the new age “sweeper-keeper”.

Who’s making German football look bad?

October 23rd, 2014 by Scott Schroder

Not everything is rosy in the German game, and Scott Schroder names and shames some of the nation’s offenders.

Home nations dare to dream about Euro 2016 after impressive start

October 16th, 2014 by Matt Gault

A look at the impressive start made by the home nations as they battle for Euro 2016 qualification.

Ireland v Germany and the gathering storm of World War II

October 12th, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell rewinds to the last century and looks at one of the most historically important games between Ireland and Germany.

O’Neill needs a minor miracle to get this Ireland squad to the Euros

September 3rd, 2014 by Matt Gault

Ahead of Ireland’s friendly with Oman, Matt Gault looks at the current state the Ireland team and what is needed to get them to Euro 2016.

Women’s World Cup – the European qualification story

August 19th, 2014 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter assess the developments in Europe since the Women’s World Cup qualification journey began back in September.

What is wrong with Mesut Özil?

July 5th, 2014 by Nathaniel Shaughnessy

Three reasons why Özil has been unable to maintain his high standards in the last twelve months.

World Cup Legends: Germany and Günter Netzer

June 30th, 2014 by Alan Robins

There are players that are respected for their skill, commitment and hard work. There are players that are loved for their talent, artistry and skill. Then there is Günter Netzer. There is a sense that the cultural change of late sixties early seventies produced some of the greatest flair players football has seen. The freedom to […]