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Encouraging signs for Everton as they emerge from Big Sam’s shadow
Evan Coughlan believes that Everton have made moves in the right direction following a disastrous spell under Sam Allardyce last season.
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For Allardyce’s Blue and Reds, the problems remain black and white
Sam Allardyce was chosen as the man to turn around Crystal Palace’s disastrous form, but the same defensive frailties exist, writes Kaustubh Pandey.
The Payet and Bilić Fantasy Football Show
Alan Moore casts his eye over the transfer tug-of-war between Wes Ham and Dimitri Payet and comes to some cynical conclusions.
Radio MLS podcast: Talking England and New England
The Radio MLS podcast looks at two Englands – one at the centre of a managerial controversy and the other trying to get above the red line in MLS.
I’m done with England – and Big Sam can’t change that
England’s dramatic late win over Slovakia gave Sam Allardyce his first win in charge but they are still too dull for Thomas Wyer.
West Ham gambling big on Bilić
With Sam Allardyce deemed not in line with the club’s vision, are West Ham about to gamble on Slaven Bilić, asks Kieran Burke.
Stick or twist? West Ham’s dangerous managerial decision
With the manager’s future at West Ham in doubt, the club face deeper questions than simply who will replace Sam Allardyce, writes Charles Pulling.
The tactics behind West Ham’s recent success
West Ham’s rich vein of form comes from a switch and style of play. Ayo Anibaba breaks down the player’s roles and how their role helps the whole team tick.
Anelka’s legacy sealed
Ciaran Kelly on the Frenchman whose career in England appears to be over.
Big Sam’s stay of execution
Paul Little on culture clashes and results at Upton Park this season.