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Author: Gareth Bland

From Derbyshire in the English Peak District, Gareth has also written for These Football Times and Cricket Web.
Erik ten Hag, the return of Manchester United, and the Ferguson and Busby successions

Erik ten Hag, the return of Manchester United, and the Ferguson and Busby successions

February 26, 2023 by Gareth Bland

As Manchester United continue their revival under Erik ten Hag, Gareth Bland looks at the evolution of the top job at Old Trafford.

Gareth Southgate's England - A historical perspective

Gareth Southgate’s England – A historical perspective

January 11, 2023 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland discusses Gareth Southgate’s tenure as England manager and the progress made, albeit without securing a major trophy.

Germany's failure in Qatar means historic lean streak for national team

Germany’s failure in Qatar means historic lean streak for national team

January 8, 2023 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland reflects on a disastrous 2022 World Cup for Germany, the latest under performance at a major tournament.

PSV Eindhoven and the forgotten treble of 1988

PSV Eindhoven and the forgotten treble of 1988

November 27, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland recalls PSV Eindhoven’s historic treble winning side of 1988

A land that time forgot - Steaua Bucharest and the 1986 European Cup

A land that time forgot – Steaua Bucharest and the 1986 European Cup

July 13, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland recalls the successes of Steaua Bucharest and a time when Eastern European teams made their mark on continental competition.

Pep's flawed plan unable to break semi-final jinx

Pep’s flawed plan unable to break semi-final jinx

May 14, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland offers his thoughts on Pep Guardiola as Bayern Munich again bow out of the Champions League at the semi final stage.

Can Juventus avenge their dire Champions League final record?

Can Juventus avenge their dire Champions League final record?

April 27, 2015 by Gareth Bland

With Real Madrid standing between Juventus and another Champions League final, Gareth Bland looks the Turin club’s chequered history in Europe.

Italy at Argentina '78 - Bearzot leads the renaissance

Italy at Argentina ’78 – Bearzot leads the renaissance

April 3, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland revisits Italy’s 1978 World cup campaign and the revolutionary work of coach Enzo Bearzot.

All the Kaiser's Men: West Germany at Mexico '86 - Part 2

All the Kaiser’s Men: West Germany at Mexico ’86 – Part 2

February 27, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland continues his look back at the 1986 Mexico World Cup where West Germany were one of the standout performers.

All the Kaiser's Men: West Germany at Mexico '86 - Part 1

All the Kaiser’s Men: West Germany at Mexico ’86 – Part 1

February 26, 2015 by Gareth Bland

Gareth Bland goes back almost 30 years for an in depth look at West Germany and their performance at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.

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