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Author: Ellis King

Love football anywhere in the world, always watching, playing or writing about it. Partial to a bit of La Liga and South American football. Arsenal fan. Sorry.
Euro 2016: A minnow's tale?

Euro 2016: A minnow’s tale?

September 18, 2015 by Ellis King

As we approach the home stretch of Euro 2016 qualification, the competition looks as open as ever, with the potential for an unexpected winner, writes Ellis King

Permit problems - the UK law harming club captures, foreign futures and national hopes

Permit problems – the UK law harming club captures, foreign futures and national hopes

July 28, 2015 by Ellis King

Work permit problems have been frustrating Premier League clubs since its formation in 1992, Ellis King assesses the repercussions and potential solutions.

Hope and faith - the anatomy of Peru's transformation

Hope and faith – the anatomy of Peru’s transformation

July 1, 2015 by Ellis King

Ellis King explores how Peru have turned their fortunes around under the recently-appointed Ricardo Gareca.

Trading places - the growing number of Brits venturing to Belgium for success

Trading places – the growing number of Brits venturing to Belgium for success

June 21, 2015 by Ellis King

Recent years have seen a rise in Brits venturing to Belgium to progress their footballing careers, Ellis King assesses what Belgian football has to offer.

Brazil have grown stronger thanks to World Cup humiliation

Brazil have grown stronger thanks to World Cup humiliation

June 13, 2015 by Ellis King

The change in leadership of the Brazilian national team led to a large scale overhaul of the squad, Ellis King assesses what has changed in the Brazil camp.

The 12 danger men at Copa America 2015

The 12 danger men at Copa America 2015

June 10, 2015 by Ellis King

With Copa America 2015 under a week away Ellis King identifies the most influential attacker each nation has to offer.

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