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Author: Evan Coughlan

I bloody love football
Maurizio Sarri is playing with fire at Chelsea, can he handle it?

Maurizio Sarri is playing with fire at Chelsea, can he handle it?

January 24, 2019 by Evan Coughlan

The most surprising thing to occur at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening wasn’t Arsenal’s victory against a fellow team vying for fourth place. No, instead the most surprising thing that occurred at the Emirates didn’t even happen on the pitch, instead it happened at Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri’s press conference after his side were […]

Greed, mismanagement and the demise of Blackpool Football Club

Greed, mismanagement and the demise of Blackpool Football Club

January 8, 2019 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan takes a look at the recent history of Blackpool FC and the club’s calamitous ownership under the Oyster family.

Brexit, football and The Three vs The Six

Brexit, football and The Three vs The Six

November 20, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

With Brexit dominating the headlines, Evan Coughlan looks back at a unique European-based international friendly.

Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal and contracts

Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal and contracts

November 7, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan discusses Aaron Ramsey’s future and Arsenal’s contract problems after the Welshman was told that he wouldn’t be offered a new deal at the club.

Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson – Breaking with tradition  

Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson – Breaking with tradition  

November 3, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan takes a look at the early careers of Jadon Sancho and Reiss Nelson, both of whom have broken with the traditional route for English talent development

Triumph and tragedy - The remarkable career of Charles Livingstone Mbabazi

Triumph and tragedy – The remarkable career of Charles Livingstone Mbabazi

October 25, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

With a life bathed in both footballing glory and tragedy, Evan Coughlan looks back at the career of St. Patrick’s Athletic player Charles Livingstone Mbabazi

50 years on - Waterford FC v Manchester United in the European Cup

50 years on – Waterford FC v Manchester United in the European Cup

October 10, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan takes us back half a century to look at Manchester United’s visit to Waterford the same year as their 1968 European Cup triumph.

The extraordinary career and tragic death of Jimmy Hasty

The extraordinary career and tragic death of Jimmy Hasty

October 3, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan looks back at the extraordinary career and life of League of Ireland legend Jimmy Hasty.

Liverpool’s Champions League odyssey under Rafa Benitez

Liverpool’s Champions League odyssey under Rafa Benitez

September 18, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League tie with Paris Saint-Germain, Evan Coughlan looks back at the European glory years under Rafa Benitez

Football and the LGBTQ community  – Some done, a lot more to do

Football and the LGBTQ community – Some done, a lot more to do

September 13, 2018 by Evan Coughlan

Evan Coughlan takes a look at the upcoming ‘Rainbow laces’ campaign and football’s lack of support for the LGBT community

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