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Author: Felix Tasker

Freelance football journalist - @boxtoboxfootbal and @bpfootball
The European Super League - how top tier club football could shape up

The European Super League – how top tier club football could shape up

October 26, 2020 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker takes out the crystal ball and looks at what the could happen to European football with the establishment of a Super League.

Thierry Henry at Monaco - a series of disasters that was finally put to an end

Thierry Henry at Monaco – a series of disasters that was finally put to an end

February 2, 2019 by Felix Tasker

After 20 games in charge, Thierry Henry has been sacked as manager of Monaco, Felix Tasker picks over the bones of a failed experiment.

Cardiff City - Doomed before a ball had been kicked

Cardiff City – Doomed before a ball had been kicked

September 28, 2018 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker discusses Cardiff City’s latest foray into the top flight of English football as the Bluebirds sit second bottom after their first six games.

World Cup punditry watch - Assessing the shortcomings of Patrice Evra

World Cup punditry watch – Assessing the shortcomings of Patrice Evra

June 20, 2018 by Felix Tasker

With accusations of sexism from some quarters on social media, Felix Tasker looks at the shortcomings of Patrice Evra’s World Cup punditry.

The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate

The unquantifiable issue facing England and Gareth Southgate

June 9, 2018 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker looks at the mental aspects of the England nation team’s tournament failures and the task facing Gareth Southgate.

Riyad Mahrez - Patiently waiting for the move he deserves

Riyad Mahrez – Patiently waiting for the move he deserves

January 11, 2018 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker discusses the future of Leicester City playmaker Riyad Mahrez who continues to excel in the Premier League.

Swansea City - Sleepwalking their way into the Championship

Swansea City – Sleepwalking their way into the Championship

December 21, 2017 by Felix Tasker

Felix Tasker takes a closer look at Premier League bottom side Swansea City who are on now on the lookout for a new manager having sacked Paul Clement.

So near, yet so far - The five greatest ‘nearly’ teams of all time

So near, yet so far – The five greatest ‘nearly’ teams of all time

December 7, 2017 by Felix Tasker

In football success can elude a team by a matter of inches. Felix Tasker runs down the top five greatest ‘nearly teams’ of all time.

Being Liverpool - Four years on from 2013-14

Being Liverpool – Four years on from 2013-14

November 30, 2017 by Felix Tasker

Four years on from the most competitive season in recent memory, Felix Tasker assesses the Liverpool team that came so close and the current crop chasing Premier League glory.

Faded Orange - The decline of a footballing superpower

Faded Orange – The decline of a footballing superpower

September 25, 2017 by Felix Tasker

Once the mainstays of the international elite, The Netherlands are slumping towards missing out on a second international competition in a row. Felix Tasker discusses the issues currently blighting Dutch football.

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