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Author: Kevin Coleman

Founder and co-editor of Back Page Football and current host of our 'Three At The Back' weekly podcast.
On the 30th anniversary of the Premier League, Chelsea and Spurs serve up some Super Sunday nostalgia

On the 30th anniversary of the Premier League, Chelsea and Spurs serve up some Super Sunday nostalgia

August 15, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

Chelsea and Spurs came to blows in the London heat on Sunday afternoon in images like something you’d see out of early 2000s Premiership Gold.

Matt Doherty's chance to pick up where he left off for Conte's Spurs

Matt Doherty’s chance to pick up where he left off for Conte’s Spurs

July 29, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

Following his return from injury, Matt Doherty looks set to reclaim his role at Spurs where he’ll hopefully pick up where he left off as one of Antonio Conte’s favoured students.

The patience meter is running low ahead of a huge season for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta

The patience meter is running low ahead of a huge season for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta

July 26, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

It’s a huge season ahead for Arsenal, as Kevin Coleman discusses why progress is more important than patience after another summer of big investment.

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2022 Edition

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2022 Edition

June 20, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

After a mental few weeks in the new Nations League campaign, the forecast on the Ireland team is changing rapidly.

With Ireland, it really is the hope that kills you

With Ireland, it really is the hope that kills you

June 10, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

A winless June so far has us simply hoping for the best going into the final two fixtures before the summer.

Everton are in a spiral of dysfunction that is showing no signs of stopping

Everton are in a spiral of dysfunction that is showing no signs of stopping

January 28, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

As Everton’s next manager search rumbles on, turning to the likes of Vitor Pereira shows an element of dysfunction they need to move away from.

Diogo Jota: Michael Edwards’ last hurrah in attacking genius

Diogo Jota: Michael Edwards’ last hurrah in attacking genius

January 21, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

Diogo Jota follows a line of Michael Edwards transfers that have exceeded all expectations.

Greenshoots: 10 players who could make their Ireland debuts in 2022

Greenshoots: 10 players who could make their Ireland debuts in 2022

January 17, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

After a raft of debutantes in the last 18 months, the conveyor belt of Irish talent is showing no signs of stopping.

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Winter 2021 Edition

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Winter 2021 Edition

November 15, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

With another group of international breaks down, here’s the latest edition of the Irish Player Power Rankings – winter 2021 edition.

Five takeaways as Ireland continue improvement against Portugal

Five takeaways as Ireland continue improvement against Portugal

November 12, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

Another clean sheet, Shane Duffy’s swagger and indefatigable Ogbene. Here are some of the takeaways from Ireland’s nil-all draw in Dublin.

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