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Garry Monk faces defining period at Swansea after recent troubles
Matt Gault argues that Garry Monk faces the toughest task of his fledgeling managerial career in the wake of Wilfried Bony’s departure from Swansea City.
Author: Matt Gault
European football columnist, supporter of Manchester United. Admirer of managerial charlatans like Klopp, Bilic and Bielsa.
Otamendi interest shows Manchester United hierarchy are finally thinking straight
Matt Gault looks at why Valencia man Nicolas Otamendi is perfect for Old Trafford.
Paul Pogba has the ability to break the Ronaldo-Messi Ballon d’Or duopoly
After the dust of another predicatable Ballon d’Or settles, Matt Gault argues that Paul Pogba is the finest successor to the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly.
Danske Bank Premiership title race shaping up to be most exciting in years
With four teams still in with a shout of winning the Danske Bank Premiership, Matt Gault looks an exciting title race.
Van Gaal, Mourinho will put football before friendship for Sunday showdown
A look at the history of friendship between Louis Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho as they set to go head-to-head this Sunday in the Premier League.
Home nations dare to dream about Euro 2016 after impressive start
A look at the impressive start made by the home nations as they battle for Euro 2016 qualification.
Serie A Preview: Juventus and Roma headline in early Scudetto battle
Matt Gault previews this weekend’s Serie A action, including a mouthwatering tie between Juventus and Roma.
Nuno Espírito Santo breathes new life into Valencia after period of uncertainty
Matt Gault looks at Valencia’s rise and impressive start to the season under new boss Nuno Espírito Santo
Guardiola faces toughest task yet in bringing the brilliance back to Bayern
Matt Gault looks at the problems facing Pep Guardiola as he attempts to rebuild Bayern Munich’s quest for European dominance.
O’Neill needs a minor miracle to get this Ireland squad to the Euros
Ahead of Ireland’s friendly with Oman, Matt Gault looks at the current state the Ireland team and what is needed to get them to Euro 2016.