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Author: Paul Blake

Paul Blake is a football writer for backpagefootball.com, thefinalwhistle.uk and @BPfootball. He is also Principal Tutor for https://footballcollege.thinkific.com and you can find him tweeting there on @studyfootball3
AC Milan lay the deadly spectre of Bentegodi to rest in Verona

AC Milan lay the deadly spectre of Bentegodi to rest in Verona

May 9, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses AC Milan’s return to the summit of Serie A, laying to rest some bad memories in the processes.

Austria appoint overrated Rangnick

Austria appoint overrated Rangnick

May 1, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake looks at the latest team to take a punt on German coach Ralf Rangnick.

Toffees in unfamiliar battle to avoid 'the drop'

Toffees in unfamiliar battle to avoid ‘the drop’

April 28, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Everton’s precarious position towards the bottom of the Premier League and the battle to survive relegation.

The final week of EFL League One action promises plenty of excitement and drama

The final week of EFL League One action promises plenty of excitement and drama

April 26, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake sets the scene for the a big week of action in League One with a number of teams having plenty to play for.

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

April 21, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and his hopes for a strong showing from the South Americans in Qatar later this year.

Arsenal Women and Chelsea Women in epic battle for supremacy

Arsenal Women and Chelsea Women in epic battle for supremacy

April 7, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake takes a look at the Women’s Super League where two title chasing sides are separated by just a single point.

Shakhtar in a state of scattered statis

Shakhtar in a state of scattered statis

April 2, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses football and politics in Ukraine as uncertainty remains about the future of the game following Russia’s invasion.

Pochettino becomes the clear favourite for the Manchester United job, while Hasenhuttl speculation cools

Pochettino becomes the clear favourite for the Manchester United job, while Hasenhuttl speculation cools

March 18, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake looks at the candidates for the managerial role at Manchester United, with Ralf Rangnick’s tenure edging closure to its conclusion.

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