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Author: Richard Pike

Wigan Athletic season ticket holder, avid lover of the English Football League, other European football and taking in football matches on long weekend breaks in European cities
Philippe Coutinho and Isco - Failing to impress and frozen out

Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out

February 9, 2019 by Richard Pike

Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.

The best 'off the beaten track' challenges on Football Manager 2019

The best ‘off the beaten track’ challenges on Football Manager 2019

December 12, 2018 by Richard Pike

With the festive season fast approaching, Richard Pike brings us 15 of the best ‘off the beaten track’ challenges to try on Football Manager 2019.

FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition

FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition

November 15, 2018 by Richard Pike

Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’

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