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Philippe Coutinho and Isco – Failing to impress and frozen out
Richard Pike compares the situations of Philippe Coutinho and Isco, two playmakers who are battling for first team football at their respective clubs.
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
The best ‘off the beaten track’ challenges on Football Manager 2019
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
Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’