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Author: Simon Kelly

Having witnessed my first live match at the Nou Camp, seeing Ronaldinho play in the flesh was the beginning of my love affair with football. I cover Premier League, La Liga and Irish football with a focus on the human element of the game.
The Evolution of Érik Lamela

The Evolution of Érik Lamela

August 28, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly looks at Érik Lamela’s career as the Argentine begins his fresh start in La Liga with Sevilla.

Can newly-promoted clubs stay afloat in this season’s Premier League?

Can newly-promoted clubs stay afloat in this season’s Premier League?

August 12, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly runs his eye over the Premier League new boys who will be battling the odds to avoid relegation straight back to the second tier.

Title-chaser, challenger, relegation scrapper – adaptability is key to Nuno’s success at Spurs

Title-chaser, challenger, relegation scrapper – adaptability is key to Nuno’s success at Spurs

July 3, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly discusses Spurs’ long awaited managerial appointment, that lands on Nuno Espirito Santos after a number of false starts.

Eurostars: Spanish wonderkid Pedri

Eurostars: Spanish wonderkid Pedri

June 10, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly takes a look at Pedri, the Barcelona starlet who is next in the line of great Spanish midfield players.

Eurostars: Swedish sensation Alexander Isak

Eurostars: Swedish sensation Alexander Isak

June 9, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly looks at promising young striker Alexander Isak who has big shoes to fill in the Swedish national team.

Eurostars: Dutch dynamo Ryan Gravenberch

Eurostars: Dutch dynamo Ryan Gravenberch

June 8, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly takes a look at some of the young stars about to light up Euro 2020 this summer, beginning with Dutch wonderkid Ryan Gravenberch.

Trust, patience and financial backing: How Pochettino and Spurs can make it work this time

Trust, patience and financial backing: How Pochettino and Spurs can make it work this time

May 28, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly takes a look at the Mauricio Pochettino situation, who could be about to make a surprising return to Tottenham after a brief dalliance with PSG.

Where do Tottenham Hotspur go from here?

Where do Tottenham Hotspur go from here?

April 29, 2021 by Simon Kelly

In the wake of a managerial departure and a loss in the EFL Cup Final, Simon Kelly discusses what’s next for Tottenham Hotspur.

Will history play its part in this season’s Copa Del Rey final?

Will history play its part in this season’s Copa Del Rey final?

April 16, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Athletic Club haven’t won the Copa Del Ray since 1984 when the game famously ended in a brawl that involved Maradona and Andoni Goikoetxea. On Saturday, they go again in what could be Leo Messi’s last chance at silverware at the Nou Camp.

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

Granada striker Roberto Soldado has a point to prove as United come to town

April 7, 2021 by Simon Kelly

Simon Kelly discusses this week’s Europa League quarter final tie between Roberto Soldado-led Granada and Manchester United.

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