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The greatest teams of all time – Barcelona 2008-2012
In the first of his series, Sam Stobbart takes a look at the greatest footballing teams of all time, starting with Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona.
Author: Sam Stobbart
I tend to focus my writing on big picture analysis, looking at iconic players, managers and teams.
I will be predominantly writing about the Premier League and the Champions League, but follow closely all of Europe's top five leagues.
I support Newcastle United, I know ... but it could be worse ... I could support Sunderland.
Premier League season awards – November edition
With the international break providing a pause, Sam Stobbart takes a look at what is already an unpredictable Premier League season.
Sir Alex Ferguson – Revolution at Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson managed Manchester United for 27 years, winning two European Cups, 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and four League Cups – Sam Stobbart takes a look at the history of English football’s most successful manager.
Jose Mourinho – From Bobby Robson’s wingman to Premier League swingman
Jose Mourinho has won a total of 25 trophies in his career, including domestic titles in England, Spain, Italy, and Portugal and two European cups. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his managerial career to date.
Arsène Wenger – Revolution at Arsenal
A virtual unknown before his arrival in England, Arsène Wenger could rightly claim to be the man that revolutionised football in England. Sam Stobbart discusses the Frenchman’s Arsenal career.
Jürgen Klopp’s tactical revolution – from a miracle at Mainz to ending thirty years of hurt at Liverpool
In this series of articles looking at the greatest managers in Premier League history, Sam Stobbart takes a look at Jürgen Klopp’s journey to greatness at Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola – Tactical evolution from Barca B to Manchester City
With unprecedented success and the instigation of a tactical revolution, Pep Guardiola is rightly held up as one of the greatest managers of all time. Sam Stobbart takes a look at his career to date.