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Author: Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon is a football writer with a number of coaching badges who is lucky enough to cover the greatest and most debated sport in the world for Backpage Football. He specializes in the English Premier League, Champions League, European and International football. His work has been featured on Fox Sports, CBSSports, the Daily Mirror Football Online, the LA Times Online, Tiger Beer Football, Bleacher Report and the International Business Times.
As it happened - Spain 2-0 France

As it happened – Spain 2-0 France

June 23, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon mans the MBM hotseat with France v Spain.

Euro 2012: Spain lead Ireland on a merry Gdansk and win 4-0

Euro 2012: Spain lead Ireland on a merry Gdansk and win 4-0

June 15, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks back at a miserable night for Irish football.

Euro 2012: How Ireland can beat Spain...

Euro 2012: How Ireland can beat Spain…

June 13, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon shares some thoughts on how Ireland can pull off the impossible in Gdansk on Thursday.

Five Reasons Why Brendan Rodgers Will be a Success at LFC

Five Reasons Why Brendan Rodgers Will be a Success at LFC

June 1, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Today Liverpool confirmed the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as its 21st manager, and Willie Gannon has five reasons why the Northern Irishman will be a success.

Champions League Final 2012: Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Preview

Champions League Final 2012: Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Preview

May 18, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon has a detailed look ahead to the Champions League Final.

10 things we learned from the Premier League as Manchester City won the title

10 things we learned from the Premier League as Manchester City won the title

May 16, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at ten key points from the last day of Premier League action.

Alex McLeish sacked: Did Liverpool's interest in Roberto Martinez force Lerner's hand?

Alex McLeish sacked: Did Liverpool’s interest in Roberto Martinez force Lerner’s hand?

May 15, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at Aston Villa’s decision to sack Alex McLeish after a dismal season.

It's Official: Manchester City are United and have Overtaken Red Devils

It’s Official: Manchester City are United and have Overtaken Red Devils

May 2, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon firmly believes that the balance of power has shifted in Manchester.

7 reasons for Tottenham Hotspur's recent poor form

7 reasons for Tottenham Hotspur’s recent poor form

April 28, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Spurs have endured a wretched run of form lately and Willie Gannon ponders the reasons why.

Collapse of Fabrice Muamba Stuns Football World as He Faces Critical 24 Hours

Collapse of Fabrice Muamba Stuns Football World as He Faces Critical 24 Hours

March 18, 2012 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon reports on a sad incident that has both shocked and united the football community around the world.

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