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Tag: Carles Puyol

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

Far from the end for Deulofeu’s Everton odyssey

December 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the young loanee who has made a big impression since moving to Goodison Park.

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

An asphyxiating pressure: being Barcelona’s number one

June 3, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Victor Valdes’ decision to seek a change of scene after almost a decade as Barcelona’s first choice keeper.

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

June 9, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

Pep's Barcelona vs Sacchi's Milan - Clash of the titans

Pep’s Barcelona vs Sacchi’s Milan – Clash of the titans

April 9, 2012 by Fergie's Hairdryer

A fantastic in depth look at arguably Europe’s two best sides over the past 20 years.

 2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

October 26, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Serie A club Napoli who have enjoyed something of a resurgence over the past 12 months or so.

Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings

Henrik Larsson: The King of Kings

August 19, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly pays homage to the greatest striker to have graced the SPL over the past few decades.

Barça Butchering Their Brilliance

Barça Butchering Their Brilliance

May 4, 2011 by Samuel Luckhurst

Samuel Luckhurst shares his thoughts on last night’s Barcelona and Real Madrid games which took place minus a certain Portuguese manager.

The word from Spain: Entre dos clásicos

The word from Spain: Entre dos clásicos

April 20, 2011 by Aarony Zade

One El Clasico down, three to go, and Jospeh Sexton gives his thoughts on the story so far as well as the upcoming battles.

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