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Tag: EPL

The return of Premier League strike partnerships - Part one

The return of Premier League strike partnerships – Part one

January 6, 2021 by Mitch Summers-Hall

Across a three-piece series of articles, Mitch Summers takes a look at three teams who have enjoyed great starts to the 2020/21 Premier League season utilising some variant of a strike partnership.

Joelinton - The answer to Newcastle United's depleted attack?

Joelinton – The answer to Newcastle United’s depleted attack?

August 8, 2019 by Joseph Odell

With a transfer fee of £40 million, Joelinton has become Newcastle United’s marquee transfer of the summer, Joseph Odell takes a look at the Brazilian’s Premier League prospects.

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez has every right to feel aggrieved

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez has every right to feel aggrieved

February 5, 2018 by Thomas Kershaw

The fox’s attempts to flee from his captors were, once again, ultimately in vain as Riyad Mahrez’s eleventh-hour transfer to Manchester City fell through. He’s perfectly within his rights to feel aggrieved, writes Tom Kershaw.

An exclusive interview with Real Murcia defender Román Golobart

An exclusive interview with Real Murcia defender Román Golobart

May 25, 2017 by Sarthak Kumar

Sarthak Kumar talks to 25-year-old Espanyol youth graduate Román Golobart who has already played in England and Germany.

Money matters - fair pay for play in Russia

Money matters – fair pay for play in Russia

July 5, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses fair pay for players in Russia as the country’s football system continues to decline and the national team struggles on the big stage.

World Cup 2018 - peace at last

World Cup 2018 – peace at last

January 16, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the current state of play for the 2018 World Cup which will be held in Russia.

Work permits - who really loses?

Work permits – who really loses?

February 12, 2015 by Oli Baise

Oli Baise discusses the work permit issue that can often put a spanner in the works for transfers involving promising young players.

Dixie Dean - The man who walked on water

Dixie Dean – The man who walked on water

January 30, 2015 by Waleed Abu Nada

Waleed Abu Nada pays a tribute to legendary goalscorer and one of England’s finest, Dixie Dean.

Man & Ball: Pre-Season

Man & Ball: Pre-Season

July 27, 2014 by Donal McCarthy

It’s pre-season, best time of year to spot the football obsessive writes Donal McCarthy in the first of a new series about following football and its side-effects.

When did football first become big business?

When did football first become big business?

February 15, 2014 by John Fisher

John Fisher takes us back two decades when money came to the fore in the English game.

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