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Signing Wayne Rooney would only hinder Everton’s progress

With a return to Everton imminent, Karan Tejwani argues that bringing Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park would hinder the Blue’s future plans.

Everton are at something of a crossroads in the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s home clash with Manchester United at Goodison Park.

Robbie Muldoon looks at whether Dutchman Ronald de Boer could have gotten Tottenham Hotspur over the line in the Premier League this season.

It’s another summer of rebuilding for Southampton, and Patrick Mills looks at some of the new faces brought in by Ronald Koeman.

Matt Gault looks at Valencia’s rise and impressive start to the season under new boss Nuno Espírito Santo

Robbie Dunne discusses some of the new managerial appointments and how they will influence their respective clubs.

Symen Boersma gives a short biography of new Saints’ signing Graziano Pellè, along with a prediction of his time in England.

Gary Emmerson looks back at the first half of the Eredivisie season as a number of teams remain in touching distance of first place PSV Eindhoven.

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Ciaran Kelly takes a look at the history of Europe’s current flavour of the month, Athletic Bilbao.