For as long as we can remember, Everton have lived in Liverpool’s shadow, lingering just outside the top-six. By hiring Carlo Ancelotti back in December 2019, the club made a clear statement of intent. They needed a project. Since then, Ancelotti has had a major positive impact on the club. Having now settled at Everton,ContinueContinue reading “Everton’s Expectation-Altering Transfer Window”
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A Dive into Brentford’s “Moneyball” Approach to Football
Brentford F.C. have become somewhat famous in recent years due to their owner Matthew Benham’s moneyball approach in the transfer market. Having made his money from sports betting, Benham initially made waves in 2015, when he sacked his manager Mark Warburton, just after the club gained promotion to the Championship. Ever since then, however, BrentfordContinueContinue reading “A Dive into Brentford’s “Moneyball” Approach to Football”
What’s Next for Thiago Alcantara?
Thiago Alcantara is on top of the world. Fresh off a Treble-winning season with Bayern Munich, the Spanish midfielder seems to have decided his time with the Bavarian giants has come to an end. Rumors of a move to the Premier League have Football Twitter buzzing about potential landing spots, namely Liverpool. Sudden Recognition TheContinueContinue reading “What’s Next for Thiago Alcantara?”
Top Bins Predicts: Premier League Matchweek 30+
THE PREM IS BAAAAAACK!!! Fans rejoice as the 100 day wait is over. The coronavirus pandemic has spoiled an otherwise brilliant season in England’s top flight, yet the restart has somehow given us new excitement to look forward to. With 9 matches remaining, most teams have everything to play for. European places are up forContinueContinue reading “Top Bins Predicts: Premier League Matchweek 30+”
Chelsea Could Set the Pace in COVID Transfer Window
Lampard’s Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, and are set to trigger his £49m release clause before it expires on June 15th. Werner has been linked with Liverpool all of 2020, so this news must come as a shock to most football fans. In light of these rumors, one mightContinueContinue reading “Chelsea Could Set the Pace in COVID Transfer Window”
The Modern-Day Example: Sergio Ramos, El Capitán
The past two seasons have been defined by Liverpool’s dominance, as they won the Champions League in 2019 and were on course to win the Premier League by a landslide this year. Their hegemony has resulted in world admiration for Dutch center-half Virgil Van Dijk, who has seemingly racked up all possible personal accolades forContinueContinue reading “The Modern-Day Example: Sergio Ramos, El Capitán”
Top Bins Predicts: Bundesliga Matchday 27 Prediction
The fans may not be back yet, but football is. Matchday 26 gave us a small taste of what is soon to come from leagues around Europe once they return, but for now, the Bundesliga is back again this weekend. Bayern and Dortmund dominated last week, while Gladbach and Leverkusen gave us attacking spectacles. ThisContinueContinue reading “Top Bins Predicts: Bundesliga Matchday 27 Prediction”
Back to the Homeland? Player Spotlight: Leroy Sané
The Wonderkid Turned Superstar Ever since his Champions League performance against Real Madrid for boyhood club Schalke in 2015, Leroy Sané has seemed destined for the top. Since then, Sané moved to Manchester City in 2016, where manager Pep Guardiola has turned him into an excellent system left winger. In his last two full campaigns,ContinueContinue reading “Back to the Homeland? Player Spotlight: Leroy Sané”
Deschamps’ Reign: What Does the Future of French Football Look Like?
National team managers don’t have an easy job. They train their squads every few months, and are judged on a very small sample of games. Despite having just won the World Cup in 2018, Didier Deschamps may be under the most scrutiny of all. The World Cup-winning side has repeatedly been attacked in the mediaContinueContinue reading “Deschamps’ Reign: What Does the Future of French Football Look Like?”
From Russia with Love: Alexsandr Golovin, The Next Russian Premier League Star?
In 2018, Russia hosted a memorable World Cup, partly because the host nation made an admirable run to the quarter-final. They lost to eventual runners-up Croatia on penalties, and made their fans fall back in love with the sport in the process. When you take a look at that 2018 squad, there aren’t many promisingContinueContinue reading “From Russia with Love: Alexsandr Golovin, The Next Russian Premier League Star?”
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