Much of the talk about big money purchases this summer has mainly revolved around Premier League clubs. Deals for Kai Havertz and Thiago Alcantara are widely perceived as coveted captures, as they (and others) have drastically improved the quality of the Premier League. However, in the midst of the chaos in the covid-impacted transfer window,ContinueContinue reading “Achraf Hakimi: The €40 Million Bargain”
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Cengiz Ünder: Rodgers’ Newest Weapon
After three years in Rome, Cengiz Ünder has traded the Italian capital for Leicester and the project Brendan Rodgers is currently in charge of. With the Turkish-international’s profile (a right-footed left-winger) matching a previous star for the Foxes, the comparisons have already begun between the two players – with Ünder yet to even kick aContinueContinue reading “Cengiz Ünder: Rodgers’ Newest Weapon”
Timothy Castagne: An Instant Impact
The signing of Timothy Castagne has been Leicester City’s sole investment in the window, thus far, and an exciting one at that, with an excellent goal on his debut. Putting aside all the other transfer rumours, let’s dissect the Belgian-international’s rise to prominence in the Italian Serie A, whilst outlining his most probable role underContinueContinue reading “Timothy Castagne: An Instant Impact”
Everton’s Expectation-Altering Transfer Window
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”
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 Gameweek 31+
And just like that, another Premier League gameweek is upon us. We could get used to this. Here are the standings after the first Premier League gameweek back: (To recap, we get four points for predicting the correct winner, ten points for predicting correct score and winner, and zero points for doing neither). TABLECorrect scoreContinueContinue reading “Top Bins Predicts: Premier League Gameweek 31+”
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+”
The Premier League Restart Preview
100 days. Just before Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa begins tomorrow afternoon, it will have been over three months since the last kick of a football in a Premier League match. Unlike past years, the long pause in domestic competition is not because of the end of one season and the beginning of another, butContinueContinue reading “The Premier League Restart Preview”
FPL Gameweek 30 – Everything You Need to Know
The Premier league is back and that means FPL is also! At this point, I’m not sure if I’m more excited to watch the matches or to finally finish tinkering with my team and inevitably watch it implode. The great thing about FPL is that we will all be doing both simultaneously. This season hasContinueContinue reading “FPL Gameweek 30 – Everything You Need to Know”
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