Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo refuses to let off-the-field problems distract him. The Black Country club wobbled recently but a weekend’s break due to the weather gave the manager, coaches and players the opportunity to regroup and work out their problems on the training pitches. Tonight, they travel to Elland Road, ready to end … Read more
Arsene Wenger’s Legacy is Intact, But His Reputation is Fading It was never meant to end like this. Like a good Hollywood movie, Arsene Wenger was supposed to ride off into the sunset with the grateful Arsenal townsfolk cheering behind him. But not like this, where he is the mad scientist, locked in the castle’s … Read more
According to The Northern Echo Midfielder Johnny Howson has stated that if Middlesbrough wants promotion it is all in their hands now and they have to achieve it themselves rather than rely on other teams. With preseason aspirations of a top-two finish all but gone, the playoffs is their only hope but can a strong … Read more
Another World Cup qualification campaign ended unsuccessfully for Scotland last year and, in truth, it was unsurprising. Head coach Gordon Strachan often appeared aimless, clueless and only started to get his team playing anywhere near at the level required when it was too late. It was an ageing squad, it must be said. Darren Fletcher, … Read more
When one talks about teams in the Premier League, many come to my mind. There are a few that stand out though and one of those continue to be Arsenal. The Gunners are an English powerhouse side by every measure and if they have reached such great heights, it all comes down to one man … Read more
In the loan market, Celtic has found differing results. Nadir Ciftci struggled in the English lower leagues with Plymouth and is trying again back in Scotland with Motherwell; promising youngster Kundai Benyu can’t get a game for Oldham Athletic. The only true success story they’ve had this season is Ryan Christie, who has been mightily impressive … Read more
Ever since Rangers came back as a new team in 2012, each return of the ‘Old Firm’ has invariably been touted as the biggest yet; apart from their triumph in the 2016 Scottish Cup semi-final on penalties, Celtic has held the upper hand. In his time in charge so far, Brendan Rodgers remains unbeaten, having … Read more
Lots of people involved in the “great game” aspire to become a successful football manager later on in their career. They aspire to be like (for one) Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola and others. Managing a football team is not easy however. Getting to the point where you are even capable of handling the tasks … Read more