Manchester United seem intent on a major overhaul this summer. Boss Jose Mourinho is keen to replace bit-part players like Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and even Anthony Martial with signings that can help him achieve his goal of dislodging Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Although each of these players has […]
TWO of the greatest players to have graced the beautiful game. Two of Real Madrid’s greatest goalscorers. But just one name: Ronaldo. First came O Fenomeno. A buck-toothed Brazilian who remains arguably the greatest out-and-out striker of the modern era. Pace, power, samba flair, Ronaldo had the lot and so much more. But as “Originaldo” […]
MARCO VAN GINKEL has been outstanding for PSV Eindhoven this season. Captaining Phillip Cocu’s men and scoring 14 league goals from central midfield, Van Ginkel has fired the club to the Eredivisie title. But the 25-year-old Dutchman is still a Chelsea player, loaned to PSV for the season and due to return to Stamford Bridge […]
ENGLISH football has always had an uneasy relationship with ball-playing centre-backs. From Sunday League to the Premier League the idea of defenders passing, or even worse dribbling, their way out of trouble is enough to induce mass panic. Ironic, given England was home to one of the original classy defensive operators in Bobby Moore. We […]
ALEXIS SANCHEZ’S time at Manchester United so far has hardly been a success, but in one game, everything can change. Especially when it’s a huge match; one that is the most important of the campaign. Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final with Tottenham Hotspur is exactly that – the last chance for Jose Mourinho to bring home […]