As Spurs were unceremoniously sent crashing out of this season’s UEFA Champions League, there were comments circulating on social media suggesting that Jose Mourinho is “finished”. It’s a sentiment that is perhaps a little too strong at this point, but there’s little doubt that the two-time European champion faces a difficult task in proving that… Continue reading >
It seems only fitting that the current Liverpool team finally have their name alongside some Premier League records, given the team’s dominance of this season’s competition. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been superb over the last couple of years, but while European silverware was secured last season, not much of their domestic brilliance over the last… Continue reading >
The sight of Liverpool sitting at the top of the Premier League with such a huge advantage has led to some suggestion that this season’s Premier League is boring. However, below the league leaders, it’s a long time since there has been such a competitive top division, with every team still with something to play… Continue reading >
As the UEFA Champions League heads into the final round of matches in the group stage of the competition, there’s a mixed picture for the four competing English clubs. Man City and Spurs guaranteed their places in the next round following Matchday 5, while Liverpool and Chelsea each missed out on the opportunity to progress… Continue reading >
I was taken by surprise by the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs this last week, though mostly due to the timing rather than assuming his job was safe. After what was yet another underwhelming display in the league during a home match in which Spurs were slightly fortunate to take a point against newly-promoted… Continue reading >
If you speak to people from the UK who, during the EU Referendum, voted to leave, it won’t take long to hear the phrase “we knew what we were voting for.” It’s become a standard defence for the often-heard remarks by opponents which either level an accusation based on a stereotype of less well-educated members… Continue reading >
Amidst the chaos of Boris Johnson’s government, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that some of the reasons for the current crisis were caused by Theresa May’s handling of the negotiations. For two years, the former Prime Minister restricted the ability of MPs to contribute to the Brexit plan and instead appeared determined… Continue reading >
During a week involving European football, the Premier League’s Monday night fixture normally features two teams not competing in Europe or, at very least, teams who have qualified for the Europa League and are therefore not in action until Thursday night. So it was perhaps a measure of how far Man United and Arsenal have… Continue reading >
When it comes to Liverpool and penalties, rival supporters immediately bring up Mo Salah’s name, given the number of occasions – particularly last season – when post-match discussions seemed to focus on whether or not a penalty that had been won by the Egyptian was the correct decision. Although there were undoubtedly instances after which… Continue reading >
This week saw Michael Owen hit the headlines for the wrong reasons after controversial comments made about Newcastle United in a book released by the former footballer. Describing Newcastle as only being classed as a big club “in the sense that it has a big stadium and a lot of fans”, Owen claimed that Newcastle… Continue reading >