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 >

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 >

After strong league performances by Man City and Liverpool over the 2018/19 Premier League season, it’s understandable that most predictions for this season’s winners focussed on one of those two teams. But despite the existence of a 25 point gap between last year’s runners-up, Liverpool, and Chelsea in 3rd position, it’s not an unrealistic prospect… Continue reading >

After coming close to missing out on the last 16, Spurs and Liverpool made much easier work of their round of 16 ties. Both teams faced German opponents, with Spurs enjoying the most comfortable nights of their European season over two matches against Borussia Dortmund. Both legs of the tie occurred during a run of… Continue reading >

The biggest game in European football takes place tomorrow, and in all the years since the European Cup was rebranded as the UEFA Champions League following changes to the format of the competition, there has arguable never been a season in which the two finalists have collectively delivered so much drama. From the first round… Continue reading >

That the world of football so fickle will come as a surprise to no one. But the speed at which a team’s season can unexpectedly change can often catch out fans and pundits alike. When teams undergo a dramatic change in their fortunes, it’s always quite peculiar that it’s the manager who takes most of… Continue reading >

So, having finally completed his long-awaited transfer to Real Madrid, Gareth Bale on Sunday evening became the most expensive footballer in football history. It’s a statement which will take some getting used to – not because Gareth Bale isn’t an excellent footballer, but rather because the fee is at a level which shouldn’t be paid… Continue reading >

Thank goodness common sense has seen Spurs fail in their bid for a judicial review into the decision to grant occupancy of the Olympic Stadium to West Ham following next year’s London Olympics. With plans to rip up the running track and convert it into a football only stadium, Spurs always risked losing out when… Continue reading >