Nothing seems to divide the footballing world more than the use and implementation of statistics; whether it’s from clubs, television pundits or anyone on Twitter. My opinion, on the whole, … Continue Reading My Thoughts On: Statistics in Football
This is one of the most exciting ties of the round of sixteen. Borussia Dortmund, possessing some of the most threatening forward options in the competition, facing PSG, who are … Continue Reading The Thomas Tuchel Derby! Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint-Germain – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
The round of 16 is where the Champions League truly begins. With the predictable group stages finally over, let’s look ahead to all the teams left in the competition. The … Continue Reading Every Champions League Club’s Most Important Player
One team’s form that has slightly gone under the radar is Southampton. Ever since their 9-0 defeat to Leicester, there were massive question marks on whether manager Ralph Hasenhuttl would … Continue Reading Hasenhuttl’s Return to 4-4-2 has Saved Southampton’s Season
Arsenal versus Manchester United was once one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season. But ever since their respective longest-serving managers have departed, the clubs aren’t nearly as relevant … Continue Reading Arsenal 2-0 Manchester United: A Lot of Work for Two Former Players
A lot of people are enjoying just how much United are struggling at the moment, and I can’t blame them. From the start of the Premier League to the end … Continue Reading Are Manchester United Really THAT Bad?
It’s a question that many have asked since Nagelsmann was announced as head coach back in 2018. The 32-year-old managed to turn Hoffenheim from relegation candidates into regular top 4 … Continue Reading Are Leipzig Good Enough to Win the Bundesliga?
In my Premier League predictions, I predicted Arsenal to overperform, based on their overreliance on Aubameyang, who covered their cracks quite effectively. Even with the new additions of Kieran Tierney, … Continue Reading Arsenal’s Early Form and Why It Isn’t a Surprise
With Allegri leaving the club at the end of the season, Juventus are in a place of difficulty. They spent a lot of money on players who were at their … Continue Reading Maurizio Sarri to Juventus: A Good Move?
While there was plenty to discuss regarding the clash between Switzerland and Portugal, it is this fixture that is by far the most exciting. Both teams here escaped groups that … Continue Reading The Netherlands vs England – UEFA Nations League Semi-Final Preview
As I have reiterated, Ligue 1 sides contain some talents that big clubs should be keeping an eye on. With Marcus Thuram already covered, we’ll move on to another player … Continue Reading PLAYER ANALYSIS: Kenny Lala and The Best of Ligue 1 #1
The Bundesliga was the first league to finish. German football looked its best for the first time since the fierce rivalries of Klopp’s Dortmund and Heynckes Bayern. Not only were … Continue Reading 2020 Ballon D’or Winner? My Bundesliga Team of the Season 19/20
While being a huge fan of European football, I’m also an avid viewer of the NBA. And something that’s becoming clear is the mismanagement of some organisations in both sports … Continue Reading FC Barcelona: Europe’s Cavaliers
This is actually the first time I’ve closely paid attention to the Bundesliga from the start to the end. While I plan to pay more attention to teams outside of … Continue Reading Grading the Top Four Bundesliga Team’s Seasons
Borussia Monchengladbach going from one of the more inconsistent teams in the top of half of the table to title challengers for a large part of the season was quite … Continue Reading Florian Neuhaus — A Vital Piece for Marco Rose
One of the big take-aways from Manchester United’s 19/20 season is the change in issues. Under Jose Mourinho, many (including myself) thought Mourinho was a massive problem because United did … Continue Reading PLAYER ANALYSIS: Fred and Risk Versus Reward
A lot of the talk surrounding RB Leipzig has mostly been around the tactics of Julian Nagelsmann, the goals of Timo Werner and the talent in their defence; primarily Nordi … Continue Reading PLAYER ANALYSIS: Konrad Laimer and Midfielders in Pressing Systems
With the football season unofficially over, we might as well look at the summer. I was planning to do a lot of work on the European Championships. However, with that … Continue Reading Where is the Best Destination for Jadon Sancho?
The Champions League has returned with a bang, but not for the same reasons as usual. We regularly see Spain’s top two teams and the English teams stroll through the … Continue Reading Why Bundesliga Clubs Have Looked So Good in the Champions League
The final battle of the round of sixteen, and it might be the best one. Real Madrid, the only team to win the competition three times in a row; against … Continue Reading Why So Many Crosses? Real Madrid vs Manchester City – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
This is another of the many tasty clashes in this year’s Champions League. Chelsea’s young and hungry side under Frank Lampard, against a weaker, yet still deadly Bayern Munich team … Continue Reading Revenge for Bayern? Chelsea vs Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
Next to Paris vs Dortmund and Real Madrid vs Manchester City, this tie is right up there with the games I’m most anticipating. Tottenham under new manager and Champions League … Continue Reading Can Tottenham Compete Without Kane? Tottenham Hotspur vs Rasenballsport Leipzig – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
This is likely the least interesting tie for many neutrals, but there is still plenty to talk about. We’ll be seeing everyone’s new favourite hipster club; Atalanta, face off against … Continue Reading The BEST Attacking Team in Europe? Atalanta vs Valencia – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
After a lengthy absence, the Champions League finally returns with so many juicy fixtures to discuss. I’ll be previewing all of these games, starting with Atletico Madrid facing the holders … Continue Reading Is Simeone Running Out of Time? Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool – UEFA Champions League 19/20 Preview
Travelling back to 2018, where it finally seemed like the January transfer window wouldn’t be the same dull affair. This window saw huge money signings in Philippe Coutinho, Virgil Van … Continue Reading Good Business in January? A Review of the 2020 January Transfer Window