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
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
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
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
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