The loan system has become a vital component in the transfer window on March 2, 2019The loan-system has long been implemented in football, but now, it’s becoming a trend, which most teams are following. With Arsenal’s loan signing of Denis Suarez, in which an option-to-buy clause was implemented, Premier League clubs have begun using this method before spending lump sums of money. This ensures that the club can settle in […]
Solution to Sanchez’s Manchester United woes on February 17, 2019In January 2018, Manchester United completed a swap deal with Arsenal whereby Henerick Mkhtariayian moved to London and Alexis Sanchez went the other way. Both have had poor first seasons at their new clubs — the only difference being Sanchez is the Premier League’s highest earner — at an estimated £391,000-a-week wage, in addition to […]
Netflix series ‘Sunderland Til I Die’ indicates growing interaction between fans, player on February 10, 2019On December 14, 2018, Netflix released their series ‘Sunderland Til I Die’. Critics claimed it was great, with many neutral fans in agreement. But, below the surface of its success, is its large influence in increasing player-fan interaction. Supporters have long been eager to explore the realms of daily life for clubs in England’s professional […]
Fabinho to keep on shining for Liverpool on January 29, 2019The Merseyside club has enjoyed a successful campaign so far, which sees them league leaders and favourites to win. Though this has been well publicized, recognition for Fabinho’s brilliance has been scarce, to say the least. Occupying the key pivot role, his impressive showings of recent definitely warrant some positive publicity. While he’s long been […]
Bayern Munich’s interest in Odoi reveals shift in clubs’ strategy on January 20, 2019Callum Hudson Odoi’s impressive showings of recent, in particular against Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspurs, sums up why talented youngsters are in such high demand. “We really want to sign him. He has qualities that fit our team. He can dribble and has a drive towards goal. He has lots of potential,” Bayern’s director of […]
Barcelona finally find successors to Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets on January 12, 2019All football fans alike witnessed Barcelona’s champions league triumphs in 2009 and 2011, which resulted in the starting 11 being branded ‘the best team we’ve faced,’ by legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Many thought it would be impossible to find replacements for the Catalonian trio who were undoubtedly the best midfield in the world at […]
Pulisic’s move from Borussia shows history will repeat itself on January 6, 2019Earlier this week, an American, Christian Pulisic, completed a £58 million move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea, which many realised showed the London club’s intent to strengthen their squad. What some have failed to notice, however, is the fact that this deal also shows the way in which the Bundesliga leaders will be affected in […]
Premier League footballing culture hurting youngsters on December 30, 2018“If I were running a company, I would always want to listen to the thoughts of its most talented youngsters, because they are the people most in touch with the realities of today and the prospects for tomorrow. Young people will always manage to achieve the impossible – whether that is on the football field […]
All eyes are on players to perform with new man in charge on December 22, 2018Pogba was rumoured to have been celebrating alongside overjoyed teammates as news of Jose Mourinho sacking was broken to them, but now all the pressure lies on the players to start performing. Manchester United’s unimpressive start to the season sees them in sixth position in the English Premier League table, out of the Carabao Cup […]
Idrissa Gueye – the most underrated player in EPL on December 18, 2018The BBC African Footballer of the Year award for 2018 was decided this week with Mohamed Salah winning the accolade, but one footballer has seemed to have slipped through the cracks. Everton player Idrissa Gueye has long been one of the most under appreciated players in his position. Screening the defense, anchoring the team and […]