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Wolverhampton WanderersFour of the worst Stoke City signings in the Premier League era
Over the past two decades Stoke City have made astonishing progress, rising from the depths of the Football League to become an established Premier League…
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Evolution and revolution: How Manchester United and Manchester City have become this season’s football superpowers
The new football season may still be in its infancy but there is little doubt as to which two English clubs have hit the ground…
Rangers no longer offer a challenge as Celtic’s Old Firm dominance continued at the weekend
There was once a time when playing in an Old Firm derby at Ibrox whilst wearing the green and white hoops of Celtic was a…
Déjà vu for Newcastle as Rafa Benitez contends with some familiar problems
There would have been a distinct sense of déjà vu for Chris Hughton as he stood perched on the touchline at the Amex Stadium on…
Why the League Cup still means something: The case of Stoke City
There is a common perception within English football that the League Cup, now rebranded as the Carabao Cup, has very little importance or significance in…
Roy Hodgson faces a difficult task to save Crystal Palace but does offer a glimmer of hope
On Saturday afternoon Roy Hodgson stood in the dugout at Selhurst Park with his arms crossed and a forlorn expression etched on his face. The…
Ricardo Fuller: Remembering a genuine Stoke City legend
Players in the modern game are often labelled by sports writers, pundits and media outlets as being “heroes” or “legends” at the domestic clubs which…
How Arsene Wenger’s unwillingness to change is preventing Arsenal from achieving consistent success
On Sunday afternoon two weeks ago, Arsene Wenger sat in the visitors’ dugout at Anfield with a frustrated and distraught expression cast across his face.…
England edge towards World Cup qualification but they are no longer a force to be feared
So, that is pretty much job done for Gareth Southgate. Victory against Slovakia on Monday evening at Wembley has all but guaranteed that England will…
How Mark Hughes reinvigorated Stoke City during the summer and gave fans optimism
What a difference a summer can make. On May 13th 2017 the Stoke City first team squad gingerly completed the traditional ‘lap of honour’ that…
Peter Crouch: The evergreen striker who continues to remain relevant in modern football
At The Hawthorns last Sunday afternoon Stoke City looked on course to suffer another defeat at the hands of their Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion…
Crystal Palace need to give Frank de Boer the time and money to succeed
The Guardian are reporting that the future of Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer is already in serious doubt despite the Dutchman having overseen only…
Is Antonio Conte correct in his defence of Chelsea’s youth development policy?
Antonio Conte has defended Chelsea’s youth development policy and claims that the club face a simple choice this window – to invest in senior players…
What does the future hold for Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere?
Arsene Wenger has cast fresh doubt over Jack Wilshere’s future at Arsenal after admitting that the midfielder is neither guaranteed regular game time at the…
Why Swansea should end their interest in Manchester City’s Wilfried Bony
ESPN have reported that Swansea City are close to agreeing a deal with Manchester City for former striker Wilfried Bony. Paul Clement is desperate to…