English Premier League Archives: 04/2015

‘’I know how important he is and we need to get him back to where he was’’ The exact quote that was said by Tim…

Part One; The Problems For a minute lets put aside our feelings about the ways in which the influx of money has the potential to…

As we draw to the close of the season the race for the title and indeed the race for fourth seem to be at an…

After a shaky start to the season at St James’ Park, Alan Pardew managed to miraculously turn Newcastle’s bad fortune around before Christmas, having been…

Manchester City’s crushing 4-2 defeat at the hands of neighbours and fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday demonstrates just how far City have fallen over…

Week 31 in the Barclays Premier League saw some absolutely sensational strikes. From Charlie Adam’s blockbuster in his own half, to Wayne Rooney’s turn and…

As the intensity and expectations of the modern game continue to grow to higher levels each season, it is clear that the mental strain of…

It is a well-worn trope to compare footballer’s wages with those of the ‘man on the street’, but often overlooked are the men and women…

Despite looking like they’ll end this season in the Champions League places, the illustrious history of Manchester United means that many see the last two…

Four and a half years ago, 14th August 2010, Blackpool walked out at the DW Stadium newly promoted, and about to face Wigan in their…

Much like the Lannisters of Casterly Rock, Marouane Fellaini is a polarizing figure and divides opinion like no other player, except for maybe John O’Shea;…

Just a couple of years ago, Vincent Kompany was hailed as Manchester City’s best ever defender by club legend Francis Lee, among others. The Belgian…

How does Brendan Rodgers go from publicly targeting second place to conceding that fourth is out of reach in the space of a couple of…

A lot can change in a year. In April 2014 Liverpool were flying up the table and in the thick of an eleven game winning run…

Some players just seem to slip seamlessly into international football like a tired foot into a snugly fitting slipper. Other players, while excelling domestically, struggle…