Football League Archives: 12/2015

December is the countdown for Christmas but for football fans it is an action packed month filled with match upon match of Premier League, Capital…

When Yann M’Vila signed for Sunderland in the summer, it was obviously regarded as a major coup. Here was a guy who had been linked with top Premier League teams in previous windows and the Black Cats; who have been in and around the relegation zone in the last few seasons, had managed to get him on loan. Along with Jeremain Lens, much was expected from the French defensive midfielder.

In modern times, there has been a preference towards inside forwards and inverted wingers, as managers attempt to create a greater number of scoring opportunities…

Embed from Getty Images The Britannia was bouncing and Mark Hughes was no doubt beaming after his current subjects had beaten his former employer. Stoke…

Embed from Getty Images Jermain Defoe. Wherever he goes, he scores goals. He may not have had the most tact when advertising for a “personal…

Embed from Getty Images It is quite common that a young player at an elite club tries his hardest to break into the first team…

Embed from Getty Images Football is increasingly becoming a sport of fine margins, and a couple of moments stand out in this regard when you…

When Queens Park Rangers were in the Premier League last season, there was one man who could not stop scoring for the club: Charlie Austin.…

Embed from Getty Images Penning this article, or rather typing it, on a cold, wet and windy Saturday night in late November. It is nearly…

It wasn’t all that long ago that Bolton Wanderers had a reputation that was the epitome of stability and reliability – on the pitch at…