Match Focus: Ranieri Finally Vindicated as Both Monaco & PSG Look to Improve
by Andy Brassell
at Tuesday, Feb 11 2014 16:10
In the run-up to Paris Saint-Germain’s visit to Monaco, Claudio Ranieri’s playful demeanour recalled his jocular missives from behind the desk in the training ground press conference room at Chelsea a decade before. The content of his words, however, owed more to the current man in charg...
Match Focus: Underachieving Giants Hamburg and Schalke Headed in Different Directions
by Andy Brassell
at Monday, Jan 27 2014 14:09
It makes sense that the Bundesliga has the longest winter break of any of the major European leagues. Frankly, the total commitment to attacking football and the lusty atmospheres in the stands means that players and fans alike are more than deserving of a breather at Christmas.There could be no mor...
Match Focus: PSV and Ajax Resume Rivalry as Eredivisie Returns
by Mohamed Moallim
at Thursday, Jan 16 2014 10:04
Eric Gerets still remembers tasting the hatred every time he faced Ajax. When I arrived at PSV, we broke Ajax's hegemony. I don't think I'm liked very much over there, but I don't like them very much either. Gerets, a tireless right-back who spent seven successful years in Eindhoven, succinctly summ...
Match Focus: Debuchy & Santon Crucial In Newcastle's Win Over United
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Dec 10 2013 12:30
Match Focus: The MLS Cup Final - A Statistical Preview
by Graham Ruthven
at Thursday, Dec 5 2013 17:51
Match Focus: Differing Defences Set the Tone in Der Klassiker
by Andy Brassell
at Monday, Nov 25 2013 14:12
Match Focus: Efficient England Stifle Ukraine but Lack Attacking Verve
by Jonathan Wilson
at Wednesday, Sep 11 2013 13:12
Match Focus: Seattle vs Portland the Main Event in MLS Thus Far
by Graham Ruthven
at Friday, Aug 23 2013 16:04
Match Focus: Combined England and Brazil Starting XI
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, May 31 2013 12:00
The England national team - four words to strike fear into the hearts of the modern day football fan. Be it live on TV or at Wembley, supporters will bemoan the dreary approach the Three Lions will adopt as a means of boring their opponent into submission and, as proven on Wednesday night, the 1-1 d...