Analysing Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s man of the match display vs Germany
by Martin Laurence
at Saturday, Nov 11 2017 13:35
While on the face of it England’s 0-0 stalemate with Germany may not live long in the memory, there’s no denying it was a success for Gareth Southgate and his bold squad selection in particular.When the news broke of the likely Three Lions starting line-up early on Friday few gave the ho...
How Lallana established himself as a key man for Liverpool
by Jonathan Wilson
at Monday, Mar 6 2017 13:00
Lallana’s development symbolic of Klopp’s first year at Liverpool
by Josh Wright
at Friday, Oct 7 2016 17:16
Why Southgate must ditch the ‘experience needed’ ethos with England
by Martin Laurence
at Friday, Oct 7 2016 16:10
Will Liverpool's defence undermine a title challenge once again?
by Martin Laurence
at Thursday, Sep 29 2016 18:03
Liverpool's Lallana Repaying Faith Shown by Klopp
by Ben McAleer
at Wednesday, Mar 23 2016 10:00
In the summer of 2014, Liverpool carried out their widely publicised raid on Southampton. The Reds, clearly impressed by the performances of the south coast side in their second season back in the top flight, looked to the individual performances of Rickie Lambert, Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana as a...
Team Focus: Rodgers Has Struck The Right Attacking Balance With Front Three
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jan 6 2015 17:30
At the beginning of November, Brendan Rodgers deployed a 3-man defence for the first time in the Premier League this season. The decision to field a 3-5-1-1 formation did not have the desired effect though, as Liverpool succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United, however Rodgers was not willing t...
Player Focus: Henderson Now Crucial to Both Club & Country
by Martin Laurence
at Wednesday, Sep 3 2014 16:20
This time last season Jordan Henderson was named in Roy Hodgson's England squad with some of the fans not exactly convinced by the midfielder's worth, along with Tom Cleverley, and it seemed the two would fight it out over the course of the year for a place in the World Cup squad. It turned out to b...
Team Focus: Players in Place to Prevent Southampton Plight
by Martin Laurence
at Tuesday, Aug 12 2014 14:00
Much has been made of the 'gutting' of Southampton after a summer exodus that most seem to have suggested will leave the Saints down to the bare bones. What is evident though is the lack of panic in the transfer market as far as incomings are concerned.While Ronald Koeman was quick to seal deals for...
Player Focus: Tadić Transfer a Strong Start as Saints Look to Rebuild
by Martin Laurence
at Wednesday, Jul 9 2014 12:40
Transition is a word too often banded about by teams that are effectively performing below par. One side that perhaps will be in for such a period more than most is Southampton, though to suggest Saints have done anything but exceed expectations would be wide of the mark.It's the rapid acceleration ...