There was a time when international tournaments, or even international friendlies, served as the great meeting of minds – a conglomeration… Read more All signs point to a defensive tournament in France
Category: General Football
The Forgotten Tale of Ernö Erbstein
Ernö Erbstein was a coach who created the magnificent and imperious Il Grande Torino, the great Italian side who won… Read more The Forgotten Tale of Ernö Erbstein
Defending the Magnificence of Lionel Messi
“Vintage Messi” How many angels Can dance on the head of a pin? How magnificent Is Messi? There is no… Read more Defending the Magnificence of Lionel Messi
The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain
The story goes that a 17-year old Iker Muniain waltzed his way past a long queue and straight in front… Read more The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain
Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford
He came, he played, he conquered. Those words have never rung more true in the case of Henrik Larsson’s incredible… Read more Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford
Remembering Freddie Ljungberg
When you mention the name Freddie Ljungberg to Arsenal supporters, the conversation inevitably turns to that wonderful curling effort at… Read more Remembering Freddie Ljungberg
The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco
The story goes that one evening when he was in charge of the Chilean national team, Marcelo Bielsa felt a… Read more The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco
Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès
‘To me, before his knee injury, Pirès was the best left attacking midfielder in the world. With us he was… Read more Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès
Marat Safin – The Misunderstood Genius
The first image that comes to mind when someone speaks of Marat Safin is that famous fiery temper, racquet smashing… Read more Marat Safin – The Misunderstood Genius
Time to Give Bundesliga it’s Due
There is a tendency in today’s football world to think of the top leagues in Europe as the Premier League,… Read more Time to Give Bundesliga it’s Due
