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
Remembering Garrincha
Perhaps “remembering” Garrincha is a step too small, even though he remains one of the greatest players to have graced… Read more Remembering Garrincha
The Rise & Demise of the ‘Libero’
Football has seen it’s fair share of tactical changes in different eras but the word ‘libero’ has all but vanished… Read more The Rise & Demise of the ‘Libero’
Manchester United Struggling to Utilize Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa arrived at Manchester United as a second-choice signing to Eden Hazard, almost considered an after-thought to the flashy… Read more Manchester United Struggling to Utilize Shinji Kagawa
