Football Has an Ownership Problem
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Football Has an Ownership Problem

We, as people, are at a time when men’s mental health is at an all-time low, and suicide rates for males are at an all-time high. Now, football isn’t a cure. However, the ability to escape from reality, meet up with your friends, and all support the same team, as well as forget about your…

10 Times A Football Club Retired A Shirt Number For A Player
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10 Times A Football Club Retired A Shirt Number For A Player

To some, a football number means nothing; to others, it means everything. A football jersey number can be chosen due to superstitions, preference, or on-field positioning; for example, a number 10 is mostly known as an attacking midfielder, while a number 6 is linked to a defensive midfielder. However, this isn’t as common anymore. Every…

Scout Report: Liam Delap
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Scout Report: Liam Delap

Nathan Ake, Emiliano Martinez, Reece James, and Mason Mount. All household names and stars in today’s Premier League environment. However, what some of you may not know is that all four players have one thing in common. All four spent a stint on loan with their respective clubs in the Championship. Why did all four…

Southampton Football Club’s Irish Gold Mine
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Southampton Football Club’s Irish Gold Mine

Southampton’s owners, Sports Republic, have been on the lookout for a League of Ireland club to bolster the multi-team model that they desire to build. The group has already acquired stakes in French Ligue 2 club Valenciennes and Turkish second-tier club Göztepe. Southampton is the epicentre, and Sports Republic has also started to centralise its…

Rising Star Jack Clarke: Sunderland’s Gem Drawing Premier League Attention
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Rising Star Jack Clarke: Sunderland’s Gem Drawing Premier League Attention

Jack Clarke is a 23-year-old footballer who currently plays for Sunderland in the Championship. Due to his excellent performances in the Championship, he has been linked with several Premier League clubs this January. In the summer, Brentford, Burnley, and Crystal Palace showed interest in signing the winger, but he decided to stay in the North East. However, it now seems that Clarke will leave Sunderland either in January or the summer, as he has been offered a contract but is yet to sign it. The front runners for his signature are Sheffield United and Burnley. But what makes him so special?

West Ham set to bid for Harvey Barnes
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West Ham set to bid for Harvey Barnes

The Hammers have been linked to the relegated winger constantly over the summer. Newcastle are also strong admirers, West ham are set to bid next week with a fee of £28m with add-ons rising to £33m being sent. The English winger played 38 times for Leicester this season scoring thirteen and assisting two in all…

How Russell Martin Could Set Southampton Up in the Championship
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How Russell Martin Could Set Southampton Up in the Championship

Russell Martin has officially joined Southampton on a 3-year contract. The new Southampton manager now faces the challenging task of implementing his own style within a tight timeframe. He will need to make difficult decisions by selling players who don’t fit his preferred style and bringing in new signings that align with his vision. This…