The Irishman who was Real Madrid’s First Leader
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The Irishman who was Real Madrid’s First Leader

The Ireland football team has never achieved any significant level of excellence, although they have had several notable figures in the sport throughout history. Patrick O’Connell, the one who saved FC Barcelona, and William McCrum, the creator of the penalty kick, are both notable figures in sports history. However, what may be unknown to certain…

Why Leonardo Bittencourt is My Unsung Hero of Werder Bremen
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Why Leonardo Bittencourt is My Unsung Hero of Werder Bremen

March 7th, 2020, was the first day I started supporting SV Werder Bremen. Since the Bundesliga was the first European to return to action following the COVID-19 pandemic and I needed someone to write about as a freelance journalist, I ended up watching a Bremen side I had some previous connections with. Take a look…

Is Matthijs de Ligt the right fit for Manchester United?
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Is Matthijs de Ligt the right fit for Manchester United?

It is looking increasingly likely that Matthijs de Ligt will join the Red Devils this summer, but is he the right fit for United? In 2019, the then-Dutch sensation made a big money move ( £65 million) to Italian giants Juventus, having made his name for Erik Ten Hag’s Ajax team. After 3 years at…

Southampton’s Premier League Survival Plan
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Southampton’s Premier League Survival Plan

This forthcoming summer window will provide the biggest test for Southampton and their owners as they prepare to return to the Premier League. In the 22/23 season that got Southampton relegated, they spent over £100m on players, with the likes of Romeo Lavia, Samuel Edozie, Sekou Mara, and many more joining the summer spending spree….