Arne Slot Liverpool no. 9
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Liverpool’s Search for a No. 9: Šeško, Ekitike or João Pedro?

There’s no breathing room at Liverpool, not even after a title win. Arne Slot has just delivered the club’s 20th league crown in his first season, a remarkable start by any measure. But triumph breeds expectation, not comfort. And as pre-season looms, one thing is already dominating the internal conversations at Kirkby: a No. 9….

Southampton’s Summer Transfer Dilemma: Who Should Be Kept, Sold, or Loaned?
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Southampton’s Summer Transfer Dilemma: Who Should Be Kept, Sold, or Loaned?

Southampton are set for a major overhaul this summer. From players to backroom staff, the club must massively shift and separate itself from the horrors of the past season. To begin, the club must decide whether the players are capable or need to be sold for the best interest of the club. Several factors need…

Why Manchester United’s Worst Season Might Be Exactly What They Needed
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Why Manchester United’s Worst Season Might Be Exactly What They Needed

Some of you will look at this article and say it is pure delusion. How can this author write an article that even suggests something positive when everything is in turmoil? The club is a disaster; staff are losing their jobs, and Manchester United will finish their lowest ever Premier League finish. How can anything…

The Shock of Gibraltar: Celtic’s Defeat to Lincoln Red Imps
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The Shock of Gibraltar: Celtic’s Defeat to Lincoln Red Imps

Some defeats are painful. Some are humiliating. And then there is The Shock of Gibraltar. Where Celtic’s 1–0 loss to the Lincoln Red Imps in July 2016, a result so bizarre it’s still muttered about with a mix of disbelief and wincing humour across pubs in Glasgow. It wasn’t just a loss for Celtic; it…

Johannes Spors Will Still Southampton
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Why Southampton’s Sporting Director Johannes Spors Overruled Himself in Order to Appoint Will Still

Southampton have confirmed that 32-year-old manager Will Still will take charge from the beginning of next season. Appointed on a three-year deal, Still’s job will be difficult in an attempt to take the Saints back to the Premier League and then keep them there, which no team has done for two years! Southampton themselves failed…

Bruno Fernandes Deserves Better
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Bruno Fernandes Deserves Better And I Won’t Blame Him Should He Leave

“If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is. Football sometimes is like this.” That was Bruno Fernandes, raw in the aftermath of yet another Manchester United letdown. Beaten 1-0 by Spurs in a Europa League final they barely turned up…

Ange Postecoglou Europa League final
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“I Always Win Things in My Second Year”: Ange Postecoglou’s Claim That Will Become Legendary

Ange Postecoglou had just watched his Tottenham side fall 1–0 to Arsenal in a cagey north London derby. Cameras zoomed in on his weathered face in the post match press conference, not in defeat but defiance. Then came the quote, said almost under his breath in the post-match presser, but loaded with more intent than…

Ruben Amorim’s Tactical Shift Gives United Hope Before Europa League Final
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Ruben Amorim’s Tactical Shift Gives United Hope Before Europa League Final

What lessons can be learnt from a defeat that doesn’t alter the standings but stirs emotions within? For Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United, at Stamford Bridge, it wasn’t points or pride they walked away with, but something rarer this season: belief. Perhaps they even had a plan in mind. Ruben Amorim’s side once again came away…

Will Still Southampton
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Who is Will Still: From Belgium’s Dugouts to Southampton’s Sidelines?

Southampton were relegated as early as Gameweek 31, setting an unwanted record for the earliest relegation in Premier League history. However, Southampton urgently needs a manager who can turn their struggling team around to have any chance of promotion next season. It seems they have identified their man: current RC Lens manager Will Still. According…