It’s November 1996. Liberian Ballon d’Or winning striker George Weah is playing for AC Milan. His Senegalese ‘cousin’ Ali Dia has just joined Blyth Spartans. Ali Dia is named in the squad for the Spartans’ 2-1 loss to Boston United, becoming their first-ever black footballer. Just weeks later, he would blag his way to the…
Imagine turning on the TV to watch your club’s new signing make his debut, only to realise within minutes that he can’t even trap a ball. Now picture discovering that this same player had convinced your manager he was an international star with nothing more than a few phone calls and a smooth story. That’s…
“You see, they’re in a 3-2-5 in possession, inverted full-backs creating the box midfield. But out of possession, it’s more of a 4-2-2-2, with the wingers engaging the second phase in a hybrid press.” Now, read that again and ask yourself, what have you actually learned? The rise of Football Tacticos – those self-styled tactical…
As qualifying for the 2026 World Cup begins, so does a new era for England. The country’s first-ever German head coach, Thomas Tuchel, will take charge of his first games. The former Chelsea manager’s appointment opens the door to those keen to stake their claim for the 26-man squad.
Most Premier League fans are resigned to the fact that the title will be heading to Anfield this season as Arne Slot’s Liverpool have opened up a 13-point gap at the top of the league with 11 GW’s left to play. But as European action begins to heat up approaching the business end of the…
Following the drama-filled Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks ahead of the weekend round of fixtures in GW25. Ahead of GW24 we picked Ipswich livewire Omari Hutchinson as our surprise pick, and despite falling to a 2-1 defeat to fellow relegation candidates Southampton, the young Englishman caused…
Following the final round of Europe’s new-look league phase, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks for GW24 ahead of the weekend round of fixtures. Ahead of GW23 we picked under-fire Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison as our surprise pick, and despite falling 2-1 to relegation candidates Leicester City, the Brazilian International did get…
Amad Diallo was a victim of human trafficking, but this scheme was also the reason he has made it to the heights of football so far. This is the story.
Following another round of midweek European action, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks ahead of the GW23’s weekend round of fixtures. Ahead of GW22 we picked Nottingham Forest’s wideman Anthony Elanga as our surprise pick, and despite winning 3-2, the Swedish International was unable to get involved in any of the three…
