And so it’s official; Welcome to Manchester United, Erik ten Hag. The procession of managers continues in the post-Ferguson era, as Manchester United attempt to return to the days of glory past. When Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013, he told the fans to back the new manager, who, incidentally, was his own pick. David Moyes was plucked from Everton and installed into the hottest seat in the Premier League. There was excitement and trepidation …
The UEFA Champions League rolls towards the business end once again. The 2021/22 season has thrown up its own set of surprises and unexpected scorelines. From Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund getting demoted to the Europa League, and a spirited Villarreal knocking out Juventus, we’ve seen it all. But now that the quarter-finals are here, who are the key players to watch out for? Champions League quarterfinal: Benfica v Liverpool Mo Salah This is probably the …
The World Cup table is ready, and the places are all set. The greatest spectacle in football is here, albeit a few months late. The sweltering heat of Qatar made it impossible for a regular June slot, so here we are, preparing for a winter, rather than a summer, of football. We were all hoping for World Cup action in the summer, but instead we’ll have to be satisfied with the UEFA Nations League. Qualifying …
Barcelona, you were missed. The turmoil of Messi’s last days, and the downward spiral in the wake of his departure made it feel like the death of a great club. It would take ages for Barcelona to return to their glory days, we said. All they needed in the end, was some passion. Appointing former players as managers has become more of a trend nowadays. Frank Lampard at Chelsea, Andrea Pirlo at Juventus, Mikel Arteta …
Chelsea FC’s world is about to change. After 19 years under the benevolence of Roman Abramovich’s purse, they’re now embarking on a new era. Abramovich completely transformed this club. Chelsea were previously in and around the top four in the Premier League. But under the Russian’s reign, they became a force to reckon with. Five Premier League titles. Two Champions League titles. Five FA Cups. Three League Cups. The UEFA Super Cup. And the FIFA …