Was Bruce Grobbelaar the original sweeper keeper?

Bruce Grobbelaar – The original sweeper keeper Manuel Neuer has been credited with re-defining the role of a goalkeeper in the modern game.  Neuer has been described as a “sweeper-keeper” because of his unique playing style. However this style of goalkeeping has been seen before, many years ago in England. Bruce Grobbelaar was signed on loan by Crewe Alexandra in…

Butch Roberts

Tactical & Statistical Analysis: Is Samir Nasri good enough for Manchester City?

Samir Nasri left Arsenal for Manchester City in the summer of 2011 with ambitions of winning trophies and stepping up to become a world class player. Nasri was successful in winning the league title with the club last season, but in terms of his own contribution, he has arguably not lived up to expectations. With City slipping 12 points behind…

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Do FC Barcelona have a looming Manchester City aging problem?

After a trophyless campaign under Tata Martino that left the club reeling and uncertain of its identity, Barcelona understandably took drastic action. They sacked Martino and spent big in the summer to provide new boss Luis Enrique with all the tools he would need to win. They gave him a powerful creative midfielder in Ivan Rakitic, two new goalkeepers in…

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Will England get goals in Euro 2016?

It seems that the new crop of youngsters has finally solved England’s…

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Do FC Barcelona have a looming Manchester City aging problem?

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Seeking Out the Early Betting Value for Euro 2016

With the European domestic seasons now largely done and dusted, attention is…

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Would Paul Pogba be a big waste of money for English clubs?

He was virtually anonymous at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday as Juventus…

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Should Chelsea sell Diego Costa in the summer?

According to reports Diego Costa could be on his way to Atletico…

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Tactical Analysis: Where is David Silva’s best position?

David Silva is undoubtedly one of the best attacking midfielders on the planet at present. His wizardry on the ball has dealt him the name ‘el mago’ or ‘the magician’.…

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