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

The death of the box to box centre midfielder ft. Claude Makélélé

Whilst typically locked in debate on the way to Wembley for England’s game against France the other day, it suddenly occurred to me that box to box midfielders are a dying breed. Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Paul Scholes are some of the best players of our generation. All great drivers of teams who could both score goals and make…

Ayden Wallace

Will James Milner be a good replacement for Steven Gerrard at Liverpool?

James Milner is reportedly on the brink of leaving Manchester City on a free, having failed to agree a new contract with the club he joined from Aston Villa. Milner is being linked with Liverpool, the club who wanted to sign him from Aston Villa prior to him signing for City when he did. Rafa Benitez was interestingly obsessed with…

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Will Roberto Martinez still be at Everton in the Summer?

With the end of the current Premier League season in sight,  there…

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Why Are Newcastle After Luuk De Jong?

He’s the Eredivisie’s most improved player. Luuk De Jong (21) lived “in…

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Not many football fans had heard of Toby Alderweireld before this season.…

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Statistical Analysis: Would Yohan Cabaye strengthen Arsenal’s midfield options?

Arsene Wenger has been slammed for his transfer inactivity during the recent…

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Tactical Analysis: Why isn’t David Moyes getting the best out of Robin van Persie?

Robin van Persie’s form hasn’t been terrible this season with him scoring…

Butch Roberts

Tactical Analysis: Is a 3-3-4 the tactical future for Antonio Conte’s Juventus?

4-2-4, 4-3-3, 3-5-1-1, 3-5-2…since he took over the Juventus job three seasons…

Ayden Wallace

Is Sacking Pochettino A Smart Move For Chelsea?

Mauricio Pochettino has left Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season.…

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A Statistical And Tactical Look At How Good Luis Suarez Is

Luis Suarez has grabbed the headlines of late for all the wrong…

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