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

Is doping as much a problem in football as in other sports?

Doping is the dirtiest word in sports and footballs biggest secret. Through a combination of denial, ignorance and fear, football has escaped the kind of credibility stripping publicity that has left the reputation of other sports permanently scarred. Coaches, players and fans take pride in “their” sport being the cleanest, but the evidence points to the contrary. Those with the…

Ayden Wallace

The level playing field? Why we should boycott the UEFA U21 Championships in Israel

The situation for Palestinians in the occupied territories calls for immediate action and international football may be the ideal stage… It suits many in the game to proclaim the progressive nature of football, but in reality it is increasingly being used as a tool to mask other behaviour. Despite action around racism in football, FIFA has recently awarded Russia, where…

Butch Roberts
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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…

Grace Saville

Copa Libertadores Preview: Who will make it to the final?

As you may have noticed, the World Cup is over, and with…

Ayden Wallace

The Rooney Rule And The Lack Of Black Managers In English Football

There has been an incredible amount of debate about whether the ‘Rooney…

Ayden Wallace

The Time has Come for a New Football-themed Slot Machine

Football is possibly the most popular sport in the world. It is…

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The level playing field? Why we should boycott the UEFA U21 Championships in Israel

The situation for Palestinians in the occupied territories calls for immediate action…

Butch Roberts

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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Why is Roma’s Radja Nainggolan so sought after?

Who is this Radja Nainggolan who is frequently being brought up in…

Butch Roberts

Tactical Analysis: How have Spurs set up under AVB so far?

For the past two years, Spurs have favored a 4-4-1-1 attack that…

Butch Roberts
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Which three clubs are leading the race for Toby Alderweireld?

Not many football fans had heard of Toby Alderweireld before this season. The defender plied his trade for Ajax before joining Atletico Madrid. It was at Atleti that Alderweireld was…

Grace Saville