Should referees take a tougher stance on penalty box holding at set-pieces?

Penalty box holding is a contentious issue that has reared it’s head again this weekend. Branislav Ivanovic felt he should have had a penalty for holding in the first half having been wrestled to the ground where otherwise he’d probably have headed a free-kick in. From the same free-kick John Terry was also being wrestled to the ground to nullify…

Audrey Mitchell

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

He was virtually anonymous at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday as Juventus crashed to a second defeat in two Serie A matches. In fact, he’s cut a frustrated figure of late for the Old Lady with some wayward shooting from distance and some silly fouls and bookings but there is no denying Paul Pogba is a truly top draw individual…

Grace Saville

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’. His vision is exemplary and his use of space and time on the ball is world class. Time to time he comes up with some outrageous goals. Goals like the…

Ayden Wallace
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AC Milan’s Players To Wear Mothers’ Surnames On Their Jerseys On Mother’s Day Weekend

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With Di Maria, Blind and Falcao, how might Manchester United line-up?

The Best Front Line in Europe As an unprecedented transfer window that will be remembered with reverence by Manchester United fans draws to a close, Louis van Gaal will be…

Grace Saville