While Arsenal’s title rivals are splashing out millions in search of players with world-class potential – players that make a difference to their title credentials – it’s all quite quiet at The Emirates Stadium where a biting silence looks set to last longer and deep into the season. Granit Xhaka’s ...
Read More »Portugal vs Wales: EURO 2016 Semi-Final Preview.
Embed from Getty Images Portugal square off against a determined Wales side in Lyon looking to seal an elusive spot in the final of the European Championships of 2016. Wales, who overcame the tough task of Belgium in the previous round, have made it to the last four for the ...
Read More »Is Alexandre Lacazette the man for Arsenal?
Embed from Getty Images After missing out on Jamie Vardy, signing a striker is vital for Arsenal. Although Olivier Giroud is impressing many for France at the Euros; they need to bolster their attacking options with Danny Welbeck suffering a long term injury. In years gone by, fans have ...
Read More »Will this be yet another disappointing transfer window for Arsenal?
Embed from Getty Images Before the window had even opened, Arsenal had confirmed the signing of Granit Xhaka; who was absolutely fantastic at the Euros may I add. However, since then the transfer window has been far from exciting for Arsenal fans. The failure to secure the signing of Jamie ...
Read More »Host nation progress to Euro 2016 semi-finals
Embed from Getty Images Host nation France romped home to a semi-final encounter against Germany with a 5-2 victory over Iceland. But like many of the ‘bigger’ nation’s in the competition, France have made a slow start to the tournament, but were ruthless in the first half against the ...
Read More »Arsene Wenger for England makes Perfect Sense
It won’t have been necessary to be good at vaticinating in order to predict the aftermath of a horrendous UEFA Euro 2016 campaign for England under Roy Hodgson. As The Three Lions added another landmark departure from a major tournament to their infamous dossier of failures, Hodgson’s resignation was somewhat ...
Read More »FA look to appoint Southgate as interim manager
Embed from Getty Images Following Roy Hodgson’s resignation after England crashed out of Euro 2016 in humiliating circumstances against Iceland, the FA are looking likely to appoint England Under 21 manager Gareth Southgate as head coach of the national side on an interim basis. The former Middlesbrough manager, who ...
Read More »Why dropping Mesut Özil won’t necessarily harm Germany at Euro 2016
Embed from Getty Images I know what you’re thinking: ‘this writer’s lost the plot!’ I can assure you though, I haven’t, and yes you have read this correctly: Germany really should consider dropping their four-time player of the year. My reasoning behind this is as follows – as an avid ...
Read More »Jamie Vardy won’t suit Arsenal’s Style of Play
Embed from Getty Images The much vaunted Arsenal treasury looks like it’s finally being put to use having thankfully found a way out of the hands of its gluttonous owners and into the hands of the club’s dearest: Arsene Wenger. The Frenchman is on fire even before the transfer window ...
Read More »Arsenal sign Granit Xhaka, but what more do they need?
Embed from Getty Images The Gunners have finally announced the signing of 23 year old central midfielder Granit Xhaka, and this is exactly what Arsenal needed. A young, aggressive and tough tackling midfielder, who also possesses great leadership skills. The signing of Xhaka gives Arsenal that extra tenacity in midfield, ...
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