Liverpool have announced that World cup winning midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and Hungarian starlet Dominik Szoboszlai will be joining the Merseyside reds, and with that comes a well-awaited rejuvenation to Liverpool’s midfield that has been subpar and not exactly creative since Coutinho’s departure.
Continue reading “Klopp’s transfer genius to rebuild Liverpool and remain top contenders for years to come”The English Premier League has at last come to a conclusion, and with that, it is time to see how the 2022/23 signings faired at their new clubs.
Starting off with the Gunners, Gabriel Jesus has been a 7/10, and although he was not their standout player of the 22/23 season, Saka and Martinelli have been able to shine next to him upfront.
Continue reading “PL MONTHLY ROUNDUP: Grading every big-name transfer made by the PL’s ‘big six’ (2022/23 Edition)”
Arsenal needs backup Centre backs as soon as possible. Saliba’s absence towards the end of Arsenal’s 22/23 season due to injury was evidence enough that there needs to be some changes made as the Gunners lost out on the league in the remaining fixtures of April and May.
After topping the league for almost 10 months, Arsenal’s dip in form was unexpected and abhorrent. Add in the disparity in terms of sheer ability to defend, then you’ll notice that the likes of Rob Holding are not fit backup for a title contending club.
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As we all know, the footballing world constantly evolves, and with that comes the introduction of new tactics and the modernization & bringing back of old philosophies.
According to Rhys Desmond, the variety of combinations that can exist are simply far greater. Formations can change by the wind, positions are multitudinous, and even roles within the same positions differ drastically. It’s one of the essential ways in which we evaluate performance – by assessing what actually matters to a player in their role.
With that said, here are some few tips from various coaches, both professional and amateur, on how to, in basic terms, satisfy your role when playing a said position for the team.
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Ladies and gentlemen the English Premier League is back, and with it, the roller-coaster of emotions, depending on which Premier League team you support of course.
With only 5 game weeks already played, so much has happened for us to not be entertained. Records have been shattered, others equalled, and refereeing controversies spotted… Here’s a recap of how the five Game weeks played out.
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Recently, there has been a growing trend among South African first division teams whereby club owners essentially buy their way to the pinnacle of top-flight football.
In the last 5 years there has been a lot of changing of hands in ownership to a point where it has become ridiculous. Lifelong fans of top footballing brands such as Bloemfontein Celtic and Bidvest Wits have one day woken up to find that their teams are not existent any more.
Continue reading “Four rule changes that could change South African football for the better”
Banyana Banyana were crowned the new champions of the continent after coach Desiree Ellis’ brave charges defeated hosts Morocco to win Banyana their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
While Desiree Ellis’ team has without a doubt been a favorite for most of the WAFCON campaigns they participated in, they have had problems of choking, or rather being unfortunate at the last hurdle, with them losing five WAFCON finals before they clinched their maiden title this year.
Continue reading “WAFCON 2022 ROUNDUP: Six finals later, Banyana Banyana are Champs at last”The 2022/23 English Premier League season will soon be underway, and heading into the last two weeks of preseason training, teams have been suiting up their new transfer acquisitions for the coming season.
With that said, who might be your club’s most exciting prospect coming into the 2022/23 season?
Continue reading “Your PL Clubs Exciting Signing for the 2022/23 Season”The 2022/23 Premier League season is nearing its commencement, and the focus has already shifted to making predictions for the 2022/23 Premier League season.
With that said, it’s time to gaze at the entire Premier League table and predict where every team will finish in the upcoming season.
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