Category: Features
Bosz out. Stöger in! – Bundesliga Zeitung
Borussia Dortmund provided two unsurprising outcomes this weekend: firstly, they lost at home to Werder Bremen, and secondly, Peter Bosz was sacked as [...]
“He’s got to do better there” – How Football Punditry Is Eating Itself
As a rule, I tend not to write in the first person, but as you can see, I’ve already broken it. I do so to provide a disclaimer: I’m not going to have [...]
No Ancelotti, So Who Could Italy Turn To? – The Calcio Consultant
The pain of watching the World Cup draw on Friday and not seeing Italy’s name was one thing. Having that disappointment compounded by the Azzurri fait [...]
Bosz Hangs On But Stöger Is Gone – Bundesliga Zeitung
Sitting rock bottom of the Bundesliga, with no wins and just 3 points from 14 games, it seemed almost inevitable that coach Peter Stöger would depart [...]
Previewing the African Nations Heading to the World Cup
As the draw for the FIFA World Cup in Russia pits continental powerhouses against each other, Richard Gyasi profiles Africa’s representatives and thei [...]
Liverpool’s Tale of Two Brazilians
Look on the bright side, Brighton fans: despite losing 5-1, you were treated to some Brazilian magic at the Amex. The Seagulls were dazzled by a Liver [...]
No Square Peg: Ashley Young’s Impressive United Renaissance Rolls On
In a Manchester United side featuring Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial et al, few expected Ashley Young to be the difference maker against a [...]
Dortmund & Schalke in Revierderby Day Drama – Bundesliga Zeitung
Last week, I described the Revierderby as "a match you cannot afford to miss". On reflection, I think perhaps I understated it. In fact, it's going to [...]
Bill Shankly’s ‘Forgotten’ Barren Period 1966-1973 and Criticisms of his Tenure
Bill Shankly will forever be known as a phenomenally influential manager at Liverpool. Because of this, the six trophyless seasons that followed the l [...]
No Time Like the Present for Montella’s Milan Dismissal – The Calcio Consultant
It was only a matter of time.
Vincenzo Montella’s days as AC Milan manager were certainly numbered, and many of the Rossoneri faithful would sugges [...]