Category: News
Football Analytics: Where the Numbers Come From and How to Use Them
A decade ago, arguing about football meant goals, assists and what you saw with your own eyes. Today a pundit can cite a striker's expected goals, a m [...]
Nations League Europe: This Week’s And Next Week’s Biggest Fixtures
European football fans have plenty to look forward to over the coming days, with the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League league phase now in full swing. The c [...]
AFCON Qualifying: Nigeria Fight To Restore Pride In Their Nation’s Football Amid Uncertainty
By Ben McFadyean.
Nigeria begin their qualifying campaign for what many independents regard as one of the most engaging and authentic football tour [...]
South American International Preview: Messi Era Ends As New Eras Begin After 2026 World Cup
The first international window since the 2026 World Cup is upon us, with all ten CONMEBOL sides set to take part. Many countries have opted to play th [...]
Michael Carrick Feeling Familiar Pressure Of Recent Man United Managers
Michael Carrick knows better than most what Manchester United demand of their manager.
Having spent more than a decade at Old Trafford as a player [...]
Alexis Mac Allister Has Rediscovered His Best Form Under Andoni Iraola
Alexis Mac Allister had a slightly disappointing 2025/26 season. After helping Liverpool to the Premier League title the previous year, his performanc [...]
Copa Libertadores 2026: The Final Four On The Road To Montevideo Decided
By Louis Smith.
The road to Montevideo has reached the semi-final stage, and it is a familiar-looking picture in the Copa Libertadores, with three [...]
Thomas Reis Set For Mo Salah Link-Up At Trabzonspor
By Ben McFadyean.
Trabzonspor’s search for a successor to Fatih Tekke has been concluded successfully, with the appointment of 52-year-old Thomas R [...]
Sunderland Return to Europe After 53 Years – But Can They Compete on All Fronts?
Sunderland have made a fairly okay start to their Premier League season after suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Ipswich, which was followed by a 1-0 vict [...]
Celtic Defeat St Mirren On The Road To Maintain Unbeaten Start To Premiership Season
By Callum McFadden at St Mirren Park.
Martin O’Neill’s Celtic side made it five wins from five in the Scottish Premiership as they defeated second- [...]