Raffaele Cretaro – One Of Our Own
Very few players in the League of Ireland get the adoration and love from fans that the Tubbercurry Tornado*, Raffaele Cretaro, gets from the Sligo Ro [...]
Kieran Sadlier: Sligo Rovers’ New Hope
When Kieran Sadlier was announced as a Sligo Rovers player in January 2016 I will admit I knew very little about the ex Irish international.
I was [...]
Is Kylian Mbappe The Next Star Forward off the French Production Line?
Kylian Mbappe is treading a path familiar to many young French footballers.
From beginning as a player at his hometown club AS Bondy, to the Champi [...]
Ranking The Nominees: 2016 Puskas Goal of the Year Award
It’s nearly the end of 2016, which means it’s time for the yearly slog of “awards”.
Mixed amongst the clutter of player and manager of the year awa [...]
Montreal 3, Toronto 2: The 401 Derby – White Lines Not Found
Italy coach Giampiero Ventura refuses to call up MLS and Toronto FC's star player, Sebastian Giovinco, because in his view “he plays in a league that [...]
League of Ireland 2016 Season Review
It's over, it's finally over.
After nine months of action, the League of Ireland season drew to a close last weekend when runners up in the league [...]
Kasper Dolberg: Ajax’s Dashing Dane
John Steen Olsen has a keen eye for talent. The scout has been employed by Ajax for a number of years now as their eyes in Scandinavia, and he has alr [...]
Tactical Analysis On TV: Q & A With Stevie Grieve
Sam McGuire spoke to coach and pundit Stevie Grieve about the state of tactical analysis on TV and in the media.
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Christian Pulisic: Not US Soccer’s Messiah Yet
Anyone in America with access to the internet or television that possesses even a mild interest in soccer knows the name Christian Pulisic.
“17-yea [...]
When Will a Defender Win the Ballon d’Or Again?
The Ballon d’Or is a striker’s trophy, let’s face it.
No individual award in world football evokes more prestige and controversy than the Golden Ba [...]