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Is the past the key to the future for Italian football?
Yet more match-fixing allegations signal yet another low for Italian football. A low of such proportions that has led to Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti pondering the merits of suspending the (once) beautiful game in a country which sees football as...read more »
LIverpool’s lament: have FSG made a grave mistake?
FSG have now come under heavy criticism from fans after the owners sacked Kenny Dalglish from the managerial role due to Liverpool’s poor league form. Fans put up angry blogs on how Kenny was not given enough time at the...read more »
The search begins for Liverpool’s new boss: but who’s the right man for the job?
Liverpool are in turmoil at the moment. The ever revolving door of managers at Anfield has turned again, this time Liverpool legend “King” Kenny Dalglish being the latest victim of the boardroom boot, joining the now-England manager Roy Hodgson and...read more »
Four years of footballing perfection: can Barcelona go on without Pep?
The previously unimaginable fears of many were confirmed on Friday morning as Pep Guardiola, Barcelona's most successful ever manager, confirmed he would be leaving the club at the end of the season at an eagerly awaited press conference. Due to the...read more »
Can football’s mystery man lead Barcelona to further success?
Since becoming Barcelona's most successful ever coach, Pep Guardiola has become notorious for continuously signing one year contracts. His current deal will therefore expire at the end of this season and due to his out-of-the-ordinary behaviour, questions and speculation naturally...read more »
Are the cracks beginning to show at Barcelona?
Let’s go right back to 2006 – Barcelona are preparing for their first Champions League cup final since 1992. Of course, we know they won, with Juliano Belletti grabbing the winner in the 81st minute. We also know that Lionel...read more »
Which Barcelona legend will Chelsea turn to: Guardiola or Rijkaard?
Chelsea’s search for a new manager has prompted wild speculation as to who will be Carlo Ancelotti’s replacement at Stamford Bridge. It is clear Roman Abramovich wants the fortunes at Stamford Bridge turned around quickly with immediate success at home...read more »
With their track-record, who would want to take over at Chelsea?
With Roman Abramovich now recruiting for his seventh manager in eight seasons was it right to show Carlo Ancelotti the door after only two years at Chelsea? It was back in April that I suspect Carlo Ancelotti’s time at Chelsea had...read more »