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The shrinking boarders of international football
International football still divides opinion. Some see it as an unnecessary disruption of the domestic season and others wait for the days at Wembley to watch teams of Brazil’s stature. One thing is for certain, international sides are becoming more...read more »
Italian clubs changing fortunes in Europe:
The 2012/13 season has seen a complete contrast for Italian clubs in European competitions. Serie A clubs came into the new season having lost a Champions League place to Germany following a succession of bad performances in Europe. 2007 was...read more »
What do you do about a problem like Mario Balotelli?
The infamous and headline-grabbing Italian Mario Balotelli has once again been courting controversy at Manchester City – only this time for having a visible spat with the man in charge, Roberto Mancini. Pictures have surfaced online of the two fellow...read more »
Despite European setback can Manchester City become the club Sheikh Mansour hoped?
On the 4th December, an expensive Manchester City team were defeated by a well-rotated Borussia Dortmund side and condemned to finish bottom of their Champions’ League group, winless and with just three points amassed. Meanwhile, Dortmund – the surprise package of...read more »
Will the Real Wigan Athletic Please Stand Up:
For 69 minutes of their encounter with the English champions, Manchester City, Wigan Athletic competed with their illustrious opponents very much on equal terms. Indeed, the Latics were playing the more expansive and free-flowing football while looking defensively comfortable. The...read more »
Let us all hope there’s no truth in the Suarez-to-City rumours, for the sake of football
I’m not a huge believer in the old mantra ‘One-man team’, the very phrase is flawed in that in order for one player to have such an impact in a game, he does require the help of his team-mates, however...read more »
Is the pressure on Roberto Mancini justified?
It's just under three years since we waved goodbye to Mark Hughes and said hello to a stylish Italian looking to prove himself in the Premier League. That Italian was of course the ex-Inter boss Roberto Mancini. After a spell of...read more »
Is Roberto Mancini’s job under threat?
One of the signs of a great manager is one who keeps calm when all around him are losing their heads. Sir Alex Ferguson is a master of it, Arsene Wenger has almost perfected it, Roberto Mancini – not so...read more »
Why Sir Alex Ferguson may be the right man to tame Man City’s most tenacious talent:
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has a reputation for being able to manage even the most tenacious talent. Over the years, every type of preening prima donna, overpaid wastrel and arrogant/obnoxious talent has made their way through the ranks...read more »
Is Adam Johnson right to suggest that young players should avoid Manchester City?
One of the most common complaints that tend to arise when old clubs receive new money, is that this cash infusion will kill the development of some of the younger talent at the club. When your club’s snapping up some...read more »