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Jurrien Timber: A New Kind of Defender
Jurrien Timber has become a regular starter for Ajax under Erik ten Hag. With the media speculating that Timber could be joining his current manager at Manchester United next season, let’s take a closer look at his game and how the versatile 20-year-old has become an important cog in Erik ten Hag’s well-oiled Ajax machine.…
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Maxime Lopez: Sassuolo’s French Midfield Maestro
After Italy won Euro 2020, it became increasingly unlikely that Manuel Locatelli was going to remain at Sassuolo thanks to his performances at the tournament, and it was Juventus who acquired him before the 2021/22 campaign commenced. However, his departure from the Emilian club gave his former Neroverdi teammate Maxime López more opportunity and…
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Analysing Manchester United’s Haphazard Recruitment Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s Retirement
During Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign as Manchester United manager, he was applauded for his ability to modernise, tweak and overhaul his squad to continue along the winning trail. But since his departure, it could be argued that United have failed to stitch together even one squad fit to compare with any of his best at…
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The Next Young Prospects Who Could Be Set for a Move Away From Russia or Ukraine
When Tetê scored with practically his first touch for Lyon in April 2022, he became the first real product of FIFAs move to allow easier access for Ukrainian-based players and coaches to move to Europe. “Temporary rules addressing the exceptional situation deriving from the war in Ukraine” allows Ukrainian league players to effectively be…
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Barnsley: From Fairytale to Freefall
Upon the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, despite an instant hint of bitterness among Barnsley fans, there was a feeling of overriding joy and optimism that the following campaign could take them one step further. Valerien Ismael was the man who took them within a sniff of the top flight in his maiden season…
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How Sports Betting is Contributing to the Growth of Soccer Across Europe and Beyond
Sports betting involves placing a wager on the outcome of a sports game or tournament. It has become a popular practice all across the world, especially over the past few decades. The sports gambling industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, with a size of about $66.8 billion, as of late…
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Ibrahim Sangaré: PSV’s Ivorian Midfield Powerhouse
PSV has had a season filled with ups and downs. A strong start in the Champions League qualification, beating Galatasaray and Midtjylland in the second and third round, and a big 4-0 victory against Ajax in the Johan Cruyff Schaal helped the team to get some motivation for the season ahead. Having to face…
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James Garner – Red Devils Youngster Itching for Premier League Football After Pivotal Performances in Nottingham Forest Promotion Bid
Even in spite of a season-altering loss to Bournemouth in their penultimate game of the campaign, a 1-0 loss at the hands of The Cherries giving the second spot to Scott Parker’s men, confidence is still oozing out of Nottingham Forest at this moment in time. A recent 5-1 win over Swansea saw Steve…
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Kyle Walker-Peters’ Emergence at Southampton
England are currently spoilt for choice at right-back. World-class young talents Reece James and Trent Alexander-Arnold are competing in the modern-day Lampard vs. Gerrard debate. Even to the extent of discussions around which full-back can operate best in the centre of the park. Then you have 2018 World Cup hero and free-kick specialist Kieran Trippier.…
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One Player From Each Championship Club Who Will Play in the Premier League – Part Two
For those of you who are yet to read part one of this series, please go back and read that to get the gist of this article, and a better understanding of twelve more outstanding Championship prospects who we believe will overcome what we’ll call the Dwight Gayle divide, bettering those deemed too good for…
