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A look back at the World Cup predictions and ahead to the Premier League season
It’s that time of the year again when everyone becomes a soothsayer and tries to…
Remembering William Prunier, the sixth-worst player in Manchester United history
Roll the Mastermind opening credits as fans tune in for another episode of highly intelligent…
The Premier League 2018/19 season preview
The Premier League season is upon us, and a raft of questions and queries surround…
The three sides of Lukas Podolski: international legend, hometown hero and club-level enigma
The presence of loyalty is scarce in modern football, but often you get a glimpse…
How Bryan Robson became Captain Marvel at Manchester United
The number seven shirt has a long history at Manchester United. Despite the lack of…
When Jürgen Klinsmann dived his way into the heart of English football
It is 8 July 1990 in Rome, and West Germany and Argentina are contesting the…
Will Wright talks Classic Shirts inspiration for The Gallery
In the minds of many, contemporary football kits just aren’t what they used to be.…
Why Leicester’s form at the turn of the millennium will provide Claude Puel with food for thought today
By a quirk of the fixture computer, Leicester City will open a Premier League campaign at…
The special relationship between Fulham and American players
The date of 16 March 2008 – a cold, dreary day in London – will…
Strachan, McAllister, Batty and Speed: how four names defined a brilliant Leeds team
There are two enduring emblems of Leeds United’s title win in 1992. Alongside the quiet…
Why Maurizio Sarri represents Chelsea’s best option in replacing Antonio Conte
In 2016, Maurizio Sarri memorably said: “If I saw my team defending and counter-attacking after…
Kevin De Bruyne and the journey to perfecting midfield simplicity
Leonardo Da Vinci once said: “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” Life is full of complexities, yet…
Why have England traditionally feared the fantasista?
The tradition within English football has always been to value hard work, physicality and determination…
Is Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City the best to ever grace the Premier League?
The 2017/18 season saw Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side breaking records to become…
Why didn’t Francis Jeffers fulfil his undoubted potential?
There was a time towards the turn on the Millennium that clubs in Britain, and…
The beauty and the brawn of Patrick Berger, a footballer perfect for his era
The town of Bamber Bridge was the unlikely location for a sneak-peak of what was…
Why was Michael Carrick so under-appreciated throughout his career?
Since the turn of the century, Manchester United have been one of the defining factors…