Football may have a long history with betting, with many of the Premier League’s top clubs funded by casino sponsorships and James Maddison the latest player to be outed as a poker fan. But there’s no greater gamble in football than wagering on the success of an individual, particularly if that person isn’t…
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What Now For Wesley Sneijder?
After falling out with manager Igor Tudor and not appearing to be in his plans, Wesley Sneijder is now a free agent after having his Galatasaray contract cancelled by mutual consent. The 33 year old conceded earlier this month that he was not yet aware of any interested clubs but that he trusts in…
How Liverpool Could Line-up in the 2017/18 season
Liverpool have been linked with a few big money players this summer and have already splashed out on Mohammed Salah and signed the former Chelsea youngster, Dominic Solanke. With these new additions, and potentially more to come, we decided to take a look at how they could line up in the coming season….
Can Conte Create A Dynasty At Chelsea?
The 2016/17 Premier League season saw Antonio Conte, despite an FA Cup final defeat to Arsenal, reinvigorate the former champions and go on to win the title in convincing fashion. The title was secure even before the final game of the season, with a 1-0 win over West Brom cementing Conte’s place in…
Has Social Media Done More Damage To Football Than Money?
The commercialism and profitability of the Premier League (and others across the world) has begun to spiral out of control in recent years. For the sixth year in a row, transfer spending has outstripped the previous year, with a gross spend of £1.165bn in the summer of 2016; a figure we expect to…
Alexandre Lacazette: Strengths, Weaknesses and a Move to Arsenal
With recent reports linking Alexandre Lacazette to Arsenal and a £46m deal expected in the coming days we take look at the profilic Frenchman’s strengths, weaknesses, and how he could fit into Arsene Wenger’s North London side. Strengths The first strength many point to in Lacazette’s game is his blistering pace and strong…
