by Sam Tighe | Nov 1, 2013
Every year we see a number of teams leap forward in an unexpected manner, shunning their preseason tag of “mid-table mediocrity” or “relegation fodder.” This campaign has been no different, and no less than seven teams are pulling up trees in...
by Sam Tighe | Oct 24, 2013
The fervour surrounding Aaron Ramsey is reaching unprecedented levels, and with every sensational performance comes another wave of praise. Jack Wilshere’s return to fitness, Olivier Giroud’s return to form and the acquisition of Mesut Ozil have all been...
by Sam Tighe | Oct 18, 2013
With 21 of 32 teams qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup already, the competition’s momentum will now truly begin to pick up. Bosnia & Herzegovina, England, Chile, Ecuador, Honduras and Spain are just some of the teams that sealed their passage on a frantic...
by Sam Tighe | Oct 10, 2013
Since the FIFA Ballon d’Or’s inception in 2010, Lionel Messi has won it each and every time. His first crowning was a close one, with teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi finishing in second and third placed respectively, but the last two have been landslide...
by Sam Tighe | Sep 20, 2013
There will have been thousands, perhaps millions of punters who placed bets on lengthy accumulators based on what they thought would happen in the opening slate of Champions League games. Almost every single one of them will have been wrong. True to form over the past...
by Sam Tighe | Sep 12, 2013
Arsene Wenger lit up transfer deadline day with the signing of Mesut Ozil for £42 million, entrancing each and every fan into a stunned state of adoration. It’s a coup which excites the fans, and signing a world-class player—one of the finest in his position in world...
