Player Focus: The Top 5 Full-Backs in La Liga
by David Cartlidge
at vendredi, mai 24 2013 13:12
A full-back is one of the most vital components of any team, as he can provide stability and intelligence in defence but also support from an attacking point of view. The best these days can balance both, and La Liga has several who are adept in doing so. The position is even more important in some ...
Player Focus: Cuadrado's 2013 Form Coincided With Fiorentina's Serie A Surge
by Ben McAleer
at jeudi, mai 23 2013 13:10
Player Focus: Bale's Wonder Goals a Luxury Spurs Can't Do Without
by Martin Laurence
at mercredi, mai 22 2013 12:07
Although Tottenham were unable to secure Champions League football ahead of fierce North London rivals Arsenal, their prized asset did manage to finish his individual campaign on an increasingly familiar high.Having cleaned up in the respective awards ceremonies from his teammates, peers and the foo...
Player Focus: Europe's Most Potent Poachers
by Alistair Tweedale
at jeudi, mai 16 2013 14:36
The poacher. The fox in the box. The super sub.The primary job of a striker is to score goals, and each of these three terms is coined from players that tend to do so but rarely offer much else. Whilst Luis Suarez is a goalscorer who drops deep for possession and is thus very involved in Liverpool's...
Player Focus: Europe's Biggest Threats on the Counter Attack
by Martin Laurence
at jeudi, mai 16 2013 11:00
The theory that it's the weaker sides that are forced to play on the counter due to a lack of possession is one that has been quashed in recent years, with a number of Europe's top sides using the opportunity to break with devastating effect nowadays.The increasing dominance of the 4-2-3-1 tactic ce...
Player Focus: The Stats Behind La Liga's Top Keepers
by David Cartlidge
at mercredi, mai 15 2013 17:00
With the season drawing to a close in Spain attention turns to awards including the Pichichi for top scorer, and the more competitive Zamora. This gong is handed out to the best goalkeeper with regards to their goals conceded per game ratio. With a brilliant contingent of keepers in Spain, including...
Player Focus: Is A Target Man The Favourable Striking Option?
by Ben McAleer
at mardi, mai 14 2013 17:23
Player Focus: Maturing Coutinho Set for Iconic Liverpool Status?
by Martin Laurence
at lundi, mai 13 2013 15:27
While a Daniel Sturridge hat-trick ultimately sealed all three points for Liverpool at Craven Cottage this weekend, the influence of another January signing should not be undervalued. Many felt that Brazilian 'wonderkid' Philippe Coutinho would take time to acclimatise to the faster and more physica...
Player Focus: Is Marouane Fellaini Good Enough For Manchester United?
by Ben McAleer
at lundi, mai 13 2013 13:00
When Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed his intention to step down from his role with Manchester United at the end of the season, it was understandable to see the outpour of emotion from the footballing family, even from those that do not support the Manchester side.A career spanning 26 years at a single c...