Coping in Copenhagen: The in-form Danes Ireland must contain
by Martin Laurence
at samedi, nov. 11 2017 15:37
Martin O’Neill takes his Republic of Ireland side to Copenhagen on Saturday with the familiar billing of being the underdogs in Copenhagen.It’s fair to say the Boys in Green won’t mind that one bit, though this weekend’s visitors need certainly be wary of a number of Denmark ...
Player Focus: Consistency Paying Dividends for the Premier League's Best CB Combinations
by Alistair Tweedale
at mercredi, janv. 14 2015 17:22
On the face of it alone, it is difficult to know what to make of the fact that 98 different starting centre-back combinations have been used in the Premier League this season. It certainly sounds like a lot, at first glance. 21 gameweeks of 10 games is 210 matches thus far, so that means 420 separat...
Team Focus: New Look Villa Proving Hard to Watch for the Fans
by Martin Laurence
at mardi, janv. 6 2015 09:59
As choruses of 'we only want one goal' rang around Villa Park the home fans were made to wait until the 89th minute against Championship bottom dwellers Blackpool to get their wish on Sunday. The goal came from a familiar source as a thunderous Christian Benteke drive proved just too powerful for Jo...
Player Focus: Ron Vlaar - Villa's Most Invaluable Player
by Martin Laurence
at mardi, janv. 21 2014 17:30
It's fair to say that Aston Villa's first half display against Liverpool left the majority of their fans scratching their heads on Saturday evening. They'll have been used to the side performing far better on the road this season, with the eventual point they picked up at Anfield taking their tally ...