Harry Maguire

The January transfer window offers teams a second chance.  It is time to address what went unaddressed in the summer and respond to problems that have surfaced in the opening half of the season.  The window tends to focus on clubs managing injury crises or those needing a final push...

People often obsess over formations and forget that it is the personnel and the actions behind the structure that determine whether a formation becomes functional or not.  The numbers on paper are just a base or a reference point.  What matters is how the system breathes, how players interpret their...

Tottenham Hotspur have lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 win over Manchester United. In addition to the silverware, this win grants Tottenham participation in next season’s UEFA Champions League despite finishing in the 17th spot in the Premier League—a remarkable achievement for the team this season. In...

Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. The Europa Final will be a perfect occasion for both teams to salvage their disastrous Premier League seasons and miraculously reserve a precious spot in...

Manchester City will host Manchester United on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. This match will mean a lot to both teams, giving both a chance to build some much-needed momentum. In this tactical analysis preview of the Manchester Derby, we will explore both teams’ tactics and identify what to avoid...

Since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, Manchester United have had no less than 10 managers, including interim appointments, with Rúben Amorim now becoming the latest to take on the role. Despite a series of managerial changes, Man United have struggled to find a coach who can restore them to...

The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue has previously hosted the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Barcelona, as well as the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final, which saw Italy beat France, among numerous...

The English Premier League is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most illustrious domestic competition in world football. This has not necessarily translated to success on the international stage for England in recent years. With that said, however, they were finalists four years ago in the 2020 tournament on...

Nathan Collins has just become the most expensive Irish football player of all time after earning a £20.5 million move. After breaking through into Burnley's first team in the last season, Collins caught the eye of many Premier League clubs. His form in the 18 Premier League fixtures he started...

So Euro 2020 has officially come to an end and the Italians reign as the champions of Europe. Across the tournament as a whole, it is difficult to argue that Italy are not deserving champions. Their coach Roberto Mancini has removed the shackles of tradition that so often surrounded the...