Category Archives: Managers

Liverpool’s recruitment policy more worrying than their lack of depth

Posted on December 3, 2013 by DC

As Liverpool stumbled to a 3-1 defeat at Hull on Sunday, the Reds’ so far almost impeccable run this season was abruptly brought to a halt, leading Brendan Rodgers to demand reinforcements and others to question the former Swansea manager’s … Read more…

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Was sacking Jol Fulham’s only chance?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Martin Jol comes across as a very likeable man. The softly-spoken Dutchman has often been portrayed as a gentle giant of sorts, one of football’s good men. However, sad as it might be to see him departing the Premier League, … Read more…

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One route for Pulis and Palace, but will it lead to survival?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Guest Blogger

There are a lot of reasons to feel uninspired by Tony Pulis’ football – the route one approach and flurry of long balls, the at times over reliance on a physical approach and the lack of a plan B. There … Read more…

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“Placid” Keane the right choice for Ireland

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Guest Blogger

“I need to learn my boundaries, when to say something, when to step back and hopefully I’ll get that right.” As introductory speech go, few have sounded as ominous as Roy Keane’s first press conference since being appointed Republic of … Read more…

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Karanka a massive gamble for Boro

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Desperate times, the saying goes, require desperate measures. And times, could hardly be more desperate in Middlesbrough, as seven and half years on from reaching the UEFA Cup final, Boro are only five points clear of the Championship’s bottom three. … Read more…

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Tan undermining Mackay’s efforts at Cardiff

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Vincent Tan is not a man who pays too much attention to feelings. Unless they concern his business, that is. The man who became extremely unpopular in the Welsh capital after deciding that the blue that had accompanied Cardiff City … Read more…

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