Baines Leads Way for Europe's Best Attacking Full-Backs
by Martin Laurence
at lunes, nov. 14 2011 16:32
The job of the full-back has changed dramatically over the years, arguably more so than any other role on the pitch. Club and opposition pending, a full-back is expected to work up and down the flank more so than a traditional wide midfielder in many sides these days, and the right and left-backs' r...
Clinical Finishers Key to Europe's Shot Shy Sides
by Paul McKinnon
at lunes, nov. 14 2011 10:10
WhoScored Scout: Europe's Top 20 Under-21s
by Martin Laurence
at viernes, nov. 11 2011 17:28
WhoScored has been on a scouting mission across Europe's top 5 leagues to pinpoint the up and coming stars on the continent. Based on WhoScored ratings we have compiled a list of the top 20 under-21s so far this season, analysing 5 of the top 10 in particular, over a range of positions.All players a...
Player Focus: Shot Shy Villa Profiting from Gift of the Gab
by Martin Laurence
at jueves, nov. 10 2011 16:51
The story of the local boy turned good is a heartwarming one for a fan of any club, and the affinity between Gabby Agbonlahor, Aston Villa and its fans is one that is rekindling this season. The Erdington-born forward broke into the Villa side at such a young age, it is easy to forget that he is sti...
Out Of The Blue: Italy Continue To Overlook Antonio Di Natale
by Adam Digby
at jueves, nov. 10 2011 12:44
With injury and illness robbing Cesare Prandelli of two players who were quickly establishing themselves as Italy's first choice pairing under the former Fiorentina coach, it has quickly become necessary to look for alternative options in attack for the Azzurri. Such is the gravity of the situation ...
Player Focus: A Chance he will not Giroud
by Andrew Gibney
at miércoles, nov. 9 2011 10:34
Outsiders Should be Preferred Out Wide vs Spain
by Martin Laurence
at martes, nov. 8 2011 15:59
England go into their eye-catching friendly with Spain on Saturday with a number of players knowing that this coming week's fixtures may be key in proving they have what it takes against the very best on the international scene. With the likes of Rooney, Young and Gerrard all absent, a number of pla...
WhoScored Pits England's Best Available XI vs Spain
by Martin Laurence
at lunes, nov. 7 2011 16:55
The international breaks have been coming thick and fast, and too much so for many of the club managers' liking, though November's friendlies will be the last for a considerable period. With that in mind WhoScored will be analysing, throughout the week, what is undoubtedly one of the most mouth-wate...
Juventus Looking to Defend Away Record at Napoli
by Paul McKinnon
at sábado, nov. 5 2011 11:53
The Wide Angle: Stephan Lichtsteiner, Giorgio Chiellini & Christian Maggio
by Adam Digby
at viernes, nov. 4 2011 11:59
The problems Juventus have endured over the past few seasons, through a string of poor quality fullbacks, has been well documented and earlier in the season this blog focused on the investments made by the club in that position over the summer. It looked specifically at the arrival of Swiss internat...