Smalling & Jones the Next Ferdinand & Terry?
by Martin Laurence
at viernes, jul. 15 2011 14:22
Having recently tied centre-back Chris Smalling down to a new long-term contract, Manchester United have added the former Fulham man's England Under-21 defensive partner Phil Jones to their ranks, and in doing so, may have combined England's future defensive pairing together ahead of their best year...
What Makes Luka Modric So Much in Demand?
by Paul McKinnon
at viernes, jul. 15 2011 10:22
Top 5 Bundesliga Centre Backs for Defensive Stats Combined
by Martin Laurence
at jueves, jul. 14 2011 16:38
The third installment of a feature analyzing the best centre-backs from last season with regards to purely defensive statistics looks at the German Bundesliga's most dominant defenders.Perhaps unsurprisingly, the eventual league champions in Germany, Borussia Dortmund are represented in the league's...
How will Villa Cope with Loss of Young & Downing?
by Martin Laurence
at jueves, jul. 14 2011 14:29
As Good as Carlos Tevez? Five Similar Options for City to Snap Up
by Paul McKinnon
at jueves, jul. 14 2011 12:07
Reinvestment Key for Udinese as Zapata Joins Inler in Leaving with Sanchez Sale Imminent
by Martin Laurence
at miércoles, jul. 13 2011 13:29
Udinese may well profit financially to a pleasant tune due to the sale of their star players this summer, but the respective losses of Christian Zapata, Gokhan Inler and the expected departure of Alexis Sanchez will be hugely detrimental to their results on the pitch if the trio are not adequately r...
Could a Chelsea Return Prove Successful for Scott Parker?
by Paul McKinnon
at miércoles, jul. 13 2011 10:29
Last Monday saw Chelsea confirm yet another lengthy lay-off for Michael Essien due to cruciate knee ligament damage sustained in the first day of pre-season training. The Ghanaian is expected to be out of action for around six months and with two similar injuries in the previous three seasons, the m...
Top 5 Premier League Centre Backs for Defensive Stats Combined
by Martin Laurence
at martes, jul. 12 2011 15:12
According to WhoScored.com ratings it is decipherable to see the best defender's from last season with regards to purely defensive statistics, starting with the Premier League.The likes of Manchester City, Chelsea and Everton are all represented, while pressure from opposing sides also forced the be...
Instrumental Inler to be Missed at Udinese with Napoli Set to Profit
by Martin Laurence
at martes, jul. 12 2011 14:39
Gokhan Inler has completed his move to Napoli after a drawn out transfer saga concluded with a bizarre unveiling of the Swiss international wearing a lion mask. The 27-year-old was a key player for fellow Serie a side Udinese last term and will leave a void in the centre of the park at his former cl...
What Roger Johnson’s Game Will Bring to Wolves
by Paul McKinnon
at martes, jul. 12 2011 10:00