1 It’s not the matter of will anymore. It’s the matter of when. With this result, Al Jazira have taken sole possession of the AGL trophy. PERIOD!!! LAST WEEK: 2 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won at Dibba Al Fujairah 3-0 Next AGL match: Home against Al…
It’s You, Not Me: How Finding a Villain in Football is Always the Easiest Explanation
“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” – Albert Einstein A perfect quote to begin with – featuring a level of ambiguity similar to the topic that’s come to my mind today. How else can you address the eternal cycle of…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 21: Al Hilal Continue To Display Characteristics Of Champions
1 Kept banging on the Fateh door, eventually opened it in the 97th minute. Pulled one of those Fergie time moments which we normally see with Manchester United. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won against Al Fateh 1-0 Next SPL match: Away at Al Raed (6/4) 2 Nassr…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 21: Al Jazira Back At Being The Team To Beat
1 Have won six in a row since that defeat against Al Ain in January. Seems like Cosmin has improved the defensive lineup as the back four has only conceded 2 goals in their last six. Are we going to jinx them? LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 |…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 20: Al Hilal Ride The Storm Creating Havoc At Ittihad
1 As a typical Clasico calls for a showcase of relentless grit, posture and unwillingness to simply give-in, league leaders Al Hilal were the ones to top this one out. Showing less than pure class to come from a goal down but then showing class to score two…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 20: Al Ahli Take Top Pole After Finally Beating Rivals
1 That’s a solid looking last four results, and a very good comeback on Saturday against an in-form (domestic league) Al Jazira team. Al Ahli’s defense isn’t yet what they were last year, but when you have an attacking groove like this it almost doesn’t matter. LAST WEEK:…
SPL Power Rankings, Week 19: Al Nassr Announce Their Intentions To Fight Till The End
1 Ho-hum, four goals – and a shutout against a team that can’t seem to get one. Bet against them at your peril. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 5 Latest result: Won against Al Khaleej 4-0 Next SPL match: Away at Al Ittihad (5/3) 2 Systematically neutralised their greatest threat – Omar…
AGL Power Rankings, Week 19: Jazrawi’s Chopping Their Way Through
1 Have not lost a game in 2017 having scored 21 and conceding 5 and with an in-form striker like Mabkhout that number does not surprise us. Inching closer to their first title in 6 years. LAST WEEK: 1 HIGH: 1 | LOW: 4 Latest result: Won against Emirates 5-0 Next…