We have all grown used to clubs locked in bitter conflict, creating a sort of stalemate on our fantasy team selections apart from other pressing issues. But the trio from the EPL that are in the midst of a month long battle should have us reflecting on where the…
The SWOT analysis is an important tool in business to get perspective. It can be applied to other things outside of business too. Like football. So the manner in which Roy Hodgson has set up his team almost looks like following that same mantra. Mitigate your weaknesses, and…
If one has to understand the importance given to “squad numbers” by our beloved historians of this sport, it would primarily have been to differentiate the footballers on the pitch. These numbers indicated position, with the first eleven being given numbers between 1 &11. All of the 1…
When then Preston boss; David Moyes was offered the Everton job ten years ago, a lot of people warned him to stay away, calling it a dead end due to the club’s eventual relegation. Moyes saw a sleeping giant and disregarded the advice. Two days later, he grabbed…
The sun goes down, the stars come out And all that counts, is here and now My universe will never be the same I’m glad you lost, I’m glad you lost. The above lyrics to a song, coincidentally from the recently famous English group: The Wanted, was what…