Category: Football
Confident, ambitious, serious – the Nuno effect is taking Forest into dreamland
Communication is key for Nuno Espírito Santo, whether it is speaking to his squad, playing music or guiding horses over jumps. Simple and clear messages [more…]
How a rip-off of Ukraine’s Zorya Luhansk are climbing Russia’s pyramid
On 12 April a new club played its first game in Russia’s football pyramid. A healthy enough crowd gathered at Novokolor Arena in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, 20 miles [more…]
Reserved and focused Slot can savour Liverpool’s success as title beckons
Arne Slot was denied the perfect Feyenoord ending by PSV, when his team finished seven points behind their rivals, albeit having won the Dutch Cup. [more…]
Never mind the late drama, Amorim and Postecoglou still face the Ten Hag trap | Jonathan Wilson
Erik ten Hag has gone, but his shadow looms over English football still. The mistake was understandable enough: high on the euphoria of beating Manchester [more…]
Barcelona’s Bonmatí braced for ‘good rivalry’ of Chelsea showdown in WCL
Aitana Bonmatí says Barcelona have a “good rivalry, no bad things” with Chelsea as the Spanish holders prepare to meet the English club in their [more…]
Championship roundup: Solomon keeps Leeds top with victory at Oxford
Leeds are on the verge of promotion after Manor Solomon’s goal secured a 1-0 victory at Oxford. The win keeps Leeds top of the Championship [more…]
Slot denies Liverpool dropped Darwin Núñez due to row at training ground
Arne Slot has denied Darwin Núñez was dropped from Liverpool’s win against West Ham because of a training-ground row with a member of his coaching [more…]
It’s complicated: Awkward marriage of Maresca and Chelsea provides great drama | Barney Ronay
There was a news story this week about a team of a hundred scientists who have spent nine years analysing a single cubic millimetre of [more…]
Arsenal v Lyon: five key factors in the Women’s Champions League semi
The Montemurro-Slegers connection The former Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro, who left the club at the end of the 2020-21 season, returns to the Emirates Stadium [more…]
Manchester United’s crazy comeback was inspirational – and a reality check
Bedlam, pandemonium, ecstasy and simply wow: Manchester United’s three-goal, six-minute (and 34 seconds) blockbuster extra-time comeback from 4-2 down is one for the ages, and [more…]
