For the German champions, the cracks have been on show all season. And against a defensively inspired Villarreal, there was no paper left to cover them with Tuesday, 12 April 2022, UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg: FC Bayern Munich 1-1 Villarreal CF (1-2 agg.) There is no reason to call for Julian Nagelsmann’s head.Continue reading “Out of Europe, out of places to hide”
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Interview: with Jim Maxwell, ABC and BBC cricket radio commentator
The current COVID-19 outbreak has brought life as we know it to a halt. One of the many noticeable absences has been the lack of personalities and voices that we associate with sport on our TVs and radios, and among those voices, there can be none more distinct than that of the veteran Australian broadcaster,Continue reading “Interview: with Jim Maxwell, ABC and BBC cricket radio commentator”
Kai Havertz will only improve as a player – and his age is the best asset in his locker
For many followers of the Bundesliga, or European football in general, Kai Havertz is no unfamiliar name. Having burst onto the scene last season, the tall, marauding German youngster ended the 2018/19 campaign with 20 goals and seven assists to his name. Back then, and still now, his name was and still is on manyContinue reading “Kai Havertz will only improve as a player – and his age is the best asset in his locker”
Ben Stokes revitalised the sport of cricket in this country, so he’s the justified odds-on favourite for SPOTY 2019
As soon as Benjamin Andrew Stokes completed his magnificent innings at Headingley in August 2019 to keep The Ashes alive, I was in no doubt that he would be named BBC Sport Personality of the Year for 2019. Just last year, Stokes was arrested after a fight outside a nightclub, before being found not guiltyContinue reading “Ben Stokes revitalised the sport of cricket in this country, so he’s the justified odds-on favourite for SPOTY 2019”
Poch, Allegri and Nuno – a few of the names supposedly in the Arsenal hiring line
Unai Emery is gone. It was a decision that always looked like it was coming, but Arsenal fans started to question in the recent weeks if Josh Kroenke, Raul Sanllehi and his board were going to take action or keep holding off. A shameful 2-1 defeat to Frankfurt on Thursday night was the final straw,Continue reading “Poch, Allegri and Nuno – a few of the names supposedly in the Arsenal hiring line”
The Granit Xhaka debacle is not a question of who’s in the right or wrong, it’s a sad reflection on those in power at Arsenal
Once again, controversy has engulfed an Arsenal captain. Arsenal needed a goal against Palace on Sunday. Concentration had been let slip and a 2-0 lead had been capitulated with goals by Luka Milivojevic from the spot and Jordan Ayew, both either side of half-time. Xhaka was replaced by Bukayo Saka for a greater offensive threat,Continue reading “The Granit Xhaka debacle is not a question of who’s in the right or wrong, it’s a sad reflection on those in power at Arsenal”
Carl Fletcher’s at the helm – this is why I’m backing our new man for success
UPDATE: This did not go well. Whoever was given the post of first-team manager after Justin Edinburgh’s untimely passing was always going to have some big boots to fill. After promotion from the National League, Edinburgh had a golden relationship with his players and the fans. Ross Embleton, who served under Edinburgh as an assistantContinue reading “Carl Fletcher’s at the helm – this is why I’m backing our new man for success”
First NFL match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – a promising sign for the sport’s future across the pond
Sunday’s NFL Regular Season fixture between the Oakland Raiders and the Chicago Bears marked the start of the twelfth year that the National Football League has played in London. Starting with one match per season in 2007, the League voted to expand the quota to four in 2016, played at Wembley Stadium. Tottenham’s new stadiumContinue reading “First NFL match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – a promising sign for the sport’s future across the pond”
Ashes third Test – Ben Stokes further ensures he goes down in cricketing history
England were 72 runs from victory when Jack Leach, England’s 11th man, joined Ben Stokes at the crease. Stokes was already a fan favourite. The World Cup winner had taken a blow to the helmet, and seen batting partners Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow and Jos Buttler lose their wickets cheaply. Stokes wasn’t put off byContinue reading “Ashes third Test – Ben Stokes further ensures he goes down in cricketing history”
Philippe Coutinho – the missing piece in FC Bayern’s tactical jigsaw?
Philippe Coutinho is a creative player who can offer a new approach to Bayern Munich’s attack, which has been at times sluggish and ineffective by their own high standards. Although it’s a cliche, the grass doesn’t seem to be greener for Coutinho. After leaving Liverpool, they found themselves Champions League winners two seasons later, andContinue reading “Philippe Coutinho – the missing piece in FC Bayern’s tactical jigsaw?”
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