"If they sack me, they will be sacking the best manager they have ever had…” When Jose Mourinho said these words a few weeks back after another Chelsea defeat, some people felt he was clutching at straws and playing games to try to save his job. That is probably true. What is also true is that he is probably right...

The Klopp is running out for Mourinho How much time does Mourinho really have to turn things around at Chelsea? The board came out and publicly backed him - an unprecedented move. There were signs that the team were improving, but losing the last three matches is something to ponder on. One wonders if he will be in the...

If you look across football today, there is something that strikes you immediately! The alarming shortage of top class strikers. At the moment, even world champions Germany start matches without an out and out striker. Five time World champions Brazil have no number nine. Last summer, top clubs around Europe were scrambling for strikers. Manchester United played games early...

Flying without Ings What a welcome Jurgen Klopp has received. But that will count for nothing, if he does not get a positive result at Tottenham in the early kick-off on Saturday. Already, the former Dortmund boss has to deal with a double injury blow, as Danny Ings and Joe Gomez are both out for the season. Roberto Firmino,...

Is there anybody that thinks the second season syndrome is a myth? I am not one of them. I don’t exactly think it is real either. I just feel it is one of those things in football. It just happens. It’s like a curse that can hit any player in the wake of an impressive first season. We have...

Tactical analysis of the defensive midfielder Who/what is a defensive midfielder?   This is a question an average football follower would want to take lightly, but as football is constantly evolving, the generic definition of a defensive midfielder is no longer as accurate and complete as it need be for the modern game. As a result we want to look at who...

Until this morning, I stood firmly by Vincent Enyeama's case, fighting his case, shooting down critics and subtly making Sunday Oliseh out to dry. I am a huge fan of Enyeama. And I must admit there is a bit of bias and/or sentiment about it. Doesn't mean I have issues with Oliseh. I talked, tweeted and trumpeted how the former national team...