Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 8 - Stoke and Sunderland
by Ben McAleer
at martedì, ago 13 2013 10:26
A seven-year association between manager and club came to an abrupt end this summer as Tony Pulis and Stoke City parted ways. The Potters have become infamous through their physical approach to English football and chairman Peter Coates insists that a change of direction was needed, the 75-year-old ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 7 - Norwich and Southampton
by Martin Laurence
at lunedì, ago 12 2013 17:37
Norwich may have ended last season in a standing that surpassed expectations once again but Chris Hughton was not fooled by their 11th placed finish, strengthening with some eye-catching signings this summer. The Canaries were just three points off the drop with two games remaining after a worrying ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 6 - Man United and Newcastle
by Ben McAleer
at domenica, ago 11 2013 11:00
It's been all change at the top at Manchester United as Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down after 26 years at the helm. In his place comes David Moyes and despite being linked with big money moves for a host of Europe’s top players; only young full-back Guillermo Varela has been signed. The announcement ...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 5 - Liverpool and Man City
by Alistair Tweedale
at sabato, ago 10 2013 11:00
The Luis Suárez saga has taken up much of Liverpool's summer and it continues to drag on as the season approaches, in the process detracting attention from the shrewd business already done by the club. Brendan Rodgers looks like he will be without last season's top scorer for more than the 6 games h...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 4 - Fulham and Hull
by Martin Laurence
at venerdì, ago 9 2013 10:27
Martin Jol has clearly been keen to strengthen this summer after a very disappointing tail end of the season was somewhat disguised by an impressive 3-0 victory over Swansea on the final day. His side relied heavily on Dimitar Berbatov at times and when the elegant front man wasn't firing they often...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 3 - Crystal Palace and Everton
by Ben McAleer
at giovedì, ago 8 2013 15:00
The loss of Wilfried Zaha will be a blow to Crystal Palace upon their return to the Premier League. The young England international signed for Manchester United in January, but spent the remainder of the season with the Eagles and played a vital role in their route to the play-off final win over Wat...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 2 - Cardiff City and Chelsea
by Alistair Tweedale
at giovedì, ago 8 2013 10:07
Cardiff City return to the top flight this season after a hiatus of more than half a century, having finished the last campaign as winners of the Championship by some distance. Manager Malky Mackay will be fully aware of the fact that last season's achievements will be meaningless once August 17th r...
Team Focus: Premier League Preview Part 1 - Arsenal and Aston Villa
by Martin Laurence
at mercoledì, ago 7 2013 14:48
Having pledged to spend big, by their standards at least, the break from football has been somewhat underwhelming for Arsenal's fans this summer. While they continue to pursue their interest in Luis Suárez, targets such as Jovetic (Man City) and Higuaín (Napoli) have moved elsewhere. Up front is cer...
League Focus: The Premier League Opening Fixtures Analysed
by Ben McAleer
at mercoledì, giu 19 2013 15:40
With the Premier League fixtures now released, planning ahead to the 2013/14 season can begin. While the new campaign may not kick off for another 59 days, excitement levels are now beginning to rise as supporters of each respective team study their opponents and plan each three points that can be w...