Stats Study: Why Alisson and Oblak are pipped to pole in top goalkeeper ratings
by Martin Laurence
at martedì, gen 8 2019 17:11
Having entered a new transfer window, it’s fair to say that goalkeepers took centre stage in the previous one, with three of the most expensive fees over the summer spent on the last line of defence.Alisson’s arrival at Liverpool broke the record for a shot stopper, only for Chelsea to s...
Six of the Best: Penalty Saving Shotstoppers
by Ben McAleer
at mercoledì, feb 1 2017 17:32
When it comes to penalties, the taker is always the man under pressure. Goalkeepers are often exempt from critique in these situations, but when they deny an opponent from the spot, they are deemed the hero. Indeed, some goalkeepers are better at denying opponents from the spot than others, with Sim...
Team Focus: Shape-Shifters Inter Not Pretty but Efficient and Improving
by James Horncastle
at giovedì, dic 10 2015 11:17
Player Focus: 4 Key Battles Ahead of the Weekend's Euro Qualifiers
by Ben McAleer
at venerdì, giu 12 2015 15:15
The culmination of the domestic season meant a return for international football. The Copa America began in the wee hours of Friday morning, with Chile securing a 2-0 win over Ecuador in their bid to secure glory this summer. Across the Atlantic, meanwhile, European qualifiers start again as teams s...
Udinese-Juventus: The Key Men In Black and White
by Adam Digby
at giovedì, ago 25 2011 10:50
Udinese are a rarity in Serie A, an organised club with a clear plan of what they want to achieve and how they intend to do it. They believe in young players, giving them the playing time and coaching needed to thrive while also providing a stable and calm environment, away from the pressures of the...