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Tag: Premier League
Ramadan and Football: The Synergy of Faith and Sport
The holy month of Ramadan saw several elite footballers fasting and yet contributing vastly on the pitch. Undeterred faith seems to have played a significant role in that.
Abramovich Isn’t a Russian Problem: He’s a London Problem
Oligarchic supremacy in football is over now that Roman Abramovich’s tenure as Chelsea F.C. owner…
Finding Arsenal: The Value of Thinning the Herd
Fans like to believe that their club has some intrinsic identity. There is some quality…
Ole Had to Go, but United Have Deeper Issues
And so, after a stretch of performances that can be labelled as a total suspension…
To Find Solutions, Manchester United Need to Start Asking Questions
Most of us have known this feeling. At playgrounds and classrooms, backyards and alleyways, nothing…
Romelu Lukaku – What Was It That You Said About Slow and Clumsy?
I sometimes wonder how tough life must be for a Premier League footballer. The ball…
Finding Gazza – Jack Grealish and English Football’s Great Chase
First came Joe Cole. Then there was Wayne Rooney. Then Jack Wilshire. Soon after, Ravel…
How American Culture Gave Rise to the Premier League’s Perverse Structure
This year has been defined, naturally, by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping our globe. The same…
Would You Hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Your Manager?
The 1-6 scoreline was flattering to Manchester United. It is rare to feel any relief…
Frank Lampard: The Player vs the Manager
There’s no denying that Frank Lampard has received mixed reviews regarding his first year in…
Liverpool 19-20: There is no asterisk next to their name on the trophy
Frank Lampard is incensed. His eyebrows are furrowing and his voice is dipping lower in…
Man City, Sportwash, and A Battle For Equality
It seems to me that the real political task in our contemporary society is to…
Scott McTominay signs new five-year contract with Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has signed a new and improved deal until 2025, with the option of a further a year.
Banner stunt will be catalyst for more BLM conversations, says PFA’s Iffy Onuora
Professional Footballers’ Association equalities officer Iffy Onuora hopes the offensive banner flown over the Etihad Stadium on Monday night will act as a catalyst for further conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement.
Burnley captain Ben Mee says players ‘condemn’ plane stunt
Burnley spoke of their sadness and shame after the flying of an offensive banner during their 5-0 thrashing at Manchester City.
Burnley players ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ by plane stunt, says captain Ben Mee
Burnley captain Ben Mee admitted he was ashamed after an offensive banner was flown over the Etihad Stadium during the team’s 5-0 thrashing by Manchester City on Monday evening.
Brendan Rodgers calls on his squad to write their own piece of Leicester history
Brendan Rodgers has told his players to write their own slice of Leicester history.
Dean Smith calls for more protection for Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish
Dean Smith wants more protection for Jack Grealish after the Aston Villa skipper set a new Premier League record.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho lauds Harry Kane over handling of comeback from injury
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Harry Kane should be renamed ‘Hero Kane’.