Tag: english premier league
For Better and For Worse, Roman Abramovich Ushered in a Defining...
With the Roman Abramovich era at Chelsea all but over, we look back at the owner's impact — both positive and negative — on...
Aubameyang and Arsenal Had Plenty of Chemistry, but Terrible Timing
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's first few years in North London started off auspiciously enough, but it quickly devolved from there, ending recently with his move to...
The Culture of Marcelo Bielsa
The 65-year-old Argentine coach has been at the helm of Premier League side Leeds United since 2018. In his four years in charge, Marcelo...
Why I Don’t Think The European Super League Did Anything Patently...
On April 18, 2021 the football world's foundations shook as 12 of the most famous football clubs announced that they were breaking away from...
Why Promotion and Relegation is Overrated and a Closed System is...
The sentimental idea behind promotion and relegation seems fair, good-natured, and based upon a system of meritocracy. In practice, this is a complete fallacy...
Kaiser Chiefs and Leeds United: A Match Made in Heaven
One of the more notable British indie rock bands of the 21st century, the Kaiser Chiefs also double as die-hard Leeds United fans. With...
An Ode to Jack Grealish, Unexpected Style Hero
With a distinct style both on and off the pitch, rising England international Jack Grealish is poised to become football's next style icon —...
Five Times Aging Footballers Turned Back the Clock
Advanced training and sports medicine have allowed this generation of superstars to play at the highest level from their teenage years to their late...
The Greatest Season Never Seen: How Empty Stadiums Have Affected Premier...
In the early goings of the 2020 season, it's clear that the lack of fan energy has changed the game — but perhaps not...
The English Premier League is Returning: Why We are Both Excited...
The world's biggest football league is back in two days. While we're genuinely excited to see how the 2019-20 season's dramatic storylines play out,...
The Inaugural Premier League Hall of Fame Kit Class
The EPL is finally getting its own Hall of Fame. In addition to the legendary players and managers that graced the league, do kits...
Imagining an EPL Without Manchester City
Banned from European competitions for the next two years, Manchester City has taken a massive hit for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. But the...
Ranking the Best English Premier League Match Balls from this Decade
The stunning Nike Merlin Hi-Vis match ball was released last week, representing the final ball to be used in English Premier League play in...
Same Game, Different Role: Four Legendary Players Turned Terrible Managers
Heavy rumors continue to swirl around Frank Lampard and the Chelsea manager spot left vacant after Maurizio Sarri's departure. While he will forever be...
Five Underrated Goalkeepers Every Fan Should Know
Often the target of criticism and rarely that of praise, the life of a goalkeeper is far from easy. While a select few stars...
Five Times the Refs Absolutely Blew It
Referees have the hardest job in the world. When they do their job right, no one congratulates them. When they make one mistake, they...
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