It’s still June and I haven’t heard much yet. Read a few bits & pieces but nothing that excites me. There is buying, there is selling… and there’s also not selling. And that’s where I am today. Because I’m told…
From James M. Levitt : Hi Myles, Feels like you’re refreshed after your break. I sense a calm in your writing so I hope you’re enjoying the Summer. Anyway, I was mightily relieved to hear your thoughts that Alexis may…
Among the incessant transfer tittle-tattle is an attempt at a scientific valuation of players from the Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) Football Observatory. It has produced an algorithm that has been based from analysis of up to 2,000 previous transfers…
From Niel Bekker : Hi Myles, Just wanted to say thanks again for many years of top writing. I’ll always pay attention when anyone has anything to say about Dennis Bergkamp and since I have a soft spot for Steve…
On Saturday November 4th 1995, Arsenal showed they were once again title contenders by beating Manchester United 1-0 at Highbury. It was their first victory against United in seven games since 1991. The Gunners were utterly mediocre last season, unable…
We hate him but Stan doesn’t give a damn. This billionaire obviously loves land a lot more than sports. Forbes magazine has this story about the richest man in Missouri
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is an explosive power player who wants the ball early. He would not suit Arsenal’s laborious multi-pass style. If Alexis Sanchez wants to play for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City next season, it’s because he needs a manager who…
From Brendan: Hi Myles, You mentioned Huddersfield in a recent post. I’ve seen a bit of them last season, including the play-off final live at Wembley. I was with my passionate Reading FC-supporting son so we were not the…
A year ago this week Switzerland held France to a goalless draw: Much Ado About Nille-Nille in Lille Having won their first two, Le Bleus were the first team to play their third game. Turned out to be a dismal…
Evocative memories from the past with the Herbert Chapman connections as Huddersfield play Arsenal. The Huddersfield Examiner says of the Emirates: “Plenty of toilets, food areas and pubs in the local area. Great looking ground, not a great atmosphere for the…