Aaron Ramsdale in goal for Southampton
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Why Aaron Ramsdale Would Be a Game-Changer for Leeds United

Despite Leeds United being promoted from the Championship as league winners, Illan Meslier’s shaky performances have cost them crucial points this season, turning routine saves into heart-stopping moments. One move that would make sense for all parties could see goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale switch to Leeds United this summer. With Meslier’s unreliability a major concern, could…

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Ali Dia: The Remarkable Story of the Worst Premier League Footballer of All Time

It’s November 1996. Liberian Ballon d’Or winning striker George Weah is playing for AC Milan. His Senegalese ‘cousin’ Ali Dia has just joined Blyth Spartans. Ali Dia is named in the squad for the Spartans’ 2-1 loss to Boston United, becoming their first-ever black footballer. Just weeks later, he would blag his way to the…

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The Football Fakes: The Game’s Greatest Impostors

Imagine turning on the TV to watch your club’s new signing make his debut, only to realise within minutes that he can’t even trap a ball. Now picture discovering that this same player had convinced your manager he was an international star with nothing more than a few phone calls and a smooth story. That’s…

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Football Tacticos and the Death of Football Conversation

“You see, they’re in a 3-2-5 in possession, inverted full-backs creating the box midfield. But out of possession, it’s more of a 4-2-2-2, with the wingers engaging the second phase in a hybrid press.” Now, read that again and ask yourself, what have you actually learned? The rise of Football Tacticos – those self-styled tactical…

Thomas Tuchel England Press Conference
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5 Uncapped England Hopefuls Who Could Star in Tuchel’s World Cup side

As qualifying for the 2026 World Cup begins, so does a new era for England. The country’s first-ever German head coach, Thomas Tuchel, will take charge of his first games. The former Chelsea manager’s appointment opens the door to those keen to stake their claim for the 26-man squad.

FPL GW28 Best Captain: Palmer, Salah, Haaland & More
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FPL GW28 Best Captain: Palmer, Salah, Haaland & More

Most Premier League fans are resigned to the fact that the title will be heading to Anfield this season as Arne Slot’s Liverpool have opened up a 13-point gap at the top of the league with 11 GW’s left to play. But as European action begins to heat up approaching the business end of the…

Ollie Watkins
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FPL GW25 Best Captain: Palmer, Salah, Haaland & More

Following the drama-filled Merseyside derby on Wednesday night, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks ahead of the weekend round of fixtures in GW25. Ahead of GW24 we picked Ipswich livewire Omari Hutchinson as our surprise pick, and despite falling to a 2-1 defeat to fellow relegation candidates Southampton, the young Englishman caused…

FPL GW24 Best Captain: Palmer, Salah, Ndiaye & More
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FPL GW24 Best Captain: Palmer, Salah, Ndiaye & More

Following the final round of Europe’s new-look league phase, we’re having a look at the best captaincy picks for GW24 ahead of the weekend round of fixtures. Ahead of GW23 we picked under-fire Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison as our surprise pick, and despite falling 2-1 to relegation candidates Leicester City, the Brazilian International did get…