Earlier this week, Roy Hodgson announced his first England squad since being installed as manager. The announcement carried serious weight in that Hodgson was selecting his 23 man squad for Euro 2012. Here, Jake Miller reflects on who is in and who is out…
Predicting Roy Hodgson’s England squad
Roy Hodgson announces his first England squad on Wednesday. We asked Jake Miller to have a look at the names he expects to feature as Hodgson prepares as quickly as he can for Euro 2012…
Thanks for the memories Pep
In case anyone has missed the news, Josep Guardiola has today announced that he will be stepping down as the Barcelona manager at the end of the season. After four gloriously successful years at the Camp Nou Guardiola has reached the decision that it is time for someone else to take over. Having won 13 major trophies at his beloved Barcelona the stress and strain of the job has finally taken its toll on a man who has left a legacy that will go down in history. Frank Rijkaard’s Barcelona were an excellent side. Pep Guardiola, whose only experience in
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‘With your feet in the air and your head on the ground’ – The diving debate
Nothing seems to anger the average fan watching football more than seeing a player diving. Whilst simulation is hardly a new thing, Ashley Young’s stronger than usual gravitational pull in recent times dragging the debate into the spotlight again. Jake Miller spoke to Jeff Winter, Alexi Lalas and Dave Farrar to gauge their thoughts on diving…
Teams of Euro 2012: Netherlands
Fans of Dutch football will not remember the 2010 World Cup final fondly. The Netherlands did not cover themselves in glory with their approach to the game; but in 2012 they have a chance to put that behind them. As Jake Miller discusses, everything they have done since then sort of proves they are still the closest team to Spain…
Has Barcelona’s invincibility waned?
Barcelona have lost just two league matches this season but are starting to draw criticism for their performances. The Catalan club haven’t quite been at the same level as they have reached in previous years and as Jake Miller discusses, that might just be playing into the hands of their rivals…
European spots are there for the taking
As the January transfer enters its final ten days, the attention of many is drawn towards the end of the season. Jake Miller is on hand to take you through the runners and riders for the final Champions League spot in Spain…
Barcelona with a point to prove
Tonight is El Clásico. Jake Miller turns his eye to Barcelona and what they might do to keep up Pep Guardiola’s astonishing record in the fixture…
Real’s time to shine
Tonight is El Classico. Jake Miller starts by previewing the favourites for the game – Real Madrid…
Magic in Malaga
Malaga, after all of their summer spending and increased media attention have started the season pretty well. Jake Miller takes you through their first five league games of the season…
