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Returning Players: Carlos Tevez
Welcome to Last Word on Footballs ‘Returning Players’ Series. In this edition, we take a look at striker Carlos Tevez. After making his debut with Boca Juniors 20 years ago at the age of 16, Tevez has gone on to become a club legend. El Apache, as he is affectionately known at Boca, has scored […] READ MORE
Key Players Missing Out Through Injury Could Start to Derail Oxford United Season
At a time when games are coming thick and fast, picking up injuries could have a major impact on results. For Oxford United, they have lost five first team’s players to injury over just the last few games. Midfielder Marcus McGuane has been ruled out for the season, while James Henry isn’t due back until […] READ MORE
Jadon Sancho Can Be the Premier League Signing of the Summer
Mino Raiola recently said only four English clubs can afford Erling Haaland. The same is true of Jadon Sancho, but just two of those Premier League clubs need to sign him. The Sancho saga has been ongoing for a couple of transfer windows now. Last summer, the price tag was too high and Manchester United, […] READ MORE
Daniel Farke Praises ‘Perfect’ Oliver Skipp but Accepts Signing Midfielder Permanently Would Be Difficult
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke has praised the impact of Tottenham Hotspur loanee Oliver Skipp but admits signing him on a permanent deal would be challenging. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of The Canaries’ most consistent performers this season, cementing a position in midfield as his own. Daniel Farke Impressed With Oliver Skipp but Rules […] READ MORE
VAR Review: The FA Need to Stick With It
Late last year, the President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino said that “VAR is helping football, it’s certainly not damaging [it]”. This is despite Aston Villa captain, Jack Grealish, urging for a VAR review, by saying that it is “ruining” football, and Jordan Henderson saying that he’d “rather play without it”. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg […] READ MORE
Where Fulham Can Pick up Points in Remaining 12 Premier League Games
Nine points from their last five games have given Fulham a real chance of Premier League survival. Scott Parker’s side are now just three points behind Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion and have a healthier goal difference than the Magpies. Despite facing a tricky run in, there are still some remaining fixtures that […] READ MORE
Why Manchester United Have Become a One Trick Pony
Manchester United continued their unwanted record of failing to score in six consecutive matches against the big six at Chelsea at the weekend – adding further fuel to the fire for changing the one-trick pony mentality running through the club. With Edinson Cavani out injured and Anthony Martial out of sorts, United have become an […] READ MORE
Tottenham Hotspur’s Opportunity to Pick Up First Consecutive League Wins Since November
Having brushed Burnley aside in their last match, Tottenham Hotspur have the opportunity to win back to back league games for the first time since November 2020 as they face Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday (March 4). Tottenham Hotspur’s Opportunity Knocks Tottenham Need to Kick on Following Burnley Win It is incredible to […] READ MORE
Cardiff City: Reignited and on Track for a Promotion Push Under Mick McCarthy
Under Neil Harris, Cardiff City always seemed a loss away from permanent stagnation in mid-table. In the end, his dismissal seemed inevitable as those in Wales desired progression only an experienced manager could bring in. So, in came Mick McCarthy– a man who has seemingly been around English football for an eternity. Upon his arrival, […] READ MORE
