David Ball’s second half winner gave Rotherham United a 2-1 victory at Walsall, after Joe Edwards had cancelled out Semi Ajayi’s first-minute opener for the visitors. Here’s our Player Ratings on a deserved away win. The Saddlers Mark Gillespie – his distribution left a lot to be desired and might have been more commanding for… Read more →
David Ball’s second half winner gave Rotherham United a 2-1 victory at Walsall, after Joe Edwards had cancelled out Semi Ajayi’s first-minute opener for the visitors. Here’s six things on a deserved win for the Millers. Dominant start This was a unified performance from Paul Warne’s men, but the nature of their victory was not… Read more →
Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon was a game in which blood and guts was outdone by skill and finesse, thanks to goals from Alex Pritchard and Josh Murphy. Here’s our Player Ratings from the game. Birmingham City David Stockdale – made a good double-save to deny Oliveira and Pritchard shortly… Read more →
Birmingham City’s 2-0 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday afternoon was a game in which blood and guts was outdone by skill and finesse, thanks to goals from Alex Pritchard and Josh Murphy. Here’s six things from the match. Blues’ competitive start Steve Cotterill’s side pressed well in the first half hour, with Michael Morrison… Read more →
Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Sheffield United as Clayton Donaldson’s first half brace undid early goals from Albert Adomah and Mile Jedinak. Here’s our Player Ratings from a game that showcased Championship football at it’s best, but also highlighted shortcomings in both sides. Aston Villa Sam Johnstone – it would be harsh to blame him too… Read more →
Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Sheffield United as Clayton Donaldson’s first half brace undid early goals from Albert Adomah and Mile Jedinak. Here’s six things from a game that showcased Championship football at it’s best, but also highlighted shortcomings in both sides. Adomah’s early influence Albert Adomah proved a real handful for Sheffield United early… Read more →
Arsenal drew 3-3 with Liverpool on Friday night in an enthralling game in North London. Here’s our Player Ratings. Arsenal Petr Cech – possibly at fault for the opener and definitely at fault for the second goal, both looping over him. Nowhere near the level of the top goalkeepers in England. 1 Hector Bellerin –… Read more →
It seems counter-intuitive to refer to Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur as the Premier League’s underachievers, but they have fallen short of expectations this term. Having spent plenty of money on a squad that has finished second in successive seasons, minus Kyle Walker, they should be higher than seventh. Above them sit Burnley, who finished 14… Read more →
As if to wholly restore the mood of trust and positivity around Elland Road, Leeds United completed back-to-back wins last week for the first time since September. It has been an intriguing period in West Yorkshire from a neutral perspective. The current chairman, Andrea Radrizzani, appears to have a stronger long-term vision for the club… Read more →
A tale of two clubs who have been heavily influenced by John Sheridan. The former Sheffield Wednesday midfielder left Oldham Athletic more recently – three months ago – but remnants of his defensive ideology are more evident at Home Park, where he departed back in May 2015. Oldham very quickly changed their recruitment policy and… Read more →