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Yaya Touré: What does the future hold for City’s legendary midfielder?

Yaya Toure of Manchester City is surrounded by players as he is substituted during the premier league match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date 9th May 2018. Picture…

The phrase legend is often thrown around with ease in football as top-quality players aim to leave their mark on clubs across the world while winning silverware and supporters in the process. Continue reading “Yaya Touré: What does the future hold for City’s legendary midfielder?”

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What’s happening with Watford’s club-record signing Andre Gray?

With more big chances missed than goals for Watford this season, it's been a campaign to forget for club-record signing Andre Gray.

Some said he was overpriced. Others argued he’d struggle to settle. Still more suggested better alternatives were available. In the current market, what can £18.5m buy you? It does not guarantee match-winning quality. Watford have learned the hard way after acquiring Andre Gray’s services last summer. 

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5 best goalkeeping prospects in the Premier League right now

Mutual respect: Two of the world's best goalkeepers

Top-quality goalkeepers are, simply, in short supply at the highest level. So who are five of the Premier League’s best prospects?

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Tactical Philosophy: Sean Dyche

This article is part of a mini-series which focuses on young managers (below the age of 45) and their tactical philosophies, deriving what got them here and where they could go. Here, I take an extended look at Sean Dyche’s emergence over the past few seasons. 

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