Analysis, feature pieces

Tanganga’s Augsburg loan the latest in British-based defenders venturing abroad

Tottenham academy graduate Japhet Tanganga didn’t look out of place in the Premier League, but hasn’t kicked on in subsequent seasons. Persistent injuries haven’t helped establish himself as a defensive mainstay, at what quickly proved an unpredictable time in north London. After a deadline day move to Augsburg, he has an opportunity to shine with less scrutiny in Germany this coming season, with multiple agemates who’ll give him inspiration abroad.  Continue reading “Tanganga’s Augsburg loan the latest in British-based defenders venturing abroad”

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Chelsea’s Ethan Ampadu joins Leipzig on season-long loan deal

Chelsea’s highly-rated versatile teenager Ethan Ampadu will play the 2019/20 campaign with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after the two clubs concluded a one-year loan deal this week.

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5 Chelsea youngsters that can breakthrough under Lampard

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Here’s a look at five talented Chelsea youngsters who could thrive under Frank Lampard this season and beyond, following his appointment last week…
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DBU’s embarrassing dispute ends: Wales to face full-strength Denmark

Denmark spent a forgettable few weeks attempting to subjugate their players.

Wales began their Nations League campaign in style with a 4-1 thrashing over the Republic of Ireland on Thursday. Ryan Giggs won his first home game in charge. Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu earned more admirers. In all, it was an impressive display by a side unlucky to miss out on World Cup qualification last October. Continue reading “DBU’s embarrassing dispute ends: Wales to face full-strength Denmark”

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u23s: Chelsea 2-0 Derby – Blues edge past unlucky Derby despite frantic finish at Stamford Bridge

Second-half strikes from Reece James and Luke McCormick helped Chelsea u23s to victory in their first home fixture of the new Premier League 2 campaign over Derby County on Friday evening. Continue reading “u23s: Chelsea 2-0 Derby – Blues edge past unlucky Derby despite frantic finish at Stamford Bridge”

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Exeter teen Ethan Ampadu being watched by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal

This isn’t the first time that Ethan Ampadu has been mentioned, but the versatile teenager could be making a Premier League move this summer and Arsenal have unsurprisingly been watching him.

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