Tonight, Tottenham have sacked manager Mauricio Pochettino after five-and-a-half years in charge and are already planning to confirm his replacement this week. Reports claim former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is widely expected to replace the Argentine imminently.
In an unforgiving sport, football’s fickleness and fan entitlement has intensified – both with managers and their players when results or performances don’t match expectations. This weekend’s events saw Tottenham scrape a home draw against Sheffield United, with Dele Alli again a victim of an issue refusing to go away.
Tottenham have struggled to start 2019/20, prompting suggestions they have reached their collective peak after four seasons of failed title pursuits and missed silverware opportunities. However, who in particular has struggled this term? Continue reading
Four days after an angry response from supporters having been substituted went viral and split opinion, Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has now posted a statement explaining his actions while calling for unity and mutual respect in future. Continue reading
Saturday will see Gary Rowett host his former employers, just nine months after being dismissed with Stoke 14th following eight wins in 26 league matches last season. Things have changed drastically since then… Continue reading
Liverpool’s 16-match Premier League winning streak was abruptly ended by a defiant Manchester United performance on Sunday, though Adam Lallana’s late equaliser ensured the Reds’ unbeaten top-flight run continues after an unpredictable 1-1 draw at Old Trafford. Continue reading
Tottenham are resigned to losing key playmaker Christian Eriksen for a cut-price transfer fee in the region of £25m this January with La Liga leaders Real Madrid among the interested suitors lurking amid his expiring contract, according to reports. Continue reading
