The 2020/21 Premier League campaign has concluded and for Liverpool it has been the most peculiar season. The Reds came in as favourites being the reigning champions but succumbed to a scrappy top four race, of which they achieved on the last day. A mix of unfortunate events such as injuries and personal problems has…
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The announcement of signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich on the 18th of September was big. It was a statement of intent from the Champions to regain their Premier League trophy. This was a marquee signing which put the league on notice. He was almost guaranteed to hit the ground running. Wayne Rooney stated “if…
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Barcelona, Ajax, Athletic Bilbao, and even the ‘rivals’ Manchester United are renowned for their great youth academies. Many players have been able to forge careers at the highest level with the education they gained from these institutions. The development of young talent is often at the top of many club’s ambitions and the forefront of…
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Man United, Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool and even the Arse all have starboys, so where are Tottenham’s? It’s a question asked by rival fans across the board, Spurs do have a respectful history of bringing through talent. Players as recently as the last decade such as Gareth Bale, Danny Rose, Tom Huddlestone, Andros Townsend, Nabil…
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Let’s take a trip down memory lane. It’s the 17th of October and were 5 minutes into a heated Merseyside derby. Liverpool are bossing the game and lead 1-0 through a Sadio Mane strike and then it happened. The most destructive and calamitous moment of Liverpool’s season had occurred. Jordan Pickford injured Virgil Van Dijk with an ill-timed tackle. The 6ft 4 centre back was figuratively torn in half,…
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The wonderkid, an embodiment of hope and excitement. Every club has a young talent, through which many a fan live their hopes and dreams vicariously through. Every so often a young player bursts onto the scene standing above his contemporaries, think ex-Monaco hotshot Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Rashford’s dream emergence before him and the original wonderkid…
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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was the recipient of much acclaim last year, approaching the end of last season the italian was living the dream, he had taken the league by storm and turned the flickering blue fire at stamford bridge into a raging mechanical inferno dismantling everything in its path. Chelsea stormed to the title…
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Each manager has a different identity, a philosophy from which they do not often stray. One that comes to mind is undoubtedly Jose Mourinho’s pragmatism prioritising ‘not losing’ over everything. That is not to say his teams play unwatchable football, but perspective is a powerful thing in football and Mourinho cannot stand failure. It goes…
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6 games into the 2017/18 season Antonio Conte’s Chelsea faced off against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side. Chelsea came into the game as favourites after a dominating European performance away at the Wanda Metropolitano, whilst City were 14 games unbeaten in the league since none other than Chelsea inflicted defeat at Stamford Bridge earlier in…
Read More018 – An Interview with Whoscored’s Alistair Tweedale A weekly Football Debate Podcast. The week we are joined by Co-Editor of the highly regarded Football Statistics website WhoScored.com Alistair Tweedale. We discuss the role WhoScored plays in the modern game, as well as how stats in football are used by fans, clubs &…
Read More017 – World Cup Round Up, Rivalries & More A weekly football debate podcast. This week we discuss our favourite moments of the world cup, as well as giving you our team of the tournament. We also discuss how rivalries formulate between clubs, and what makes them tick. Plus much much more. Host…
Read More016 – The British Transfer Market A weekly Football Debate Podcast. This week we discuss the inflated prices in the British Transfer Market, as well as the opening few days of the Transfer Window. Host – @Lewbob91 Mickey – @MickeyKane Reuben – @MarcoReubs Elijah – @AliquaScripto Junior – @KroosKontrol Follow @TouchlineFracas to get involved in…
Read More015 – Weekly Round Up A weekly football debate podcast. This week we round up the last 7 days of action debating Luis Suarez, England’s world cup, Manchester United’s transfer dealings, Ghana’s money row and much much more. Host – @Lewbob91 Ayo – @UncleD1su Reuben – @MarcoReubs Ife – @MrMeeds Ellis – @Elliskco_I Follow…
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Read More014 – World Cup Preview Groups A-D This week is the first of a two part preview of the upcoming World Cup. Our guests discuss Groups A-D in this weeks episode. Host – @Lewbob91 Morayo – @Whodeknee Reuben – @MarcoReubs Gaz – @MidknightGaz Mark – @Mark_onefive Follow @TouchlineFracas to get involved in the discussion…
Read MoreTouchlineFracas 013 – Season Review 13/14 A Football Debate Podcast This week the panel look over the highs and lows of the 2013/2014 season, giving their insight into what went right and what went horribly wrong for certain clubs and players Host – @Lewbob91 Ayo – @UncleD1su Mickey – @Mickey Kane Reuben – @MarcoReubs…
Read More012 – Player Battles I A Weekly Football Debate Podcast This week the panel introduces a new feature called ‘player battles’ as guests compare and debate who the best player is, as we compare and contrast the best footballers in the world Host – @Lewbob91 Ayo – @UncleD1su Leroy – @LeroyAFC Elijah – @AliquaScripto Junior…
Read More011 – England World Cup Special A Weekly Football Debate Podcast This week the panel discusses England’s squad selection for the world cup, as well as analysing how England can do in Brazil and what would be a successful World Cup. Host – @Lewbob91 Ayo – @UncleD1su Leroy – @LeroyAFC Reuben – @MarcoReubs Ife –…
Read More010 – FFP & Finances In Football This week the panel discusses the origins and implications of FFP as well as finances in football. Gives the lads a follow on Twitter Host – @Lewbob91 Ayo – @Unc1e_Disu Ellis – @Elliskco_I Daniel – @Swagadore Lekz – @LekzLdn Please give @TouchlineFracas a follow as well as…
Read More009 – What Makes A Manager ‘Ready’? This week the panel discusses what makes a manager ‘ready’ for a managerial position in light of calls for Ryan Giggs to become the new permanent United manager. Give the lads a follow on Twitter Host – @lewbob91 Morayo – @Whodeknee Mickey – @MickeyKane Anton…
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