Posts By Mark Docherty
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1.2KWorld Cup 2018Russia 2018 is Proof that World Cup Expansion Would be a Mistake
This year’s World Cup is proof, if any was needed, that we do not need FIFA’s proposed expanded format. Football’s governing body is considering introducing a 48 team tournament in 2026, which would see 16 groups of three teams as opposed to the current eight groups of four. However, seeing...
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1.6KFA CupThree Steps to Save Cup Football
It is no secret that cup football in this country is a shade of what it used to be. Over the last few decades, the FA Cup has gone from one of – if not the – biggest domestic competitions in world football to, what is seen by many managers...
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1.5KPremier LeagueNorth London’s Perpetual Footballing Pendulum Looks to Swing Once Again
North London’s footballing pendulum has perpetually swung in recent seasons. Last season saw Spurs finish above the Gunners, and they will go into this weekend’s grudge match one place above their neighbours. However, the Gunners will be optimistic going into the clash on the back of a successful transfer window...
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2.6KPremier LeagueAre Arsenal the new Liverpool?
It is fair to say that, on the face of it, Arsenal have had a pretty good January transfer window. Although the departure of Alexis Sánchez is an obvious blow for the Gunners, by serendipity they have inherited two cracking signings in ex-Borussia Dortmund duo, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Not...
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2.3KFootballWhy Managers Should be Included in the Transfer Window
This weekend saw Watford part company with Marco Silva, while sitting tenth in the Premier League. The sacking has sparked widespread outcry from the football world, with proclamations rife on social media that “the game has gone”. The likes of Gary Neville have leapt to the defence of Silva, criticising the...
