Posts By Lauren Davison
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2.6KPremier LeagueChelsea’s “Sarri Revolution” is Underway, but Pressing Questions Remain
Despite much initial pessimism from Chelsea fans (myself included), it seems that Maurizio Sarri has exceeded expectations with his performance thus far. The Chelsea boss has had a good Premier League record thus far, as well as having knocked Liverpool out of the Carabao Cup. This is a welcome change...
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4.8KFootballWhy Gender Shouldn’t Determine Club Funding in Football
This week, it was revealed that players from Crystal Palace Ladies had been faced with an ultimatum. Secure £250 – either from a sponsor or their own money- or be unable to play for the club. The women’s first team reserves being asked to fund their own annual fees cuts...
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1.9KPremier LeagueIt’s Time to Stop Criminalising Football Fans
If you’ve ever been to a football match, you’ll know the somewhat overbearing presence the police can have. It’s not confined to around the stadium either, with police often making themselves visible around train stations, on transport, and on the walk to the ground. Most of us just walk past...
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3.7KPremier LeagueJose Mourinho Will Be Gone By Christmas
The usually unflappable Jose Mourinho has been looking increasingly flustered of late. Perhaps with good reason, given he is entering his infamously cursed third season at United. At his previous clubs, Jose has often capitulated in his third season, usually following large amounts of success in the seasons prior. Except,...
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4.6KPremier LeagueThe Anti-Wolves Vendetta is Built on Jealousy and Hypocrisy
Newly-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers have been the subject of scrutiny recently. Having been relatively mediocre since their arguable hey-days of the 1950s (as well as those rare occasions in which they won domestic cups), Nuno Espirito Santo’s appointment as Wolves manager in 2017 has proved to be a significant turning point...
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3.7KFootballAre the ‘Prawn Sandwich Brigade’ Killing Football?
Football has always been a working-class sport. Whether it be a working-class man taking his son to watch their beloved team every other Saturday, or men gathering in the pub on an away day, the sport has long been ingrained in the culture of working class communities. As the sport...
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4.6KPremier LeagueChelsea Deserve Better than Hazard and Courtois
I’m going to come right to the point: over the last few years, I have grown sick and tired of the same story unfolding in every transfer window. Comments made by Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois (or their agents), in the public domain, about why they’re unsettled at Chelsea. Since...
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3.0KPremier LeagueWhy Maurizio Sarri Won’t be Allowed to Cultivate a Legacy at Chelsea
In a hugely unsurprising turn of events, Chelsea have sacked Antonio Conte. Rumours have been flying for months now, about the club pursuing former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri. After Carlo Ancelotti replaced him at Napoli, Sarri is expected to be confirmed as the new Chelsea boss in the next few...
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2.2KPremier LeagueRe-signing Dimitri Payet Would Be Disastrous for West Ham
Despite leaving the club in January 2017, on bitter and acrimonious terms, Dimitri Payet has been linked with a shock return to West Ham. He enjoyed a brief cult hero status, had just won their player of the year award and his name was sung at every game, however, Payet...
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2.4KPremier LeagueJack Wilshere’s Move to West Ham Benefits All Parties
For West Ham fans, this transfer window looks set to be an exciting one. With the rumour mill churning out a whole host of ambitious, big signings, it would seem the board have finally taken steps to alleviate the pressure from fans that came to a head last season. After...
