matthew walsh

Matthew is a London-based writer who has been following soccer (or football) for most of his life. His memories of early games at Selhurst Park are often recalled with more enjoyment than the games themselves often were. Away from football, Matthew writes about film for national and international publications.

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News

/ 6 days ago

Premier League title race comes down to one deciding factor

It’s nothing new to say that goals win games. This season’s title race, however, perhaps more than ever, underlines the idea that clinical finishing and the lack of it can prove the crucial factor in defining a season’s campaign. Going into last weekend’s fixtures, leaders Arsenal and Liverpool boasted the best goals scored record in […]

ByMatthew Walsh

Chelsea

/ 356 days ago

Owners, not managers, guilty of record Premier League sackings

When Leeds decided to part company with Javi Gracia and bring in Sam Allardyce it became the 15th managerial change of this Premier League season, a record for sackings of managers by owners. The previous high was in the 2017/18 season. But, why has the practice become so commonplace? Clubs constantly seek change to reverse […]

ByMatthew Walsh