latest articles by Adam Anderson

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/ 2772 days agoManchester United and Paul Pogba need to overcome their own fear factor
Why is it that when watching Paul Pogba play for Manchester United it’s like watching a totally different player from the one who plays for France? Why does he excel in one system far more than the other? Pogba fulfills a different role for club than he does for country. For France, he’s praised as […]

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/ 2815 days agoHow Russia World Cup run defied the odds
Hats off to Russia for making their country proud and making it to the quarterfinals. It’s fair to say that few saw that coming. Heading into the World Cup, the Russians ranked 70th in the world, making them the worst ranked team in the tournament. They were also winless in seven friendlies leading up to […]

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/ 2874 days agoMan United finishing second is sad indictment of Premier League
With the Premier League season coming to an end, Manchester United clinched their spot in second place with 78 points. It's the most points the Red Devils have earned since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. Hats off to Mourinho for this accomplishment. But if a casual football fan sat down and watched […]

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/ 2907 days agoMan United upset City in terrible week for Cityzens
Manchester City failed to win the title at the Etihad against their crosstown rivals but the highly anticipated Manchester Derby did not fail to disappoint. Some could say Man United showed glimpses of the glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson as they clawed their way back from 2-0 down portraying great tenacity and drive. For […]

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/ 2916 days agoMillwall vs Brentford: An American's first experience at The Den
Having been to Premier League games in the past, I was looking forward to expanding my football experience by attending a Championship in London and comparing that to my experience at bigger clubs in the top flight. Environment, venue and facilities, fan passion, style of play, talent level – just how different is a Championship match […]

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/ 2953 days agoMan City’s total domination in Premier League this season
Even with 11 games remaining, it’s safe to assume that Manchester City have won the Premier League title. They currently sit 16 points clear on top of the table with a whopping 72 points and a goal difference of +59. While they may not break Chelsea’s record of the most points in a Premier League […]

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/ 2970 days agoGrading 2018 January signings for Premier League clubs
The January transfer window has ended, and after a ton of speculation for the past few months, all of the transfers in and out have been completed. But which top Premier League clubs did better than others? I've rated Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man City, Man United and Spurs below: ARSENAL Grade: A Transfers […]

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/ 2976 days agoFor the US team, the path to success starts in Europe
For those who watched the World Cup qualifiers, the American players often looked tentative, with long stretches of idleness and indecision. Maybe the idea of pulling on the USMNT jersey was too much for some. That the USMNT lost a critical game to Trinidad & Tobago, a country the size of Dallas, exposed the enormous […]

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/ 2985 days agoStoke would have been better off if Tony Pulis had stayed at club
At this point in the season, Stoke City fans are rightfully becoming more distraught as their club flirts with relegation. They currently sit in 17th in the table with a mere 23 points, just one point more than the Saints, who sit in 18th. But when looking at the Potters’ record and form this season, […]

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/ 2988 days agoArsenal would be stronger with Aubameyang and Mkhitaryan
Once again, Arsenal fans find themselves holding their breath as they watch the season unfold. The Gunners currently sit in sixth place in the table with 39 points, some 22 points below league leaders Manchester City and just five points above Burnley. They’ve struggled to establish a sense of consistency this season and lack a […]