Brian Reece

With almost a fourth of the La Liga season gone, Barcelona and Real Madrid are both off to solid starts, but heading into this week's round of midweek fixtures, neither title favorite was at the top of the table. Of course, that likely won't be the case for long, and you'd have to expect those […]

As the race for spots in the knock-out round intensifies, we take a look at the crucial fixtures which are likely to decide who will be advancing and who will be exiting Europe's premier club competition. Highly-flying Manchester City will be looking to book their advancement to the next stage when they travel to Italy […]

If the first few months of the season is any indication, the Serie A title race is going to be very wide open and very tight throughout. After this week's 2-1 win over Fiorentina, unbeaten Juventus are top of the table, one point ahead of fellow unbeaten side Udinese heading into the mid-week's eight fixtures. […]

The race for the Bundesliga title is hotting up, with a number of teams in close proximity and fighting for superiority. Last season's winners Borussia Dortmund have put an inconsistent start behind them, and Stuttgart have rekindled some of the form that saw them win the league five years ago. However, Germany's biggest team Bayern […]

The El Clasico teams of Barcelona and Real Madrid have continued their battle for superiority at the top of the Spanish Primera Division this season, with both facing tricky fixtures over the next three weeks. Valencia v Real Madrid Valencia finished third last season and on their day have the ability to take on the […]

This season's Serie A campaign has saw a number of different teams fighting for dominance, as perennial challengers Inter and Milan have started slowly. Juventus sit on top of the pile after seven games, but their newfound confidence will be tested with tricky away fixtures in Milan and Naples. This is also a great team […]

European action takes center stage next week, as next week will mark the halfway point of the group stage of the Champions League. While there is much to be decided between now and the last round of group stage fixtures in early December, several teams, including a couple of Europeís elite, are already facing matches […]

Wembley Stadium is a great venue. Step out of Wembley Park Underground station and there it is. Looming large over the long walk down to the bowels of the stadium. It is something special when the final is at Wembley. So if you get the chance to stroll down the walk, why not take a […]

As ChampionshipTalk continues to look at the expected fortunes of the relegated clubs from the Championship Conor Diggin continues his reviews, this time with West Ham United. Part 1 – Birmingham Part 2 – Blackpool I believe next season will be a challenging and exciting for West Ham fans; like Birmingham they have a new manager and they […]

Part 1 – Birmingham This week I ChampionshipTalk is looking at how each of the new Championship teams will fare starting with those relegated from the Premiership. This piece by Conor Diggin looks at the possible fortunes of the Tangerines next season How will Blackpool fare by Conor Diggin Blackpool played beyond all expectations last season […]

By Conor Diggin With the new season fast approaching there are fears that it will be a one horse race for the title, with Leicester City the name on everyone’s lips. Matthew Mills, Paul Konchesky, even Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester have beaten a host of clubs, the majority from the Premier League, to the signings of these stars. […]

With a 1-1 draw against Levante, Barcelona clinched their third consecutive La Liga title with two games remaining and confirmed themselves as the best team in Spain, and possibly Europe. The Catalan side have looked imperious under Pep Guardiola's tutelage, and will want to continue their dominance over Spanish football in the 2011/12 season […]

It has been an incredible 18 months for Manchester City winger Adam Johnson. Plucked from the mediocrity that is the Championship, he has turned into a Premier League star. His wonderful skills and outrageous pace, combined with great finishing, has conspired to make him a menace to Premier League defenders. Though there is one issue […]

Only one team were ever going to win this season's Bundesliga, as Jurgen Klopp's surprise package Borussia Dortmund have impressed from day one with their attacking and free-flowing style of football, reminiscent of the 1997 side that were crowned European Champions. With the league title all but in the bag and BVB set to compete […]

A few weeks ago it was reported that Bernie Ecclestone was selling his shares of QPR. Lakshmi Mittal was quoted through Amit Bhatia, the QPR Vice Chairman and his son in law that he was committed to the club and would not be selling his shares. Now we've heard that Ecclestone was concerned about the […]