Samuel James

Soccer is a tough game, full of shocks and surprises. There are last-minute goals, giant killings and shock transfers. However, one of soccer's most frustrating aspects is the merry-go-round sacking of managers. Soccer clubs seem to cycle through managers at breakneck speed. The days of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger managing their respective clubs […]

In spite of how this season may end, the 2018/19 campaign has been a good one for Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard. Lampard and Gerrard have both taken brave steps into big management jobs, and both of them have been relatively successful. Nobody can argue that the two English giants have acquitted themselves remarkably and […]

Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a 21-year-old attacking talent who is impressing fans with sterling performances and memorable goals. But how good could he become? Calvert-Lewin moved to Goodison Park from Sheffield United in the summer of 2016, and has since made over 80 appearances for Everton. Calvert-Lewin has steadily made more appearances for Everton each […]

Liverpool are in the thick of a thrilling title race that could see them win their first Premier League title, so what will it take for them to become champions of England? Liverpool need Manchester City to slip up While it's easier said than done, Liverpool will need Manchester City to slip up. There is […]

Players and supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers are enjoying their first season back in the Premier League. Wolves are currently seventh in the Premier League table with a total of 39 points from 26 games. They have won 11, drawn 6 and lost 9 matches, scoring 34 and conceding 33 goals in the process. However, the […]

It's February. Leicester City have played 25 Premier League games, and their fans are once again calling for the sacking of their manager. Leicester are 11th in the Premier League, ten points above the relegation zone and eighteen points from the first Champions League position. Leicester has one win, one draw and three losses in […]

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata completed an 18-month loan deal to Atletico Madrid this week. The 26-year-old Spanish striker has linked back up with his boyhood club, in a move that could well re-energize his career and give him the spark he needs to return to good form. It's no secret that Morata has struggled at […]

Tottenham Hotspur is full of flair, pace and thrills. But despite their promising play and consistent record, they have been unable to place any new silverware in their cabinet. The most significant reason for this is their lack of strength in depth. It seems Tottenham are solely reliant on Son Heung-Min and Harry Kane, and […]

Although few neutral fans of football knew the name of Callum Hudson-Odoi a few months ago, the 18-year-old Englishman is the January transfer window's hottest property. Despite only making a handful of appearances for Chelsea, Hudson-Odoi's reputation has soared as his club have reportedly turned down many bids from Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Hudson-Odoi has added […]

Soccer academies across the European continent are brimming with talent, full of potential future stars of the football world. Many fans will be able to identify the academies of AFC Ajax, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona for their efforts in turning local talent into superstars. But do club-trained players improve a team’s chances of […]

Manchester City’s sparkling performance against Manchester United on November 11 won them plaudits from all corners of the footballing community. In the wake of City’s resounding 3-1 victory, some fans suggested that they could win an unprecedented tally of four trophies this season meanwhile others have additionally suggested that Pep Guardiola’s side are the best […]

As MLS enters the final stages of the season, it's exciting to look toward the future of some of the league's key stars. However, there remains a strong possibility that two stars in particular could be leaving the league. But what will their absence mean for the league? Miguel Almiron Atlanta United’s 24-year-old attacking […]

Jamie Vardy is a well-known figure in the game of soccer, having played internationally for England 26 times and forging somewhat of a goalscoring dynasty at his club side; Leicester City. The 31-year-old is by no means finished as a player, but the striker has taken steps to ensure his footballing legacy by establishing the […]