Antonio Di Natale – An oasis in football’s desert

Captains

by Anirudh Madhavan - October 21, 2019

Lights shine brightly in the home locker room at the Friuli Stadium. Yet, the spotlight is all on one man tonight. Seated at his usual place in the dressing room, today is not another normal match day for him. His focus is very much on the upcoming 90 minutes of

Super Sunday Preview – Manchester United host in-form Liverpool

News

by Srivaths Parasuraman - October 20, 2019

The Premier League is back with a bang following the international break, as Manchester United host Liverpool for the Sunday afternoon kick-off. With both teams in polar opposite situations, the fixture could not be more of a curveball for either. Although the difference is not always this big, the chasm that

FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 11 – Captaincy options for Gameweek 9

FPL Central

by EADF Feed - October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

We’re back with an article looking at the potential big-hitting captains ahead of Gameweek 9. This week there are quite a few good options available but we'll keep it simple and give our top choices. We've picked 4 players that we believe have the best probability of returning a double-digit

Concentration In Football – Lessons footballers could learn from Poker Pros

Opinion

by EADF Feed - October 18, 2019

The Premier League season in England has undoubtedly got off to a scintillating start, with Liverpool justifying much of buzz and hype surrounding them by setting the pace in style and leaving Manchester City with a major challenge on their hands. Elsewhere, we have seen Leicester City once again emerge as

John McGinn – The only way is up

Player Profiles

by Peter Lynch - October 18, 2019October 18, 2019

You could be forgiven for not even knowing who he was just a couple of years ago, but it’s safe to say that John McGinn is now a household name in the world of football. And even if he isn’t quite there yet, he will be soon. It’s been a

Breaking down the tactical nuances of Gian Piero Gasperini’s Atalanta B.C

Tactics

by Cheuk Hei Ho - October 18, 2019

Atalanta B.C have graduated from being relegation candidates to regulars in European competitions. Their acclaimed academy has served them well, but it is Gian Piero Gasperini who has helped them break out of their cocoon. After making some smart investments here and there, they are now borderline outside contenders in

FPL 2019/20 Scout Report 10 – The Watchlist ahead of gameweek 9

FPL Central

by Samson Baretto - October 17, 2019

We're back with the weekly FPL Watchlist ahead of Gameweek 9 where I’ll provide you with players who we expect to do well in the upcoming gameweeks along with a differential pick to help you climb up the overall rankings. So let’s get started! Ricardo Pereira (DEF: LEI 6.2m)/Caglar Soyunchu (DEF: LEI

O Monstro: Thiago Silva, The epitome of determination

Captains

by Tanish Chachra - October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

After having an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Thiago Silva is now a household name in Brazil as the PSG captain has surpassed all odds to become one of the greatest football leaders of the 21st century. Abandoned by his father at the age of 5, he did not have a

Gentleman First, Then Champion – A Memoir to Javier Zanetti

Captains

by Sushruta Nandy - October 14, 2019

Let me take you back to 2018. The scene is set in the beautiful suburbs of Hong Kong. It’s summertime and there are a bunch of kids running around playing football. There’s also a young man running along with them. This man casually nutmegs a little boy, which sends the

Philipp Lahm – The Magic Dwarf who became a football giant

Captains

by Aaryan Parasnis - October 12, 2019October 14, 2019

How does one define leadership? One technical definition according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is 'A person who leads'. Elsewhere it says that a leader is one who commands and influences a group of people towards the achievement of a goal. I could go on but you get the gist. However,

The Bielsa Way – A Brief Explanation

by EADF Feed - October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

READING, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Marcelo Bielsa, Head Coach of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Leeds United at Madejski Stadium on March 12, 2019 in Reading, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Written by Enzo Karema “Football rests on four fundamentals, as outlined

John Terry – Captain, Leader, Legend!

Captains

by Varun Kumar - October 11, 2019

The commander in chief of Chelsea’s defence, who rallied his troops to every battle is the epitome of leadership. He played every minute wearing his heart on his sleeve and was a living example of the idea that the name in front of the shirt is always bigger than the

“Gerrraaaaard! Ohhhhh you beauty, what a hit, son, what a hit!”

Captains

by Ganapathi Ramanathan - October 10, 2019October 10, 2019

Professional Footballers' Association Young Player of the Year. Featured 8 times in the PFA Team of the Year. Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year. FA Cup Final Man of the Match. Champions League Final Man of the Match. UEFA Club Footballer of the Year. Ballon d'Or Bronze Award. One UEFA

Marek Hamšík – The Prince of Naples

Captains

by Hrishikesh Dabir - October 9, 2019October 10, 2019

When Marek Hamšík was substituted off in the 74th minute against Sampdoria in February, something did not seem right. The Slovak was taking longer than usual to go off the pitch, applauding every corner of the majestic Stadio San Paolo as if it was the last time he would have