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Is it time to call time on the David Moyes managerial myth?

Graeme Wallace examines the flaws that have dominated David Moyes’ much heralded yet deeply inconsistent managerial career.

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How good is Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane?

Paul Little discusses the impact that Zinedine Zidane has had since taking over at Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League holders.

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I’m done with England – and Big Sam can’t change that

England’s dramatic late win over Slovakia gave Sam Allardyce his first win in charge but they are still too dull for Thomas Wyer.

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Radio MLS: This Landon Life – Donovan returns

It’s been a hectic with in U.S. soccer, and the Radio MLS crew break down all the big talking points including Landon Donovan’s comeback.

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Balancing dreams and realities in West Ham’s ‘New Season’

West Ham are adjusting to a new life in a new stadium, but dreams of competing at the highest level should be tempered with a dose of reality, writes Charles Pulling.

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Landon Donovan comes out of retirement and re-joins LA Galaxy

September 9th, 2016 by Back Page Football

There was a surprise sprung in MLS last night with the news that Landon Donovan will re-join LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2016 season.

Football origins – The global game’s Meso-American roots

September 9th, 2016 by Samiran Mishra

In the first part of a series, Samiran Mishra traces the cultural and historical roots of the World’s favourite game, starting with ancient origins in South and Central America.

Four possible replacements for Sergio Aguero in the Manchester Derby

September 9th, 2016 by Back Page Football

Pep Guardiola will have to make do without Sergio Aguero for this weekend’s Manchester Derby against United and there a number of possible alternatives.

The Premier League doesn’t need to limit spending – money isn’t ruining football

September 8th, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

An all too common argument is that money is ruining English football but this simply isn’t true, writes Thomas Wyer.

Is Eddie Howe the manager capable of reviving Arsenal’s British core at The Emirates?

September 7th, 2016 by Stefan Reyners

Stefan Reyners ponders the future for Arsenal and puts forward the case for Eddie Howe to succeed Arsene Wenger in the hot seat.

Klopp’s less is more gamble could leave Liverpool struggling for goals

September 5th, 2016 by Charles Pulling

Liverpool have jettisoned four strikers in this transfer window, will Jürgen Klopp’s ‘less is more’ policy harm their chances this season?

Can Wales create more history with World Cup qualification?

September 5th, 2016 by Harry Trend

As Wales get set to kick off their World Cup qualification campaign, Harry Trend discusses their chances of building on a successful Euro 2016.

Strengthening the Major League Soccer regular season

September 2nd, 2016 by Sean Maslin

As Major League Soccer enters its stretch run, a time when the action should be picking up, everything feels a bit flat.

Radio MLS podcast: Frank Lampard continues to defy his critics

September 2nd, 2016 by Back Page Football

Radio MLS returns for another week and looks at Frank Lampard’s brilliant run of goal scoring form for NYCFC.

Claudio Bravo has big boots to fill in Manchester City’s goal

August 31st, 2016 by Neil Sherwin

Pep Guardiola has wasted no time in shaking up the Manchester City squad with a number of new faces arriving at the Etihad Stadium over the summer.

Proposal released for Dalymount Park redevelopment by 2020

August 31st, 2016 by Back Page Football

One of Ireland’s most iconic sporting venues, Dalymount Park, is set to be revamped ahead of Dublin’s hosting of the EURO 2020 group stage and last 16.

Can Raheem Sterling deliver on his potential at Manchester City?

August 30th, 2016 by Mark Molyneux

After a disappointing year, there were doubts about Raheem Sterling’s ability to bounce back but under new manger Pep Guardiola he has done just that.