Author Archives: rdonahue14
March Madness in Belgium: a revolutionary challenger to your run-of-the-mill league format
Belgian football has received a lot of attention for its youth movement in recent years with the likes of Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany, and others becoming household names, but the Jupiler Pro League is also redefining the very concept of … Continue reading
Falcao not living up to Manchester United’s lofty expectations
“I’m convinced ‘Falcao’ is Spanish for black hole”. The above statement was the Facebook status I posted midway through Manchester United’s uninspiring FA Cup performance against Preston North End on Monday, and I’m sure it sums up a lot of … Continue reading
January Transfer Extravaganza 2015
Tis the season, and we’ve got you covered on all of the hottest transfer rumors going into the January transfer window. Silly Season is back. With the dawn of a new year comes the highly anticipated mid-season January transfer window … Continue reading
Disgraceful, Miserable Manchester United Defeats Southampton at St. Mary’s
Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good and, in Manchester United’s case, they were very lucky. Gary Neville remarked the team had “got away with murder,” and while his words are undoubtedly overdramatic, he’s not far off the mark. … Continue reading
Injury-Ravaged United Outlasts/Outthinks Arsenal
Saturday’s match between Manchester United and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium was widely used to illustrate the changing EPL landscape: a decade ago, this was the pinnacle of English football. The 2004 contest pitted Ferguson and Wenger, two of the … Continue reading
Johnny on the Spot and Rooney’s Howler – 4 Thoughts from Manchester United v. Crystal Palace
After a pair of hotly contested fixtures against title contenders Chelsea and Manchester City, Manchester United fans must have been relieved to see Crystal Palace at home on the docket. After 90 minutes, however, those same fans were probably just … Continue reading
Di Maria is a bonafide superstar, McNair is one for the future, and other thoughts from Manchester United v. Everton
It’s still early-goings, but Angel Di Maria is proving to be a real superstar. Overshadowed by the likes of Ronaldo and Bale at Real Madrid, he has become the center of attention since moving to Old Trafford and has flourished … Continue reading
Best Way to Cure a Post-World Cup Hangover? It’s Not With International Friendlies
Could anyone have asked for a better World Cup (okay, besides maybe the gracious hosts) this past summer? Brazil 2014 had it all: goals galore, shocking upsets, samba, vibrant atmospheres, emerging superstars, etc. International football played on such a grand … Continue reading
Robin van Persie's Left Foot 