Author Archives: James Grundy
REVEALED: From team-bonding meals to Pep’s pep talks with staff, cryotherapy chambers to creative chefs (and Leroy Sane’s beloved banana bread)… secrets behind Guardiola’s drive to make City No 1
REVEALED: From team-bonding meals to Pep’s pep talks…
Above all else – the stunning victories, the incredible football, the goals flying in from everywhere – it was the noise. The joyous sound of group celebration echoed down the corridor at the Stadio San Paolo following Manchester City[1]‘s seismic 4-2 Champions League[2] defeat of Napoli as it had at Stamford Bridge earlier, after a […]
Vialli slams new AC Milan signing
Vialli slams new AC Milan signing
17 November at 14:00 Chelsea and Juventus legend Gianluca Vialli has shared his thoughts on AC Milan with the rossoneri who are due to face Napoli tomorrow night in a crucial Serie A clash. The former Italy striker talked to Sky Sport and revealed that one new rossoneri signing is failing to live up expectations. […]
Ivorian star Kessie rejected Chelsea and Napoli
Ivorian star Kessie rejected Chelsea and Napoli
by Austin Ditlhobolo Friday Nov 17, 2017. 12:00 Ivorian international Franck Kessie snubbed English Premier League (EPL) giants Chelsea and top Italian Serie A side Napoli. This is according to Kessie’s agent, George Atangana, who told Radio CrC that the central midfielder preferred a move to AC Milan. The 20-year-old joined the Italian Serie A […]
Milan, Rodriguez: “We’re going to Napoli to win trying to get to a turning point. Champions League? Will be easier getting there from the Europa League”
Milan, Rodriguez: “We’re going to Napoli to…
Ricardo Rodriguez struggled a bit in his first games as a rossonero, after five seasons spent at Wolfsburg, he’s now become Switzerland’s hero after scoring the World Cup qualifying goal against Northern Ireland: “I’d say there wasn’t even a penalty. The one during the derby on D’Ambrosio? Once again I think there wasn’t one as […]
Rodriguez: Milan need time, that penalty…
Rodriguez: Milan need time, that penalty…
Ricardo Rodriguez insists Milan and Coach Vincenzo Montella need more time but admits his penalty against Northern Ireland was wrongly awarded. Montella’s position as Milan Coach has come under heavy scrutiny after their indifferent start to the season, which sees them already 11 points behind the Champions League places, while Rodriguez fired Switzerland to the […]
Ricardo Rodriguez: ‘How AC Milan can beat Napoli’
Ricardo Rodriguez: ‘How AC Milan can beat Napoli’
17 November at 10:10 Ricardo Rodriguez did not have the best possible start to the season as the Swiss International has put down a few disappointing performances for the rossoneri. His biggest mistake was arguably the foul he committed in the final minutes of the derby clash against Inter that allowed the nerazzurri to seal […]
AC Milan: here’s Bonucci ‘new’ role
AC Milan: here’s Bonucci ‘new’ role
17 November at 08:00 AC Milan Italian international defender Leonardo Bonucci has had a difficult time adjusting to life since signing for the Rossoneri after leaving Juventus this past summer. Sky Sport Italia that under fire coach Vincenzo Montella has found a somewhat new role for the former Inter and Juventus defender in order to get him back into the […]
REVEALED: Pep Guardiola has united Manchester City’s dressing room by getting rid of cliques, arranging regular team outings and making sure training sessions are enjoyable
REVEALED: Pep Guardiola has united Manchester City’s…
Above all else – the stunning victories, the incredible football, the goals flying in from everywhere – it was the noise. The joyous sound of group celebration echoed down the corridor at the Stadio San Paolo following Manchester City[1]‘s seismic 4-2 Champions League[2] defeat of Napoli as it had at Stamford Bridge earlier, after a […]
Socceroos’ World Cup draw: Australia’s best and worst possible groups for Russia 2018
Socceroos’ World Cup draw: Australia’s best and worst…
THE Socceroos are into the World Cup, but who could they face in Russia? Australia’s world ranking of 43 means they’ve been placed in pot four for the draw, which could see them face several powerhouse nations. Here’s how the draw works and the best and worst case scenarios for the Socceroos. ULTIMATE GUIDE: Russia […]
From Peru to Denmark: the race for South American talent
From Peru to Denmark: the race for South American talent
IN 2001, a 13-year-old Lionel Messi and his family relocated from Rosario to Barcelona. Reports of his trial are poetic, as just two minutes on a football pitch were enough for the club’s technical director to realise that Messi was some messianic footballing entity, immediately drawing comparisons with Diego Maradona. In fairness, his value to […]