All posts by Richard Thorburn

Can Spain find redemption in Rio?

If you trawl back through the record books to the inception of the tournament in 1930, you...
“We’re from Ipurua!” Diligence, humility and pride pay off as Eibar rise to La Liga

Just about 24 hours, and 500 miles, removed from the biggest game in European club football, a...
The curious case of Roberto Soldado

There is no question that trials and tribulations of Roberto Soldado’s in his inaugural season in North...
Retro reinvented – win your favourite ‘retro’ shirt

El Centrocampista and Campo Retro have come together to offer all of our fans around the world...
Player profile : Nacho Monreal

In the first of our Player Profiles, Honor Cantrell takes a look at the career of Arsenal...
“I’m back” – Simeone returns to the San Siro

“One day I will be back”, he said just eleven months ago. Who knows if Diego Pablo...
Elche 0-2 Atlético Madrid: A Spanish away day

When his beloved Bromley had a football free Saturday, @WillBains took the opportunity to travel to Spain...
Loan Raiders – Suso and Deulofeu make an impression

After getting fined last week by UD Almeria for sleeping in after watching ‘The Voice’ and subsequently...
Will Pellegrini be a success at Manchester City?

It was hardly a shock to hear that Roberto Mancini was relieved of his duty as manager...
Arsenal to battle Serie A for La Liga defender

Arsenal are set to battle with Lazio and Juventus for highly rated Sevilla FC defender Federico Fazio,...