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Football

Man United’s crushing reality laid bare with drop to Europa League
Article
/ 11 December 2015

Man United’s crushing reality laid bare with drop to Europa League

Coach Louis van Gaal’s genius may be present but the results are not showing it.

By Daniel Taylor
It’s time to stop selling, says Koeman
Article
/ 4 December 2015

It’s time to stop selling, says Koeman

Wednesday night’s 6-1 loss to Liverpool has emphasised the need for Southampton to invest in replacing the top players they keep losing.

By David Hytner
Blame Arsenal’s injuries on the Gulliver Theory
Article
/ 3 December 2015

Blame Arsenal’s injuries on the Gulliver Theory

It’s that time of year when Arsène Wenger’s men succumb to their seasonal injury crisis. But why is it always Arsenal?

By Barney Ronay
Pirates now pin their hopes on a miracle in Tunisia
Article
/ 28 November 2015

Pirates now pin their hopes on a miracle in Tunisia

Scoring away from home has not been a problem for Pirates in the Confederation Cup this year.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Skewed priorities on the road to 2018 for African soccer
Article
/ 13 November 2015

Skewed priorities on the road to 2018 for African soccer

Africa has to swiftly whittle down the number of competitors from 54 nations to 20 in the space of two months.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Premier League team of the season – so far
Article
/ 13 November 2015

Premier League team of the season – so far

With almost one-third of the season gone, two players from Southampton and two from Leicester City make our side.

By Paul Doyle
Van Gaal won’t budge for fans
Article
/ 7 November 2015

Van Gaal won’t budge for fans

There is increasing resentment against Manchester United’s methodical style of play but the Dutchman does not bend for anyone.

By Daniel Taylor
Strolling master Fabregas shows where his loyalties lie
Article
/ 7 November 2015

Strolling master Fabregas shows where his loyalties lie

How Chelsea’ season would benefit from more glimpses of rhythm and bite from their chief attacking quarterback.

By Barney Ronay
Tinkler’s mercurial Pirates face turbulent, tiring month
Article
/ 7 November 2015

Tinkler’s mercurial Pirates face turbulent, tiring month

After they unexpectedly humbled Amakhosi last week, the return match and the African Confederation Cup final await the Buccaneers.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Derby hype could just play out
Article
/ 31 October 2015

Derby hype could just play out

Most derbies have been snore fests, but this Saturday has the potential to break the mould and finally deliver the kind of excitement the crowds seek.

By Mark Gleeson Author
The problems facing Liverpool’s next manager
Article
/ 8 October 2015

The problems facing Liverpool’s next manager

A list of issues that await Jürgen Klopp, if he accepts the invitation.

By Andy Hunter
No end to the anguish of Arsène
Article
/ 2 October 2015

No end to the anguish of Arsène

Wenger has presided over 177 games in Europe’s elite competition yet Arsenal keep slipping on the banana skins put before them.

By Amy Lawrence
Pirates could outwit crafty Cairo giants
Article
/ 2 October 2015

Pirates could outwit crafty Cairo giants

If Bucs play with attacking flair in Egypt on Sunday they could beat Al-Ahli.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Rooney, records … and respect
Article
/ 7 September 2015

Rooney, records … and respect

On the verge of breaking several scoring records, does the England striker deserve more acclaim?

By Daniel Taylor
Small-fry Mauritania could roast beefed-up Bafana
Article
/ 4 September 2015

Small-fry Mauritania could roast beefed-up Bafana

On paper, Mashaba’s men should win but this is a tie fraught with potential pitfalls, not least those of South Africa’s own making.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Adventurous Pirates show local teams way forward
Article
/ 20 August 2015

Adventurous Pirates show local teams way forward

Pirates’ attitude sits as a large anomaly where other Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams should regularly be in the line for honours.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Devastating Chiefs not without challengers
Article
/ 13 August 2015

Devastating Chiefs not without challengers

The team offer their opponents much more midfield space, a chance to dominate them in the centre of the field and a defence that has looked rickety.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Big five are the major drawcard
Article
/ 6 August 2015

Big five are the major drawcard

The PSL clubs with the deepest pockets promise to be the stars but history is a lesson in caution.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Bucs aim to rekindle cup love affair
Article
/ 9 July 2015

Bucs aim to rekindle cup love affair

Egypt’s Zamalek come to town to face a Pirates side that has excelled in recent African matches.

By Nick Said
PSL: Head bashing and horse trading
Article
/ 25 June 2015

PSL: Head bashing and horse trading

The PSL transfer window opens next week and some clubs will be looking abroad for new players.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Manuel Pellegrini says José Mourinho takes credit ‘for everything’
Article
/ 25 June 2015

Manuel Pellegrini says José Mourinho takes credit ‘for everything’

Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has started the mind games early for next season by attacking his Chelsea rival.

By Guardian Reporter
Homeboy kicks off new Chiefs era
Article
/ 18 June 2015

Homeboy kicks off new Chiefs era

After two decades of using expat coaches, Amakhosi have finally opted for a local. Can Komphela deliver?

By Mark Gleeson Author
Another heartbreak for Banyana
Article
/ 29 May 2015

Another heartbreak for Banyana

The upcoming World Cup is the latest chapter in a narrative of disappointment for SA’s women.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Let the Kaiser Chiefs contract saga begin
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Let the Kaiser Chiefs contract saga begin

Despite a dominating title win, Amakhosi have much wheeling and dealing to do before next season.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Cup final: An open and Schut case
Article
/ 14 May 2015

Cup final: An open and Schut case

Dutchman Alje Schut is to play his last game in South Africa.

By Mark Gleeson Author
More Messi magic
Article
/ 7 May 2015

More Messi magic

Irresistible Argentinian steals the show again to leave his old master grasping for a system.

By Sid Lowe
Vasco da Gama ?eye cup final voyage
Article
/ 24 April 2015

Vasco da Gama ?eye cup final voyage

Inconsistent in the league and hot in the cup, the community-based side is drumming up support for the semis against Mamelodi Sundowns.

By Luke Alfred
Goodbye to ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu, one of the most gifted players ever
Article
/ 24 April 2015

Goodbye to ‘Shoes’ Moshoeu, one of the most gifted players ever

The image of the stylish golden boy of South African football’s golden age will live on.

By Mark Gleeson Author
Chiefs rule as battle for second hots up
Article
/ 23 April 2015

Chiefs rule as battle for second hots up

Mamelodi Sundowns have imploded, opening the door for two other clubs to bump them out of second place.

By Mark Gleeson Author
PSL grand finale loses its grand as Sundowns stumble
Article
/ 16 April 2015

PSL grand finale loses its grand as Sundowns stumble

Tactically Sundowns were outsmarted by Clinton Larsen, the Celtic coach who had travelled to Mbombela in the last week to spy on the opposition.

By Mark Gleeson Author
PSL travels unlikely to yield glory
Article
/ 1 April 2015

PSL travels unlikely to yield glory

After tepid home displays South Africa’s three representatives are likely to bow out of Africa.

By Mark Gleeson Author
How Suárez adds bite to FC Barcelona
Article
/ 27 March 2015

How Suárez adds bite to FC Barcelona

It is nearly a week since Barcelona defeated Real Madrid in El Clasico, but the effects of Luis Suarez’s sublime goal are still being felt in Spain.

By Sid Lowe
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