With surprise results, record-breaking victories and goals galore, another entertaining weekend of action in the Barclays Premier League comes to a close with another edition of the Mastermind's Team of the Week! Goalkeeper: Maarten Stekelenburg In the goalkeeping performance of the season so far, Marten Stekelenburg saved two penalties and made 5 other smart stops to keep Manchester City … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 8
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Victor Wanyama, Tottenham’s New Midfield Beast
Although Dele Alli popped up the match saver in Tottenham's 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion, it was Victor Wanyama who stole the show, bossing the midfield and winning back possession nearly every time Spurs lost it. Tottenham Hotspur barely missed out on winning the 2015-16 Premier League title. They were in the hunt all season … Continue reading Victor Wanyama, Tottenham’s New Midfield Beast
Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hertha Berlin: The Dirty Side of the Game
Borussia Dortmund weren't brilliant by any means against second place Hertha Berlin in the German Bundesliga and without the likes of Marco Reus, Sokratis, Lukasz Piszczek and Andre Schurrle they are seemingly starting to struggle again against tough opposition. Valentin Stocker opened the scoring soon after the start of the second half after a sublime backheel … Continue reading Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hertha Berlin: The Dirty Side of the Game
English Premier League Preview and Predictions Gameweek 8
After the international break, the English Premier League is back with loads more excitement and engaging matches. This weekend will include N'Golo Kante returning to his former side when the champions of last season, Leicester City, take on the champions of two seasons ago Chelsea, Arsene Wenger coming up against his bogey team Swansea City … Continue reading English Premier League Preview and Predictions Gameweek 8
Top 15 Under-21 Footballers With The Biggest Potential 2016-17
It's crazy how many young players have risen to the top of the game in such a short amount of time in only the past few years. There have been so many young players rising up to the starting elevens of their teams in 2016 without any degree of difficulty at all that this may … Continue reading Top 15 Under-21 Footballers With The Biggest Potential 2016-17
Why Everyone Should Stop Criticizing Wayne Rooney
Although England cruised to a 2-0 win on Malta on Saturday in World Cup 2018 Qualifying, the attention has again centered around Wayne Rooney in the media. Despite the midfielder actually playing very well, he has received unjust and unfair criticism about his performance yet again. The Manchester United captain was one of the best … Continue reading Why Everyone Should Stop Criticizing Wayne Rooney
England 2-0 Malta: Henderson and Rooney Star
Although it was only Malta, England's national football team had one of their best performances of recent years as they kept 80% of the possession, were firing on all cylinders and eased past the Southern European nation to a 2-0 win in World Cup 2018 qualifying. I've hardly ever seen any team keep 80% of … Continue reading England 2-0 Malta: Henderson and Rooney Star
Barclays Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 7
For the first time in weeks the BPL Team of the Week isn't too tough to call. There were plenty of stellar performers this week but not too many to count like in weeks past. This is The Mastermind's Team of the Week for Gameweek 7 in the Barclays Premier League! Goalkeeper: Lee Grant Stoke City … Continue reading Barclays Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 7
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