Why Leicester City Have Struggled So Far in 2016-17

It's been no secret that Leicester City haven't been able to achieve the same kind of form that they showed in their stellar 2015-16 campaign in which they rose all the way to the top to win the Premier League title. However, the reasons as to why that is the case are far more than just the … Continue reading Why Leicester City Have Struggled So Far in 2016-17

English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 17

Team of the Week is back to bring you the best eleven players from Gameweek 17. This week's best XI features Sunderland's star 22-year old goalkeeper, four Tottenham Hotspur players, this season's standout defensive midfielder and one famous football legend. Let's get right into the action. Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford Concentration, timing, position, reflexes, everything about Jordan … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 17

English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 16

The first midweek gameweek of the 2016-17 Premier League season was full of goals, entertaining fixtures and standout performers. This is The Mastermind's Team of the Week for Gameweek 16 in England's top flight. Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois  Despite all of Chelsea's incredible dominance in their 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday, the Blues could have easily ended … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 16

English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 15

Well it was another week of big moments, massive matches and surprising score-lines in the 2016-17 English Premier League. Leicester City and Jamie Vardy finally regained form, Stefano Okaka said hello to the Premier League with his first two ever goals in England's top flight and Manchester United and Jose Mourinho finally ended their winless … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 15

Top 10 Worst Red Cards In Football History

In light of Sergio Aguero's horror tackle on David Luiz, The Mastermind takes a look at the ten worst red card tackles in the history of football. The below list includes only fouls that players were sent of for so Luis Suarez's vampire-like antics and Harrald Schumacher's ridiculous punch on Patrick Battison that left him … Continue reading Top 10 Worst Red Cards In Football History

The X Factor: What’s Been Missing For Borussia Dortmund: Marco Reus

Marco Reus has been outstanding for Borussia Dortmund since returning from injury at the end of November and it just leaves us asking the question: where would Borussia Dortmund be right now had he not been injured for the first three months of this season? Scoring goals has hardly ever been a problem for Borussia … Continue reading The X Factor: What’s Been Missing For Borussia Dortmund: Marco Reus

English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 14

  What an amazing weekend it was yet again in the 2016-17 English Premier League. This weekend we saw Bournemouth claim a massive, shocking, 4-3 victory over Liverpool, saw Antonio Conte's win streak at Chelsea continue as they rolled over their fellow title contenders Manchester City and saw a return to form for Tottenham Hotspur as … Continue reading English Premier League Team of the Week Gameweek 14

Toronto FC Make History and Advance To MLS Cup Final

In one of the best games in MLS history, Toronto FC made history when they became the first ever Canadian team to advance to the MLS Cup Final, beating Montreal Impact by a score of 5-2 on the night, 7-5 on aggregate. Toronto FC had a hard-fought season just to get to the playoffs and … Continue reading Toronto FC Make History and Advance To MLS Cup Final