One thing is guaranteed at present in every Premier League season. There will be 20 teams competing who have to fill the positions 1-20. A very simple concept. 38 league matches for every team every season. Inevitably, a fan of a team finishing in 5th position is going to be happier than a fan of a team who ends the season in 15th position. Therefore, every season, no matter what, you are going to get fans discontented with their team’s performance and position throughout which is what leads to the rather …

Juan Roman Riquelme, only last week, announced his retirement from the international stage. It is a somewhat cruel, albeit fitting end to a man who is most probably, the last of his breed. As an emphasis on multi-functionality within the game becomes more prominent, the traditional ‘Number 10′ has been cast aside, into the shadows as more flexible, dynamic systems are created for individuals of similar nature.
Diego Maradona recently expressed his vision for the future of his Argentinian side: ‘Mascherano plus ten others.’ Under any of the previous managers, the …