Articles by alexanderUTC

Midweek Muse: How Cambridge United just missed out on the first season of the Premier League

April 13, 2016

Inspired by telling Tranmere’s tale in John King’s “deadly submarine” last week, Tom Simmonds looks back at another team from the same era who punched above their [...]

Kane sets his sights on Shearer record

March 31, 2016

Having already found the back of the net 21 times so far during the Premier League campaign, with seven games still remaining, Tottenham striker Harry Kane has recently [...]

Euro 2016 goes ahead despite terror threat but should football heed safety concerns?

March 31, 2016

After recent terror attacks in Belgium and Iraq and with Euro 2016 looming, Ciaran Breen asks whether football has the strength to continue as normal in the face of this [...]

WSL1 Preview: Star winger Karen Carney can help champions Chelsea Ladies retain their title

March 24, 2016

With the new WSL season upon us, Neil Evans evaluates defending champions, Chelsea Ladies, and believes that Karen Carney is the key to defending their crown. Team: Chelsea [...]

WSL1 Preview: Strength in depth will secure Arsenal Ladies runners-up and coveted Champions League spot

March 22, 2016

With the new WSL season upon us, Neil Evans evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of Arsenal Ladies, who he believes should make their way back into the Champions League [...]

WSL1 Preview: Former champions Liverpool Ladies on the up under new manager Scott Rogers

March 17, 2016

With the WSL about to start, Neil Evans previews Liverpool Ladies forced to rip it up and start again as they look to bounce back from last season’s disappointing title [...]

Betting Tips: Sunderland to win the Tyne-Wear derby again, United & City to draw.

March 17, 2016

Kurt Bristoll selects his pick of the bets in what promises to be another fascinating weekend for club football across Europe, with Roma taking on Inter in Italy as well as [...]

Betting Tips: West Ham to frustrate United as Man City and Roma pick up easy wins

March 10, 2016

Kurt Bristoll picks out his five top bets ahead of a packed weekend of European football… Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United – Blackburn to win It’s safe to say [...]

Aritz Aduriz: La Liga’s evergreen sensation

March 8, 2016

The Offside Rule’s La Liga expert Alexandra Jonson says Aritz Aduriz – who is having the season of his life for Athletic Bilbao at age 35 – is just like a fine [...]

Ref Review – A weekend of mad red cards mirrors a crazy season in the Premier League

March 8, 2016

Alex Vryzakis rates the performances of Premier League referees after last weekend’s drama, featuring the red cards awarded at the North London Derby, Everton’s [...]