If you would like to view my other work, which in most cases is more recent, please see below: http://russianfootballnews.com/author/matthew/ A website dedicated to Russian football. http://somepeopleonthepitch.co.uk/team A… Read more “My other work”
Some thoughts on Newcastle United 3 Crystal Palace 3
I was going to do a match report on this game, but I felt my views would be better communicated via a ramble. Our width, predominantly in… Read more “Some thoughts on Newcastle United 3 Crystal Palace 3”
Anzhi’s new approach is refreshing
Anzhi fans must be wound up at seeing their star players depart from their club. They must also struggle to regard the new strategy from Suleyman Kerimov… Read more “Anzhi’s new approach is refreshing”
The ten best Premier League signings of the window so far
With clubs being linked with players on a daily basis, and expectant fans demanding big names, the transfer window is one of the hardest times for clubs.… Read more “The ten best Premier League signings of the window so far”
Arkadyev-the man whose “organised disorder” led to total football and tiki-taka
Arkadyev and early Russian football My quotes and historical detail are taken mainly from the book ‘Inverting the Pyramid’ by Jonathan Wilson. The book provides great analysis on the… Read more “Arkadyev-the man whose “organised disorder” led to total football and tiki-taka”
Pressured Wenger makes an uncharacteristic gamble with Suárez approach-4000th view special!!!
When Arsenal bidded for Luis Suárez people were in disbelief; the bid was so unlike Wenger. I, for one, believed the ‘bid’ was a hoax. As Arsenal failed to… Read more “Pressured Wenger makes an uncharacteristic gamble with Suárez approach-4000th view special!!!”
What impact will Douglas have at Dynamo?
Douglas had been heavily linked with certain Russian sides. Dutch broadcaster RTV Oost reported that the Brazilian-born man-mountain had signed a four-year deal with Kuban Krasnodar. However,… Read more “What impact will Douglas have at Dynamo?”
