Author: pranjal bhawal

From shirt sponsorship to advertising boards on the pitch, bookies have become one of the biggest sponsors of English football. But what effect does it have on the sport and its supporters? If you’ve watched a Premier League match recently, chances are you’ve seen the name of a gambling company splashed across a shirt or…

In modern football, no job is more precarious than that of a manager. At times it feels as though clubs are never more than three games away from crisis, and for head coaches, that makes the margin for error razor thin. Yet even within that unforgiving environment, some dismissals stand out as particularly unjust –…

After years of calls for Arsenal to bring in a true centre-forward, the Gunners have finally responded — and in a big way. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has completed a high-profile move to the Emirates, becoming the marquee signing of Arsenal’s summer transfer window. Coming off a staggering 39-goal season for Sporting CP — more…

One of the most drastic changes in football laws will be implemented from this summer, as a new eight-second rule is set to be introduced. The rule will have a direct impact on goalkeepers looking to run down the clock in terms of time wasting, as they will only have eight seconds after catching the…