Author Archives: Dermot Corrigan

Dermot Corrigan

It’s been a tough week and a poor season for Thibaut Courtois but he has time on his side

The Belgian stopper has been under constant pressure since moving to the Bernabeu.

Dermot Corrigan

Why Barcelona should NOT sign Antoine Griezmann this summer

Yet again Barca have been linked with the Frenchman but they should look elsewhere to bolster their squad.

Dermot Corrigan

The second coming of Zinedine Zidane could mean the end for Bale and Ramos at the Bernabéu

Ziziou's return is set to mark an expensive clear out at R Madrid.

Dermot Corrigan

Wu Lei has boosted the image of Chinese football with a promising start at Espanyol

Last weekend, the former SIPG man became the first Chinese player to score in La Liga.

Dermot Corrigan

Solari and Valverde: The low key men managing the most high profile teams on the planet

The current managers of Real Madrid and Barcelona are not the big characters we are used to.

Dermot Corrigan

The Champions League is Atletico’s last chance to save their season

Simeone's men must rediscover their dark side if they are to consider this campaign a success.

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Umtiti nears return from injury but doubts surround his Barcelona future

The French World Cup winner was a key figure for Barca last year, but he may not be on his return.

Dermot Corrigan

Vinicius Junior: The future is now for the Bernabeu’s newest favourite son

Given his debut after October's Clasico - now, ahead of the return fixture, he's become a key player.

Dermot Corrigan

Plights of Isco, Ozil, James and Coutinho suggest the archetypal number 10 may be redundant

Managers seem to be favouring a more phsyical presence in what tends to be a creative role.