Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

Chelsea have a creativity problem and Thomas Tuchel’s system is to blame

Chelsea need to change their tactics in order to create more chances.

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Newcastle United need a manager who can save them from relegation before they can target the title

Graham Ruthven takes a closer look at the managerial situation at St James' Park.

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Graham Ruthven: Brendan Rodgers mustn’t let Leicester’s slide become a spiral like he did at Liverpool

Injuries notwithstanding, Leicester City have set a standard under Rodgers; they can't let that slip.

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Graham Ruthven: “Shaw has flourished into the best attacking full back in the Premier League”

Luke Shaw has developed into one of United's most important players.

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Graham Ruthven: Potter’s magic is the real reason Brighton are rocking

Brighton’s success this season shouldn’t come as a surprise - it had been coming under Graham Potter.

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Graham Ruthven: Marcelo Bielsa’s stubbornness is holding Leeds back

Bielsa has shown he has a Plan B - he must be pragmatic enough to know when to employ it.

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Graham Ruthven: Signing Saul Niguez has made Chelsea’s squad the strongest the Premier League has ever seen

Adding Saul Niguez gives Tuchel an embarrassment of riches unseen in the Premier League before.

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Graham Ruthven: Scotland must build on Euro 2020 qualification by adopting a more expansive style

Scotland were better than their results at Euro 2020, now they must be brave enough to prove it.

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The Reece James – Romelu Lukaku connection could be Chelsea’s route to the title

Back where he belongs, The Prodigal Son is ready to banish Chelsea's Premier League Blues.