Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven: “He’s Liverpool’s Veron – Thiago’s tempo is costing Liverpool”

Liverpool's big money summer signing has upset a delicate ecosystem at Liverpool - just as Juan Sebastian Veron did almost 20 years ago at United.

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Graham Ruthven: “In just one season, Spurs have seen the best and the worst of what Mourinho offers”

Are the wheels starting to come off for Jose or is this just a temporary blip?.

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Martin Odegaard is the creative fulcrum Arteta and Arsenal have been crying out for

Martin Odegaard - the heir apparent to Luka Modric - is the player Arsenal thought Dani Ceballos would be.

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The honeymoon is over: The wheels are coming off at Leeds

As the plaudits begin to wane and Bielsa-ball takes its toll, Leeds need to adopt a more pragmatic approach to survive.

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Never mind a new centre back, the problem for Liverpool is in attack

Despite injuries to their central defenders, Liverpool's issues are at the other end of the pitch.

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The balance is wrong: The £200m splurge was the worst thing that happened to Lampard as Chelsea boss

With Thomas Tuchel waiting in the wings Lampard needs to return Chelsea to winning ways - and quickly.

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Old Firm derby win would be sign of how Steven Gerrard has turned Rangers into Scotland’s dominant force

Celtic may be chasing that magical tenth title but the momentum is with Rangers.

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Manchester City or PSG – which club would be the better fit for Lionel Messi?

The Barcelona man could well be on the move at the end of the season. But where would be the most suitable destination?.

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Graham Ruthven: “How close to the bottom three are the Gunners willing to get before they accept a change is necessary?”

The stats don't lie. The Gunners need a major improvement to ensure they stay clear of the drop zone..