Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

It is football’s governing bodies, not Newcastle fans, who ought to make a stand against sportswashing

With a consortium financed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, there have been calls for fan protests.

Graham Ruthven

Man Utd should resist the temptation to sign Harry Kane, and continue their rebuild

The Tottenham striker's recent comments on his future alerted potential suitors.

Graham Ruthven

‘This Means More’: How Liverpool’s plans to furlough non-playing staff punctured the myth

Despite record profits in 2018/19, Liverpool intended to pay staff with tax-payer's money until U-turn.

Graham Ruthven

The football fixture list was already at breaking point before the Coronavirus outbreak

There's too much football - the relevant authorities can use this enforced pause to reassess.

Graham Ruthven

Ndombele reaction underlines Mourinho’s weakening powers of man-management

At Spurs, Mourinho is way ahead of schedule with his now ritual falling out with players.

Graham Ruthven

After Frank Lampard’s great start at Stamford Bridge, what’s gone wrong for Chelsea?

The Blues have taken just 19 points from the last 48 available and are on the brink of Champions League exit.

Graham Ruthven

Real Madrid still need Gareth Bale… particularly this week with Eden Hazard out injured

The much-maligned Welshman has impeccable big match credentials for Los Blancos.

Graham Ruthven

Does Champions League expulsion really spell the end for Pep Guardiola at Man City?

Rumblings of discord have been reverberating around the Etihad for a while, but Pep walking away will echo across all football.

Graham Ruthven

Hakim Ziyech ticks every box for Chelsea – his signing gives Frank Lampard the backing he needs

The Blues have swooped for European football's best creative talents for a bargain €45 million.