Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

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.

Graham Ruthven

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.

Graham Ruthven

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.

Graham Ruthven

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.

Graham Ruthven

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?.

Graham Ruthven

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..

Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven: “The argument Fernandes is the best player in the Premier League is a strong one”

The importance of Bruno Fernandes.

Graham Ruthven

Edinson Cavani can be Manchester United’s best centre-forward since Robin van Persie

Cavani's match-winning display at St. Mary's showed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the benefit of experience in front of goal.

Graham Ruthven

11 points down on Unai Emery’s first 29 games – Arsenal are going backwards under Mikel Arteta

The Gunners are without a goal from open play in almost eight hours of Premier League football.