Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

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.

Graham Ruthven

West Ham could be another Leeds or Birmingham – the Hammers are not set up to bounce back

The scale of boardroom mismanagement will be laid bare if West Ham are relegated this season.

Graham Ruthven

Under the radar at Leicester, Harvey Barnes is blossoming into a superstar

With all the focus on James Maddison, Barnes has established himself as one of Leicester's major threats.

Graham Ruthven

From the world’s most expensive keeper to liability: How Kepa became Chelsea’s biggest problem

The Chelsea stopper was again in the spotlight for his role in conceding a late winner against Newcastle.

Graham Ruthven

Southampton were brave to stick with Ralph Hasenhüttl and now they’re reaping the benefits

After scrapping near the drop zone for much of the season, Saints are targeting the top half and even Europe.

Graham Ruthven

Man City’s rebuild must start in January if they are to compete with Liverpool next season

With Pep Guardiola's future unclear, City must begin refreshing the squad immediately.