Author Archives: Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven

Duncan Ferguson is not the man for the long-term but he has reminded Everton of their identity

Ferguson's interim stint may well be short but Everton's hierarchy can learn form his tenure.

Graham Ruthven

Man Utd can emulate Liverpool’s rise… but only if the board backs Solskjaer

Great against the top six, poor against weaker sides - there are echoes of Klopp's early Anfield days in Solskjaer's side.

Graham Ruthven

Red-hot Morelos ready to make his mark against Celtic as Gerrard seeks first trophy

The Colombian has scored in each of his last 10 starts for Rangers... but never against Celtic.

Graham Ruthven

With the options available to him, why would Pochettino go to Man Utd?

Poch has earned the right to walk into a top team - United are a long way from being that.

Graham Ruthven

Robert Lewandowski has been the best striker in 2019 – he should be a Ballon d’Or contender

Lewandowski has scored 48 goals in 2019 - five more than Lionel Messi.

Graham Ruthven

Gareth Southgate may come to regret not embedding James Maddison sooner

Maddison is the standout English creative midfielder but is yet to be capped.

Graham Ruthven

How much do Arsenal value their principles? Jose Mourinho could be the solution

Mourinho was once the antithesis of Arsenal, but maybe that's just what they need.

Graham Ruthven

Frank Lampard has made Chelsea likeable for the first time in the Abramovich era

Young players, progressive football, and bags of goals! What's not to like about the new Chelsea?.

Graham Ruthven

Liverpool remain unbeaten but Jurgen Klopp must take note of the warning signs

For all their explosive brilliance, Liverpool must be wary of burning out.