Author Archives: Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson

Top 5 Champions League matches this century: No 2 – Mourinho loses but proves his point at Camp Nou

Barcelona vs Inter, Guardiola vs Mourinho, possession vs pragmatism - it was a semi-final that had everything.

Jonathan Wilson

Top 5 Champions League matches this century: No 3 – Klopp’s Liverpool pull off a miracle against Barca

A near impossible task became an inevitable victory in one of Anfield's greatest nights.

Jonathan Wilson

Top 5 Champions League matches this century: No 4 – Ramos and Ronaldo crush Bayern in Bavaria

Taking over Treble winners at Bayern, Pep Guardiola's philosophy was under the microscope.

Jonathan Wilson

When the football returns, hopefully an appreciation for community prevails over petty tribalism

If football emerges freer of the rival-baiting that dominates our conversations, all the better.

Jonathan Wilson

Wolves are set up perfectly for European football – they have a real chance of silverware

Wolves have two chances to reach the Champions League but one of them would be remembered forever.

Jonathan Wilson

Just a blip or has Leicester’s poor run of form put their top four spot in jeopardy?

Are any of the Foxes' top four competitors consistent enough to take advantage?.

Jonathan Wilson

Watford’s form has dipped again but their chances of avoiding relegation remain high

The Hornets' initial improvement under Nigel Pearson has faded but they are on track to beat the drop.

Jonathan Wilson

This season is a free hit for Jose Mourinho, particularly in the Champions League

Tottenham's striking crisis has seriously dented their ambitions for the season and plans to combat RB Leipzig.

Jonathan Wilson

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Lampard, Solskjaer and the perils of over-valuing a club legend

Short-term solutions can become long-term problems when clubs put ex-players in the dugout.