One of football’s core beliefs is that pace is a defender’s greatest fear. Speed kills, as they say. But is that really still the case in the modern game? These days, in a growing number of cases, pace is no longer the biggest concern for centre-backs. Instead, it is their biggest asset.
The idea of a matchup with Colorado Rapids probably doesn't strike fear in the average Major League Soccer fan yet, but it should.
Walsall head coach Mat Sadler signs a new deal with the League Two club ahead of the final game of the regular season.
Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will stick to his attacking philosophy in Sunday's crucial north London derby against Premier League leaders Arsenal.With that in mind, the Australian has no intention of sending his team into the derby with a defensive mindset, even though Arsenal showed their attacking prowess with a 5-0 rout of Chelsea on Tuesday.