Belgian football on the way up as exciting new talent emerges

By Richard French

Not generally considered as a powerhouse of world football, Belgium have largely had to look on with envy as their prestigious neighbours, France and Holland, have had success at international level. But could that be about to change?

In 'Pole Position' but who are Lech Poznan?

By James Brown

When Manchester City fans saw the draw for group A in the Europa League, they might have been forgiven for dismissing Lech Poznan as a threat.

One step backwards, two step forwards

By Ross Dunbar

Long-term vision is needed to save Scottish Football...

Did you know, Scotland was the first country to have four clubs reach the Quarter Finals of the European Cup?

Numbers Favour The Hunter

By Mohamed Moallim

27 goals in 37 games for AGOW, 39 in 61 for Heerenveen, 105 in 136 for Ajax, 8 in 20 for Real Madrid, 7 in 30 for AC Milan and so far 5 in 7 for Schalke 04. Throw in 24 goals in 39 games for Holland, we can conclude that Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is nothing less than a serial goal scorer.

Can Sven The Super Swede Reproduce O’Neill’s Luck of the Irish?

By Steven Downes

Leicester City. My hometown club. One that has played home to some great players over the years, including: Gordon Banks, Peter Shilton, Gary Lineker, Emile Heskey and even Roberto Mancini!

Nothing pointless about them

By James Brown

There is always dissatisfaction during the international break over what are perceived as “pointless games,” those where the likes of Liechtenstein and Andorra get thrashed 7-0 with alarming regularity.

Scotland vs Spain: A Battle for Pride...

By Melanie Hughes

On a night when David Villa made himself the best striker in Spain’s history Scotland were heartbroken in a battle for pride.

A Standing Ticket, Please?

By Ross Dunbar

The last weekend of November will see Scottish Football fans participate in one of the biggest choreographed fan actions in British Football history

UEFA Coefficients Explained - Why Bundesliga will overtake Serie A this season...

By Gautam Sharma

(This article has been updated at UEFA Coefficients Explained)

This is Serie A’s last season among the top 3 "superleagues" of Europe, at least as per UEFA... few seem to admit what is almost a mathematical certainty... guys, this is inevitable. Let me explain how...

The Rise of Jan Vertonghen

By Mohamed Moallim

Sometimes you know when a player is playing at the top of his game, at ease with it, totally comfortable with what he is asked to do on the football pitch – Jan Vertonghen has come on leaps and bounds cementing himself as one of the most versatile players in the game and a definite star in the making.

Achieving the impossible: Mainz begin to believe that they can win the Bundesliga

By Henri Neuendorf

Seven wins in seven games, this is where the record stands for the best ever start to a Bundesliga season. Bayern Munich and Kaiserslautern held the record jointly, and last weekend the unlikeliest of teams matched it.

Yogi leaves the Picnic

By Martin Clark

John “Yogi” Hughes has left Hibernian under fire from fans and most likely the Board.

Olympique de Marseille: Will they ever be European Champions Again?

By James Philips

France has had a major impact on the history of football. Jules Rimet, founder of the World Cup, Henri Delaunay, founder of the European Championships and Gabriel Hanot, instigator of the Ballon D’or award and European Cup

The Championship more open than ever

By Simon Glanville

The Championship is widely regarded as an unpredictable and inconsistent division where anyone can beat anyone, but this season seems to be boarding on the ridiculous.