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Monday, 14 November 2011 10:12 |
Opinion: Three reasons why Coentrao belongs in Portugal’s midfield
Nathan Motz argues that Real Madrid man is answer to major weakness
 After the 2-1 loss to Denmark last month, I started thinking about all the things that haven’t changed so much since qualifying began last September. Helder Postiga or Hugo Almeida, midfield inconsistencies, a coach that is beginning to make more and more enemies, and we’re worried about Bosnia? If we do manage to scrape by on Tuesday night, and I do mean scrape by, what are we going to do next June against Spain, Germany or the Netherlands? |
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Friday, 14 October 2011 10:50 |
Opinion: A quarter of the way home – transfer appraisal
Who have been the hits and who have been the flops in the Liga?
  With the domestic campaign almost a quarter of the way through, Ed Gomes assesses how the summer transfer decisions taken by Portugal’s clubs stand up in mid October. The focus falls on the Big Four, with a peek into the best of the rest. |
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 09:16 |
Opinion: Sergio drinking from a poisoned chalice
Chronic debt, trigger-happy owner and squealing monkeys
  Paulo Sergio has arrived at Tynecastle to become the new ‘first team coach’ of Heart of Midlothian. In so doing, he becomes the 11th manager of Russian/Lithuanian owner Vladimir Romanov’s six-year tenure at the Edinburgh club. |
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Saturday, 02 July 2011 17:44 |
Opinion: Sporting’s new beginning
An exciting future in prospect at the Alvalade
 Something is afoot at Sporting, and it’s a welcome sight. After a disastrous run stretching several years, with the Lisbon club finishing the last two seasons on 48 points and well behind top spot, the Lions appear to have refound their roar. Most importantly, it doesn’t seem like empty promises or lip service this time. |
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Monday, 18 April 2011 09:05 |
Opinion: “Paciencia” is a virtue that Domingos should adhere to
Would Braga boss be better off turning down Sporting and staying put?
 Paciencia (meaning “patience” in Portuguese) might just be the appropriate action for Braga President Antonio Salvador, Braga fans, and even the Braga coach himself. Domingos Paciencia’s rise in Portuguese football has been meteoric. Many have pointed to Andre Villas Boas’ season at Porto, but it is Paciencia’s job with Braga that has really impressed. |
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