The intense competition within the National Team can create a sense of pessimism among players, particularly the younger ones. Representing one’s country is considered the most cherished achievement for a footballer. As a result, players who consistently find themselves overlooked and fall behind in the team’s hierarchy are increasingly considering changing their national allegiances to …
The case of Anthony Gordon and Curtis Jones, heroes of England’s UEFA U-21 Euro triumph in Romania, presents a study in contrast. England won the UEFA U-21 Euro title for the third time following their 1-0 win against Spain at the Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia, Romania with Jones netting all the all-important winner, which …
As was predicted by Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, Anthony Gordon did not receive a hero’s welcome from the Evertonians when the English left-winger paid a visit to Goodison Park in Newcastle colours. Gordon, 22, is a former Everton player who joined the club at the age of 11 after being released from the Liverpool academy. …
It is not uncommon for football players from different teams to hang out with each other. All hatred and bitterness of 90 minutes on the football pitch are often forgotten and even forgiven the moment the players leave the pitch and enter the outside world. It is, though, slightly iffy when players of direct local …
After a breakthrough spell last season, Everton forward Anthony Gordon saw his stocks rise dramatically. Despite being part of a struggling Everton side, the 21-year-old managed to stand out and attract the eyes of some top English clubs. The Englishman has shown excellent endeavour and work rate during his appearances with The Toffees thus far, …
Tempers ran high and sparks flew at a jam-packed St. James’ Park as Eddie Howe’s resurgent Newcastle United hosted Frank Lampard’s Everton in the midweek clash of Matchday 12 in the Premier League. The incident transpired after Paraguayan Miguel Almiron gave The Toons a 1-0 lead with his stunning first-time strike in the 31st minute. …
After a one-week hiatus, the focus is well and truly back on Premier League and obviously, FPL. We have discussed wildcards, forwards and defenders at length but one area of the pitch that hasn’t been touched upon is the midfield. This season, the FPL midfield picks have been less clear than as the season has …
Everton forward Anthony Gordon has achieved ‘golden boy’ status over the past weeks, in a seemingly sudden fashion as well. A product of the Everton academy, Gordon has been a Blue since he was 11 and is currently living the dream as The Toffees’ main man following the absence of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the departure …
Chelsea’s summer transfer window has been a topsy-turvy affair, to say the least. Following the arrival of new owner Todd Boehly and his fresh funds, much activity was foreseen in the offices of Stamford Bridge. But the Blues began the window in a rather stale fashion as a number of their targets were spectacularly hijacked …