The arrival of David Moyes to Real Sociedad may have been considered a surprising managerial move at the time. To many, the idea of a Scot plying his trade in Spain of all places seemed like a strange appointment, a cultural juxtaposition of football playing styles, and a rare trek for someone who prior to leaving for Spain, barely knew a word of Spanish. … [Read more...]

  Out of all the teams in Spain's top flight, Getafe are not the most exciting. Whilst Barcelona are known for their philosophy, Real Madrid for their superstars, Athletic Bilbao for their dogged physicality, Getafe are... well, just Getafe. Despite not being a particularly glamorous club, they have done well in recent years to remain in the top division, fluctuating between the top half and lower ends of the La Liga table spectrum. … [Read more...]

The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada has been a very enjoyable tournament so far, as we draw closer to the last 16. For the first time in it's history, the competition has expanded, with 24 nations represented on the biggest stage in women's football. … [Read more...]

So he has returned, Rafael Benitez's imminent arrival at the club where it all began is sure to be fairy tale. Or is it? The seasoned veteran, whose management has spanned Valencia, Liverpool, and Napoli, to name a few, finds himself taking over from the now departed Carlo Ancelotti at one of Europe's grandest clubs. After leaving the Real Madrid Castilla team twenty years ago to achieve bigger and better things, Rafa's return could be perceived as the tale of a hometown hero. On his journeys he has achieved for the most part, managing some of the continent's elite teams, and managing the … [Read more...]