Joshua Amess

James Ward-Prowse: He Knows What He’s Here For

He has a golfing shot celebration, but more importantly, a technique and eagle-eye for a set-piece reminiscent of Beckham. Surely, Southgate has to take him to the Euros ⸺James Ward-Prowse. As a youngster James Ward-Prowse grew up as an avid Pompey fan, but today captains their bitter rivals Southampton. He has represented and captained England at youth level. At 26 years of age, he has amassed considerable experience with 261 Premier League appearances. Ward-Prowse’s dead ball expertise could be aContinue reading “James Ward-Prowse: He Knows What He’s Here For”

The Forgotten History of English Football Managers

In recent years there has been a noticeable change in the way people view English football. It has become increasingly statistical. There are a variety of reasons: TV embellishing coverage, coaches and scouts evaluating players, betting firms creating a plethora of betting options. The statistics have very limited history, so we forget about football beforeContinue reading “The Forgotten History of English Football Managers”

England’s Unlikely Lads — Or Are They?

With the FA cup 4th round starting last night, attention has been diverted away from the Premier League. No offence meant, though fans of respective clubs will probably take it — the prospect of Northampton against Derby was hardly going to open the eyes of many, and with very few appealing fixtures this weekend, myContinue reading “England’s Unlikely Lads — Or Are They?”