Blair Newman
Latest articles by Blair Newman
7 Serie A starlets ready for the Premier League
By Blair Newman last updated
Serie A Blair Newman profiles some of the young stars on the peninsula who could make a big impact with summer moves to England...
The 7 best sporting directors in world football right now
By Blair Newman last updated
Strategic planning often goes out of the window in the January market, when an intermediary between the board and manager can be invaluable. Blair Newman picks out the best in the business
8 Premier League players who've benefited most from a positional change this season
By Blair Newman published
Lists Steve Bould recently suggested that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette could be re-deployed as a No.10. Perhaps that's not as strange as it sounds, judging by these success stories from 2017/18...
Why the Premier League would be better if Chelsea hired Jorge Sampaoli
By Blair Newman published
Jorge Sampaoli The bubbly Bielsa disciple is now the bookies' favourite to take over from Guus Hiddink at the end of the campaign. Blair Newman explains why the Premier League would be an even funner place with the former Chile boss in it...
Ali Adnan: Udinese's Iraqi youngster who could become the next Gareth Bale
By Blair Newman last updated
Talentspotter Blair Newman provides the lowdown on the Zebrette's latest star in the making...
Meet the 5 goalkeepers in line to replace Gigi Buffon as Italy’s No.1 in 2018
By Blair Newman published
Gianluigi Buffon The mercurial Juventus glovesman has recently confirmed his intentions to retire after the World Cup in Russia, leaving a terrifying task for his successor. Blair Newman evaluates the candidates...
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