Declan Warrington
Latest articles by Declan Warrington
The John Stones debate: what’s really right for a promising – if unpolished – centre-back?
By Declan Warrington last updated
John Stones Few players felt Everton’s dismal 2015/16 quite like the 22-year-old, who suffered at the turn of the year and didn’t recover. But, writes Declan Warrington, there’s only one way to get him back on track – and it shouldn’t involve changing his game...
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.15, Franco Baresi
By Declan Warrington last updated
FFT 100 Greatest Committed, intelligent and with a thirst for clean sheets, the Italian central defender also set up play from the back with unerring ease
Real Madrid's flawed youth policy could be preventing global domination
By Declan Warrington last updated
Real Madrid Los Blancos have long built their success around a glittering array of stars, but they could have so much more with the right long-term strategy, writes Declan Warrington...
7 brilliant teams pulled apart before they could fulfil their potential
By Declan Warrington last updated
Lists Oh, Ajax... it's coming. It's happened to them before, of course – and these other European club sides who had their best players sold before they could achieve ultimate glory
Hodgson will be remembered for wrong reasons, but his successor must not let some good work go to waste
By Declan Warrington published
Roy Hodgson His major tournaments were overwhelming disappointments, writes Declan Warrington, but don’t completely discredit what he leaves for the next man to work with
5 things Gareth Southgate must do to take England to the next level
By Declan Warrington published
England Subtle shifts in playing staff, formation and practising what he preached at under-21 level could help England’s manager take his young side further still, writes Declan Warrington
How Liverpool CAN succeed with Rodgers and their model (by being more like Arsenal)
By Declan Warrington last updated
Liverpool A bad season forced a backroom overhaul and departure of the Reds' long-serving skipper, leaving B-Rodg with a big job to do. Declan Warrington explains what's on his plate...
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