Tottenham vs Inter Milan - Match Preview

Tottenham vs Inter Milan - Match Preview

In Tottenham last pre-season friendly, they take on a very strong Inter Milan side. Many people are looking forward to this friendly as these two teams have met I the champions league before where are star was born and his name was Gareth Bale. He scored a hat-trick as which could not save 10-men Tottenham but my himself a big name. This is the first time Tottenham and Inter Milan have met in Norway.

Past Meetings

Tottenham 3-1 Inter Milan

Inter Milan 4-3 Tottenham

Tottenham Preview

Tottenham had an alright campaign in Australia when there played Juventus and Atletico Madrid, they might of lost twice but it was a very young spurs team as all of the first team players

were left behind rest a bit longer. Hopefully Tottenham will take a stronger squad to Oslo to Face Inter Milan

Potential starting 11

Lloris, Walker, Wimmer, Alderwiereld, Rose, Dier, Wanyama, Alli, Lamela, Demebele, Kane

Inter Milan Preview

Inter Milan have struggled in their pre-season as they got battered by Bayern Munich 4-1 after a Juilan Green Hat-trick in the first half. They also lost 3-1 to Paris St Germain, who fielded a fairly strong team. Inter Milan started a strong team for both games and started a un-change team aswell.

Inter Milan have also been in the news for their transfer as their signed Candreva from Lazio and signed Ever Banega on a free transfer.

Potential starting 11

Handadovic, D'Ambrosio, Miranda, Ranocchia, Erkin, Biabany, Melo, Kondogbia, Ansaldi, Icardi, Jovetic

Date: Friday 5th August 2016

When: 4:00pm on ITV 4

Where: Ullevaal Stadion, Norway 

Next Big Football Stars!!

Next Big Football Stars!!

This season we have seen some of the young talent really shine on big occasion such as Dele Alli, Kinsley Coman and Joshua Kimmich. But who are the next young starts to really impress the football community. I will look at the likes of 16 and 17 years old who could emerge from their clubs youth academy in to the first team.

Barclays Premier League

Reece Oxford

Age: 17

Current Club: West Ham

Position: Centre Back/ Defensive Midfielder

Reece Oxford has already made it into West Ham First team this season with an impressive game at the start of the 15/16 season against Arsenal.  He only lost the possession once and was the second youngest premier league starter of all time. Oxford has played for England at Under 17 level and captain England Under 17 in the Under 17 European Championship.

Dominic Solanke

Age: 18
Current Club: Chelsea
Position: Striker

Solanke is an English nationality who can play upfront or can play on the wings. During the 2014-15 season, Solanke scored 20 goals in 25 games for Chelsea Under 18s and he also trained with the first team around about then aswell. He made his professional debut as a substitute for Oscar in the 6-0 win over NK Marbior in the champions league, making him the youngest ever player in the champions league for Chelsea.

La Liga
Martin Odegaard

Age: 17
Current Club: Real Madrid
Position: Attacking Midfielder

Odegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a attacking midfielder. He was youngest player to feature in Tippeligaen and became it youngest goal scorer. Odegaard signed for Real Madrid in January 2015. Odegaard made his international debut against the United Arab Emirates, becoming youngest debutant for senior team at 15 years old and he was the youngest player to feature in a qualifying match in the European championship.

Serie A
Gianluigi Donnarumma

Age: 17
Current Club: AC Milan
Position: Goalkeeper

At the beginning of the 2015-16 season, he was promoted to the senior team as a third choice keeper behind Diego Lopez and Chrisitan Abbaiti. Donnarumma made his competitive debut, starting and playing full 90 minutes against Sassuolo and he became the youngest goalkeeper to ever start a match. Donnarumma was the starting goalkeeper for Italy under 17 at the Under 17 European Championships and he also was called up to Italy Under 21 squad.

Bundesliga
Felix Passlack

Age: 18
Current Club: Dortmund
Position: Midfielder

Felix Passlack is a German footballer who plays as a right winger or a midfielder. Passlack made his debut in the Bundesliga in a 2-0 win over SV Darmstadt 98. He played 3 times for Borussia Dortmund in the 2015-16 season. He also played in a 3-1 win against FC Ausburg and a 3-0 win during 2015-16 season

Ligue 1
Jeremie Porsan-Clemente

Age:18
Current Club: Marseille
Position: Striker

Porsan-Clemente is a French striker who plays for Marseille and Porsan-Clemente is a youth exponent from Marseille. He made his league debut in a 0-2 home loss against Montpellier replacing Florian Thauvin. At the time he was the youngest player to play a competitive match for Marseille. 

Tottenham Hotspurs - Future is Bright!

Tottenham Hotspurs - Future is Bright

In 2014, Mauricio Pochettino took over a side that were struggling for form. He left Southampton to take over a tottenham side that needed change and a manager that knew what he was doing and the mentality to win. That's when we met Mauricio Pochettino. So why is the future Bright for tottenham?

New Stadium 

Tottenham Hotspur is currently in an advanced planning stage of building a new stadium at a site next to their current stadium White Hart Lane. Stadium with a 61,000 capacity, including single tier with 17,000 seats. Incorporating fully retractable pitch for NFL matches. Tottenham will now play at wembley for their champions league games in the 2016/17 season. But in the 2017/18 season tottenham will have to play all their home games at Wembley when White Hart Lane will be knocked down. So why is this such a big thing for tottenham? well Tottenham new stadium will be the largest stadium in London and will have the largest one single tier in England. So that something to look forward in the future.

Youth System

   

Harry Kane and Ryan Mason are the most recent players that have came out of Tottenham academy system. Harry Kane has been the most successful player to come out of the youth system recently by scoring 25 goals this season beating Teddy Sheringham’s and Gareth Bale 21 goals in one season. But who else has came through Tottenham Youth System? Ledley King, Jake Livermore, Glenn Hoddle and Sol Campbell. But who is Tottenham next academy superstar?

Josh Onomah

:

Tottenham First team appearances: 7

Position: Midfielder 

Age: 19

Honours: called up for England in the European U19 championships

Kyle Walkers-Peter

Tottenham First Team appearances: 0

Position: Full Back

Age: 19

Honours: Called up for Englamd in the European U19 championships

Harry Winks

Tottenham First Team appearances: 0

Position: Midfielder 

Age: 20

Honours: He represented England at U20 Level

All three of these players could make an appearance for Tottenham this season.  They are some other players that could also make an appearance: Nathan Oduwa, Dominic Ball, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Shayon Harrison

Bigger Transfers

Tottenham over the recent years haven't made the best signings over the last 3 years. Signing flops such as Roberto Soldado, Stambouli and Federico Fazio. But last year after Mauricio Pochettino had the chance to change the team into what he wanted. So he signed players such as Eric Dier, Dele Alli and Toby Alderwiereld. After this season we have made big strides because we have finished third and now we can attract bigger players because we are in the champions league. One big player who we have been in contact with is Mario Gotze, a world cup winner and a world class midfielder.

Who should your team sign - part 2

Who should your team sign - part 2

Crystal Palace

This was one of the worst season for crystal palace and the fans weren't happy. The main reason for crystal palace poor season is the strike force. Crystal Palace had a really poor season upfront as they only scored 39 goals altogether and was joint third lowest goal scorers in the division. And one player to change this is Christian Benteke

Christian Benteke before his move to Liverpool was a well know and a fantastic striker for Aston Villa. But this season he was very poor in front of goal and lost his starting place this season after Jurgen Klopp came in. But dont worry palace fans he was one of the best strikers in the league when he was at Aston villa and possibly be back on form next season if he join Crystal Palace.

Everton
This was again one of the worst season for Everton. This was Everton lowest season finish in 11th and the last time there finished 11 or lower was in the 2005-06 season when there finish 11th. Also  this season Everton won 12 games which is the lowest since the 2003-04 and lost 15 games which is also the most games lost since 2005-06. Who do Everton need to change their fortunes this season?
Neven Subotic 

The Serbian had an impressive season at Dortmund this season but he wants to leave Dortmund for a move to the premier league preferably and would be an excellent signing for Everton. Especially with the likely hood of John Stones leaving the club. He's 27 years old and is valued at £9.35m, he also won 2 Bundesliga titles and 1 super cup champion. He would be an excellent signing for Everton but clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool want his signature.

Hull City

Hull are back in the big time after a very impressive season in the championship to get promoted back to the Premier League. Hull finished 4th last season but got promoted after winning 1-0 against Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off final. So who do Hull need to sign for a strong campaign this season. And his name is Ryan Mason

Ryan Mason did not have the season he wanted after being injured for a major part of it whilst struggling to get in the tottenham team this season. But after coming through the tottenham youth system, he shows a lot of passion for the club and would be sad to see him leave. But Hull will benefit a lot from Ryan when he's on form and can show a lot of potential on the field.

Leicester City
Well what can i say, Leicester beat all the odds by winning the premier league when there were 5,000-1. Leicester don't really need to improve the squad after the winning title but there are a likely chance of Kante leaving which could be a big blow for Leicester. But who's really on Leicester radar Ahmed Musa

Ahmed Musa could be Leicester record signing at reported £16.6 million. But who is he? He's a Nigerian striker from CSKA Moscow and scored 18 goals in 44 games whilst scoring 42 times in 125 appearances. He can play at upfront or LW,RW or RM. So why do Leicester need him? preferably for a backup striker to Vardy or to start out wide.

Who should your team sign - Part 1

Who should your team sign - Part 1

AFC Bournemouth 

AFC Bournemouth had a very good campaign after getting promoted from Championship. Bournemouth scored the goals but the only problem Bournemouth had was defending. They conceded 67 goals, which is the joint 2nd highest in premier league history. Just by that Bournemouth do need to bring a defender in that has had experience at a big club but it available at a cheap price. One they should sign is:

Nicolas N'koulou

Age: 26

N'Koulou is a french defender who played for Marseille. But when July 1st 2016 hits he will be a free agent and will be able to sign him on a free transfer.Why is he the right man?

N'Koulou before he moved to Marseille, he played for AS Monaco when they where in the Ligue 2. This season for Marseille he made 41 appearances and has made 68 appearances for His National Team Cameroon. He has played in the world cup and has won the french league cup. He will be a great signing for Bournemouth especially for a free transfer.

Arsenal

 Arsenal had a good campaign finishing the highest in the premier league since 2004-05 season. But the one main problem for Arsenal is the lack of world class strikers. They do have Danny Welbeck but he has injuries throughout the season and Oliver Giroud who had a great start to the season, went on a goal scoring drought. So who should they sign?
Alvaro Morata

Age: 23
Alvaro Morata scored 12 goals in 42 games with also 12 assists for Juventus. Morata might not be a world class striker yet but at such at young age he is one for the future. He was signed from Getafe FC in 2008. He played for Real Mardid first team with 37 appearances scoring 10 goals. Morata has also won the Champions league and can bring that experience to Arsenal as there look to win the premier league and champions league.

Burnley
 After Burnley relegation in 14/15, Burnley have came straight back up with an impressive season in the championship with top scoring team in the league. One problem Burnley do have now is the lack of experience in it team after the departure of Joey Barton. So who could they bring in?
Ashley Westwood

After Aston Villa dreadful season and getting relegated most of the player might want to leave. This means the players can leave on the cheap and one player Burnley can benefit from this is Ashley Westwood. Ashley Westwood has played 121 times for Aston Villa in premier league so he has plenty experience in the league and would help Burnley stay up next season.

Chelsea

After a very poor season for Chelsea, just finishing 10th they need a revamp at Chelsea especially after getting a new manager. Chelsea whole team had a very poor season but the defense was one of the main reason of their poor season. So they need to bring in a world class defender to fill in  the gap at the back.
And Kostas Manolas could help them out.

Manolas is a defender who plays AS Roma and a Greek international. He played 67 times this season for AS Roma and can play left and right sided centre back for AS Roma. He is valued at £18 million and would be a good buy for Chelsea. 

Forest Green Rovers 1-3 Grimsby Town - National League Play off final

Forest Green Rovers 1-3 Grimsby Town 

 National League Play off final

Key Stats:

• Forest/Grimsby
• Possession: 35%/65%
• Shots: 12/14
• Shots on target: 4/10
• Corners: 6/1

Key Events:

•  Goal: Bogle (42) Grimsby 
• Goal: Bogle (43) Grimsby 
• Goal: Marsh-Brown (60) Forest Green Rovers
• Goal: Arnold (90+4) Grimsby

150 Word Match Summary

Grimsby returned to the football league after a six year absence with victory over Forest Green in the play off final.Grimsby, who lost on penalties last year to Bristol Rovers, had seen Arnold long range shot was tipped on to the post before taking the lead at wembley. Two quickfore goals from Omar Bogle put Grimsby in the lead just before half time. Bogle glanced from Jon Nolan's free kick to open the scoring. Shortly after that, Bogle volleyed in from six yards to double Grimsby lead.
Parkin only hit the side netting from Forest Green best chance, before Marsh-Brown's dipping shot gave Forest Green Rovers hope. But Grimsby, fourth consecutive play off final, scored a late third goal from Arnold. Arnold, who had a low shot saved 15 minutes from time, completed the win in stoppage time, tucking in to the rebound to end Forest's hopes.


Forest Green Rovers (4-4-2): Arnold; Bennett, Clough, Racine (c), Jefford (Jennings 71); Marsh-
Brown, Pipe, Carter, Frear; Guthrie (Jeffrey 78), Williams (Parkin 46)

Grimsby Town (4-4-2): McKeown; Tait, Nsiala, Gowling, Robertson; Arnold (Pearson 90+6), Disley (c), Clay, Nolan; Bogle (Hoban 89), Amond (Pittman 80)

Forest Green 1-1 Dover - Play off semi final

Forest Green 1-1 Dover

Play off semi final - Match Report

Key stats:

Forest Green/Dover

Possession: 48%/52%

Shots: 10/15

Shots on target: 3/4

Corners: 2/8

Key stats:

Goal (49): Miller - Dover

Goal (54): Marsh-Brown - Forest Greem 

100 word Match Summary

Forest Green reach the  National League final after a 2-1 win on aggregate against Dover.

A spirited Dover created enough chances to take the playoff in to extra time. As Miller blazed wide of the post and Sam Magri struck the inside of the post. But Dover did take the lead in the 49th Minute from Ricky Miller. Ricky Miller deflected goal brought the tie level on aggregate with 41 minute to go. 

But Marsh-Brown's curler for Forest Green in the 59th minute sent the Rovers through. Marsh-Brown goal was nearly a replica of the first leg goal against Dover.Forest Green sacked manager Ady Pennock on the 27th of April, gave them a better chance of going through.

  

Line up;

Rovers: Arnold, Clough, Bennett, Marsh-Brown, Frear (Moore 50mins), Racine, Guthrie, Sinclair, Carter (Kamdjo 88mins), Williams (Parkin 77mins), Jefford. Subs not used: Pidgeley, Pipe.

 

Dover: Walker, Magri (Marsh 90mins), Kinnear, Raggett, Orlu, Modeste, Miller, Deverdics, Parkinson, Thomas, Payne. Subs not used: Bellamy, Grimes, Sterling, Rafferty.

 

Why tottenham fans should still be proud this season?

Why tottenham fans should still be proud this season?

This season has been one of the best for tottenham but it has been over shadow by the phenomenal Leicester City. Don't get me wrong what Leicester have achieved is one of the greatest stories in football history and will be very hard to achieve again.
Reason why tottenham fans should be proud of tottenham this season: 

1. We should finish higher than our fierce rivals Arsenal

If Tottenham beat Southampton at the weekend then tottenham have officially finished 2nd in the league. The last time tottenham finished above arsenal was in the 1994/1995 season which has been 20 years. Why is it so important? because Arsenal have been called the top north London club and now tottenham can match with finance and squad.

2. The highest tottenham have finished in a premier league season

The highest tottenham have finished in a premier league season is 4th. If tottenham do beat Southampton then this will be their highest ever finish in a premier league season. This would be a big achievement as it would put tottenham as one biggest clubs in London and in the league.

3. Possibility of the highest point tally in premier league season

In the 2012/2013 tottenham achieved 72 points and the highest in a premier league season and the second most is 70 points in the 2009/2010 season. Again if tottenham beat Southampton this weekend then tottenham will beat another record by being on 73 points.

4. Tottenham have officially qualified for the champions league

After tottenham draw to Chelsea there was one positive outcome after the match which was they qualified for the champions league. Now tottenham have officially qualified for the champions league, which was there main objective, many tottenham fans would of taken that at the start of the season but now to finish second is one of the greatest achievement.  

Shrewsbury 3-4 Peterborough - Match Report

Shrewsbury 3-4 Peterborough 

Match Report

Match winner from Jon Taylor

Key Stats:

• Shrewsbury/Peterborough
• Possession: 48%/52%
• Shots: 18/12
• Shots on target: 5/7
• Corners: 14/6

Key Events:

• Goal: Baldwin (42) Peterborough
• Goal: Lee Angol (46)Peterborough
• Goal: Lee Angol (69) Peterborough
• Goal: Akpa-Akpro (74) Shrewsbury 
• Goal: Mangan (85) Shrewsbury 
• Goal: Grimmer (89) Shrewsbury 
• Goal: Jon Taylor (90+4) Peterborough
• Red Card: Black (90+5) Shrewsbury 

150 word Summary

Posh win without a manager as Shrewsbury are safe from relegation despite losing.

The home side come back from 3-0 down to concede in the last minute. Shrewsbury were 3-0 down with 16 minutes remaining but a late goal from Jon Taylor and a sending off as well didn't help Shrewsbury at all.

Baldwin headed posh in front after 40 mins before Lee Angol scored to make it 2-0. Lee Angol got his second goal of the game in the 69th minute to put posh 3-0 up. Shrewsbury's Jean Akpa-Akpro scored to give Shrewsbury a slight hope before Andy Mannan and Jack Grimmer sealed a remarkable come back in 10 minutes. But Jon Taylor put Posh back in the lead in the last moment of the game before Ian Black got a second yellow after the goal. 

Lineups

Posh: Mark Tyler, Michael Smith, Harry Toffolo, Jack Baldwin, Gaby Zakuani, Chris Forrester (sub Callum Chettle, 80 mins), Leo Da Silva, Adil Nabi (sub Jon Taylor, 73 mins), Marcus Maddison, Lee Angol, Shaquile Coulthirst (sub Aaron Williams, 87 mins). Unused substitutes: Dion-Curtis Henry, Ricardo Santos, Harry Beautyman, Erhun Oztumer.

Shrewsbury: Mark Halstead, Mat Sadler, Zak Whitbread, Nat Knight-Percival, Abu Ogogo (sub Akpa Akpro, 53 mins), Sulley Kaikai, Jack Grimmer, Larnell Cole (sub James Wallace, 53 mins), Ian Black, Andy Mangan, Shaun Whalley. Unused substitutes: Dominic Smith,Richie Wellens, James Wesolowski.

Are Leicester City lost without Vardy?

Are Leicester City lost without Vardy?

Vardy stats: 

Games: 35

Goals: 22

Assists; 6

Shots per game; 3.1

Aerials won: 2.6

Games won with Vardy: 24 

Games won without Vardy: 2 

Games lost with Vardy: 3 

Games lost without Vardy: 1

After Jamie Vardy red card against West Ham Leicester now have to deal without Vardy big influence on the pitch. Vardy is Leicester top goal scorer in all competitions with Mahrez behind him with 16 goals. Vardy has only missed two games this season but still manged to win both games against West Ham and Bury. What other options do Leicester have upfront:

Shinji Okazaki
Shinji Okazaki was brought by Leicester on a free transfer but really hasn't set sails rolling on his goal scoring tally this season. But his mentality to close defenders down and put under pressure is what he is best at. But is he as influential as Vardy in the team. Vardy style of play is to make deadly runs and dribble at defenders with pace. Okazaki has a different style of play, Okazaki is the one who would put defenders under pressure to make a mistake.
Leicester city win percentage with Okazaki: 52.7%


Leonardo Ulloa
Ulloa was brought by Leicester from Brighton last season. After a impressive first season he hasn't really been in the starting 11 this season. Ulloa has only scored 4 goals from 21 appearances of the bench and only 5 appearances in the staring 11. Ulloa is very strong in the air and really good header of the ball, but he can deliver good contribution to defending. Ulloa has a different style of play to Vardy when Vardy likes to dribble  the ball past opponents and can make deadly runs. Unlike Vardy, Ulloa not know for his pace and more of a threat in the box from crosses and corners.
Leicester city win percentage with Ulloa: 47%

The Next Jamie Vardy: Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams scored on his debut

Name: Aaron Williams 

Age: 22

Nationality: England 

Club: Peterborough

Position: Forward

Stats:

Games: 7

Goals: 2

Assists: 2

Last Season:
Games:26
Goals: 12

Career Summary:

Aaron Williams started his career off at Walsall but really didn't get a permanent place in the starting eleven. In the 2011-12 season he scored 22 goals for the Walsall Youth team after opting to stay to Walsall after he trained with Manchester Untied at eight years old. In the 2012-13 season Aaron made eight professional games for Walsall after being handed the 19 shirt number. Later in that season he was sent on a one month loan to Romulus playing his first game for that club in a 1-1 draw with Sutton Coldfield Town then he returned to Walsall one month later. He was then sent on to another one month loan to AFC Telford wearing the number 20 shirt for them. He scored his first goal for AFC Telford and his first professional goal of his career in a 5-2 away defeat to Woking. Following the relegation of Telford Aaron Williams he went on loan to Worcester City and was later signed for Worcester in the 2013-14. He scored his first goal for Worcester City opening the scoring in the FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying against Lincoln City. On 2 September 2014 Williams signed for Rushall Olympic and made his first debut for Rushall in a 3-2 away win against Curzon Ashton. He scored his first goal for Rushall against King's Lynn Town and then scored in the FA Cup tie against Tamworth. Aaron Williams then signed for Nuneaton in the summer of 2015 and scored on his full debut in a 3-2 away win at Chorley. His good form atrratced third tier side Peterborough United took him on a week trail. On 23 January 2016, Williams returned to the football league after signing for Peterborough United and after 7 games he has scored 2 games after scoring on his debut for Peterborough United.

Why has he been dipped for the next Jamie Vardy?

At 21 years old, there is plenty of time for Aaron Williams  to reach his full potential after being released from Walsall at a young age but he now has a chance to prove the doubters wrong at Peterborough. Jamie Vardy scored 31 goals in 36 games for Fleetwood Town in the Conference National League. Aaron Williams who scored 12 goals in 26 games for Nuneaton Town even though he has less goal to game ratio he has at least 7 years to prove his talent and i still think he will be in the top league in years to come. 

Altrincham 1-2 Dover - Match Report

Altrincham 1-2 Dover

Match Report

Key Stats:

• Altrincham/Dover
• shots: 6/8
• Shots on target: 3/3
• Possession: 50%/50%
• Corners: 4/4 
• Fouls: 4/4
• 
  

Goalscorers:

Rankine 37'

Miller 67', Payne 74'

Lineups:

Dover Athletic: Walker, Magri, Orlu, Parkinson, Raggett, Braham-Barrett (Sterling 90+5'), Kinnear Jr (Essam 90+1'), Deverdics, Bellamy, Miller (Ofori-Acheampong 85'), Payne

Unused subs: Grimes, Marsh

Altrincham: Deasy, Sinnott, Leather, Richman, Havern, Holness, Moult, Ginnelly (Crowther 83'), Phillips (Reeves 73'), Rankine, Lawrie (Heathcote 88') Unused subs: O'Keefe, Williams Match Summary Altrincham slipped in to the relegation places as Dover come back to seal all three points. It was Altrincham who started the better team, winning a series of corners, with their first half-chance on goal coming in the 18th minute from Ginnelly. He troubled Mitch Walker again five minutes later, taking aim from just outside of the penalty area, but Walker was more than equal to the effort. Stefan Payne, who had three early missed chances to open the scoring as the half an hour mark approached but couldn't put it past Deasy. Liam Bellamy struck the post on the 31st minute from an effort outside the box, and was unlucky to open the scoring which would have been his first of his campaign. On 37 minutes,Micheal Rankie gave the hosts lead from a long range free kick, which fizz an unstoppable effort past Walker before the break to take the lead against Dover.Whites raced out of the blocks in the second half, with Sam Magri and Jack Parkinson both trying their luck at finding an equaliser, but as time ticked by, it looked like it would be a frustrating evening for Dover. Nicky Deverdics and Chris kinnear worked together to set up  Ricky Milller, as Nicky Deverdics eventually found Ricky Miller, who fired home from ten yards to level the scores. The Momentum shifted into the Whites favour as Stefan Payne - the club's top scorer - completed the turnaround. Great interplay between the Dover players saw Payne scored from acute angle, to complete the turnaround for Dover. Alitrancham slipped in 22nd following the defeat to Dover and are now three points from safety while Dover remain in the play off fight there are now six points ahead of sixth placed Braintree

Who will win the Euro 2016?

Who will win the Euro 2016?

5. Spain 

Spain qualification group was harder than their thought after suffering shock defeat against Macedonia. But Spain eventually cruised through the group and the team Spain have, they could easily win the cup. Spain have two of best midfielders such as Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets. Spain also have a rocked solid defense with Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique also with another solid goalkeeper such as David De Gea. Spain in the 2014 world cup didn't have a prolific goalscorer and that why they struggle to get through the group stage. If Spain deal with same problem again i cant see them get through but with Morata, who is becoming a top quality striker and the 35 year old Adruiz, who is having one of his best season. Spain have a very good chance if Morata and Adruiz can score goals and if they do i think they can progress to the final.

4. England 

This could be England best chance of winning a major tournament since 1966, with such a young and energetic team. In the past year England striker force have been the down point for England, but this year England have one of the best striker force with the like as Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy and Danny Welbeck. The only downfall for England squad is they defense, ever since John Terry retired England have struggled to find a decent center back to replace him. England main center back at the minute is Chris Smalling but with the introduction with Eric Dier, who plays CM but his style play is he likes to drop to CB when the LB and RB push up which helps the full backs can be more attacking. This is England best chance of winning it and with the likes of these young players who have been impressive all season for their club.

3. Belgium 

Belgium had one of their best world cup campaigns last time out and have been impressive in their qualification group. Also being ranked number 1 in the world many people believe that Belgium can win the euro. Belgium is impressive all over the pitch with the likes of Vincent Kompany and Jan Vertonghen in defense. Belgium main problem is that they don't have a clinical striker even though they have Romelu Lukaku who has 11 goals in 42 games but they also have Benteke who is been poor all season and hasn't made the starting line-up. The midfield of Belgium is one of the strongest i know with the likes of De Bruyne, Radja Nainggolan, Axel Witsel and Eden Hazard. All these world class players can really help Belgium push for  the Euro's and i believe they can win this tournament if they keep this team fit.

2. France

With the Euro being in France, this could be a real advantage for France and a massive boost for all the players. France have one of the best team in the tournament and the spine of the team is best in the world. With Hugo Lloris in goal then Laurent Koscielny in defense with Paul Pogba in midfield and Antione Griezeman up front. They is even more of boost for France with the internationals that are coming through such as Anthony Martial, Dimitri Payet, Blaise Matuidi and N’golo Kante. France pre season friendlies were a big success with a win over Holland and a 4-2 demolishing of Russia which keeps them in good form.

1. Germany

The world champions have lost quite a few of their key players but are expected to win the Euro's with one of the best team in Europe. Germany weren't entirely convincing in their qualification group but always do better in the tournament. Germany have one of the best keepers in the world and their defense is as strong than anyone else is. But what Germany are lacking is a goalscorer, after the world cup their top goalscorer of all time Klose retired but ever since that they have struggled to find an out an out striker to fill his place. One player that can replace him is Thomas Muller who has been in good form for his club but he is usually an attacking midfielder but he can scores goals scoring 28 goals in 38 games for Bayern Munich. Germany are the favorite team to win this tournament and cant see anyone stopping them when they are at they best.

The Underdogs 

• Poland
• Austria 
• Italy

Dover Athletic 5-0 Torquay Untied - Match Report

Dover Athletic 5-0 Torquay Untied 

Match Report

Dover Athletic on the ball 

Match Stats:

• Dover/Torquay 
• Shots : 14/6
• Shots on target: 7/1
• Possessions: 52%/48%
• Corners:7/2

Goal Scorers:

Modeste, Deverdics, Miller, Payne, Kinnear

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Dover Athletic ended Torquay Untied four game streak of clean sheets with a 5-0 win to keep their play off hopeful alive.

Ricky Modeste grabbed the first goal with a rebounded goal from Nicky Miller effort. Dover grabbed their second goal of game from a penalty which was nicely put away from Nicky Deverdics. Dover's third goal came from a composed Miller finish and Stefan Payne grabbed his fourth goal in five games from a Modeste cross before Chris Kinnear rifled in a shot from distance to score the fifth goal.

Stefan Payne has now scored 17 goals in 36 appearances this season for Dover Athletic.

Both teams were on good form before this game, Dover have won 4 of their last five games and Torquay have also won 2 of their last five games with the other three games being draws.

Dover Athletic keep their playoff hopeful alive, now 2 points ahead of Trammere who are in 6th place. On the other hand Torquay remain in the relegation battle in 21st place, level on points with Altrincham who are 20th.

Lineups

Dover:

Walker, Magri, Orlu, Modeste, Raggett, Parkison, Braham-Barret, kinnear, Deverdics, Miller, Payne

Torquay:

Moore, Berry, MacDonald, Rees, Butler, Smith, Verma, Richards, Ajala, Harrad, Blissett

Peterborough 3-1 Coventry- Match Report

Peterborough 3-1 Coventry

Match Report

Posh star Marcus Maddison takes on the Coventry defence.

Key Stats:

Peterborough/Coventry

Shots on Goal: 17/22

Possessions: 49%/51%

Corners: 9/10

Key Events: 

• 45th Minute: Michael Bostwick scores to put Peterborough 1-0 up 
• 61st Minute: Lee Angol scores to put Peterborough 2-0 up
• 65th Minute: Joe Cole scores for Coventry to put the score to 2-1
• 69th Minute: Harry Beautyman scores to put Peterborough 3-1

Lineups

Peterborough:Alnwick (GK), Baldwin, Taylor (Angol 60), Bostwick (C), Oztumer (Coulthirst 39), Maddison, Santos, Beautyman (Gillett 76), Fox, Forrester, Williams.

                                                    

Coventry:Charles-Cook (GK), Ricketts (C), Martin, Vincelot, Lorentzson, Fleck, Bigirimana (Henderson 60), Rose (Jones 46), Cole, Murphy, Fortuné (Tudgay 75).

Match Summary

 Peterborough won at home in league One for the first time since boxing day.

Posh were on 5 game losing streak at home and wanted to end the streak. If it weren't for Ben Alnwick who made seven fine saves in the first half then posh would have faced another loss at home but Michael Bostwick broke the deadlock when he peeled off at the back post to meet with Marcus Maddisons in-swinging corner.

Lee Angol then scored in the 61st minute after being set up from Marcus Maddison, although Joe Cole pulled one back for Coventry after a great counter attack from Jacob Murphy. 

Then 4 minutes later Shaquile Coulthrist poor shot was blocked but Harry Beautyman at the right placed slot it home from a poor clearance. Posh were 3-1 up and the game was in Peterborough Hands.

Coventry eighth defeat in 12 games leaves them in the ninth place, three points of the play off places.

This was Peterborough third win in their 15 league and cup games. Peterborough are now 4 points of ninth place Coventry and 8 points off the play off places with 8 games to go.