Fern Mc Costigan

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Houghton’s Canaries Golden Moment

A golden moment as well light at the end of the tunnel was this past weekend for the lads of Norwich City after taming a surprised Hull squad and giving its faithful a reason to smile.

With a win as well three points considered of gold along a performance out of this world given by the Yellows in the field for a well-deserved win.

For Chris Houghton current Manager of the Canaries, a win is a win as well giving him some breathing room in preparation for their next league match against a not so easy foe in the Magpies of Newcastle United.

Still this win can mean a certain way to escape the always feared and hated relegation positions after being there for a while in the last months.

Currently the Citizens are seating pretty into twelve places with 23 points and away by five points from the danger zone- with several matches to play in Premiership.

After last season feats as well excellent playing in Premiership, many of its faithful thought that it was going to be a repeat of last campaign achievements and possibly fought for a European position- unfortunately things haven’t work that way for Skipper Houghton.

At the end, the Yellows win in last Saturday’s match against a determined and riled up Tiger squad- that was showing off new players, that little they could do for the feline cause and had to swallow the loss as visitors at Carrow Road.

Houghton really gamble in this match with a 4-4-2 formation that worked wonders for him- opposing to its visiting nemesis in Bruce’s nonsense formation of 3-5-2 with little it’s midfield and frontal attack did the whole afternoon to the residents of Carrow Road and hence the results.

This win came thanks to a late score form Ryan Bennett in the 86^th on an spectacular header as Steve Bruce the visiting skipper saw with disbelief how the locals got away with the win as well cut their high hopes into a low one.

Golden moment indeed, especially when this club didn’t get a win in its last six matches as well giving a new momentum to this deflated squad in need of a much needed incentive, for now the Yellows are on the brink of salvation along with the challenge of keeping away the relegation positions.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Redemption is the Name at Saint Mary’s

This is a year of surprises at Saint Mary’s, after its beloved Saints really have put on a show of skills and determination to impress its Premiership sides.

Without any further review the Saints really started hot at the beginning of this campaign were they shared their luck among the elite as well caresses for a while the European positions.

After all their Manager Mauricio Pochetino really injected a lot of optimism to his lads as well motivated them to maintain the squad firm at the maximum circuit of Premiership.

Still every good start must have a certain degree of sudden stoppage, after injuries and pressure the Saints lads have sudden fallen in the table, but with no danger of being near the zones of relegation.

With a comfortable ninth position in the overall table, the Saints are within the European position with 31 points that can make up a sudden ascent in any of the top six squads at the top, sudden carelessness during the league competition.

It’s when the club went into another regressive setback when the rumor of their skipper resignation was to come around the league end in summer, which only proved to be a simple rumor as well assurance of the Andean after the departure of a controversial figure from the front office.

As many of us remembered when this squad made it to EPL in 2012 accompanied, really put on an effort at the end of the 2012-2013 campaign- remaining in Premiership and seeing their ascent partners in the Reading Royals descent and return to Championship League.

For now Manager Pochetino needs to reinforce a few areas after its two notable player’s absence as well take advantage of the winter market to add some key orchestrators to push this squad into the top positions.

In their upcoming league compromises that include two of the league most notable squads in the league leading Arsenal Gunners and hardened Liverpool Reds- the Saints can really play a role of spoilers to this two so called league giants, luck is on your side Saints!

At the end we can see more of the Saints sudden resurgence and excellent campaign they’ve giving their faithful in this edition of Premiership- after all with seven points earned out of eighteen, Southampton is really making a comeback into the winning columns.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Craven Cottage on the Brink of Disaster

René Meulensteen is one man trying to level a disaster in the works at Craven Cottage, after taking the helm of the clueless Cottagers at midseason.

Still after being the ideal man by the Lilywhite’s helm- this season is looking like a sure down pour of frustrations as well make it to the always infamous relegation zone positions- which separate the Whites by just one point.

As this campaign progresses for the Cottagers things surely don’t look in a positive way, as their upcoming schedule that include the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manu and Southhampton.

By now many can tell the Whites to kiss this campaign goodbye as well make plans into their next compromises for next season in the Championship League.

In the case of Manager Meulensteen, there’s some optimism as well desire to fight for a miracle and try to salvage their mediocre if not demeaning season.

With a winter market in its peak, the current Cottagers Skipper is hopeful that the Fulham front office can pick a couple of players capable of turning things around at Craven Cottage.

Preparing for their next compromise at the Budweiser FA Cup, the Whites fifth round position really gives them hope for trying to get a possible piece of silverware to their halls- that can translate into a lift of their spirit with European position as well be an injection of optimism for the lads.

As many of us and recently mentioned in some of my pieces, about this edition of Premiership being so competitive as well contagious for many squads- the Cottager’s can get into the bandwagon and try to bring some positive notes of its faithful and renew their presentation for the next campaign in the EPL.

Everything is possible with the ideal philosophy this club initial eleven plays under and very well is composed in the winter market along the return of some of its key injured players that can really save this traditional club campaign.

So far the return of Clint Dempsey to Craven Cottage via a loan from American League Seattle Sounders, it’s a step in the right direction that will lift this club anemic state into a possible contender for its salvation, time will be this club best ally!

A Point of Gold at the Hawthorns

The Merseyside blokes of Everton thought that today’s match was going to be an easy affair as well earn three points of gold that would catapult them to third position in the overall table.

Unfortunately things didn’t worked as planned for the visiting Toffees Manager Roberto Martinez as he saw his lads efforts going in vain with a simple tie that brought a point of gold to a modest and weak West Ham Baggies side.

As the Throstles newly appointed skipper Pepe Mel really couldn’t believe as well hide his joy over today’s feat, being caught saying “It Was a Beautiful End”.

Today’s match meant a lot for both squad s as well we can say it was a duel for both squads Spanish Managers, as the visiting side was hungry for a win as well move his squad to sole possession of third place ahead of their Merseyside side rivals Liverpool’s Reds.

At the end this match proved the visiting side skipper wrong as well showed him that there’s no such thing as an easy foe and never underestimate it- as of today’s late minute score it really proved the Albion’s intentions as pure spoilers!

Still the visiting Everton squad after showing off another potential run for the European positions, they displayed a very conservative formation of 4-2-3-1 with a sole attacker in Lukaku and a very defensive game to insure the victory.

In the home chaps Mel’s side displayed a very open formation with a 4-4-2 with Matej Vydra and controversial Nicolas Anelka in the frontal attack.

At the end it was a defender in Uruguayan Diego Lugano that score the equalizer and turned the Hawthorns into a madhouse and give his newly appointed Manager appoint of gold as well made a move in the table to thirteenth place with 22 points.

So far it looks like this season it’s a competitive one as well no squad as modest as it looks and plays like it, wants to be fighting for its life and survival in this edition of Premiership.

Very well the lads of West Broom Albion and its new Manager in Spaniard Pepe Mel, are looking somehow determined in salvaging their campaign for the club sake as well give its followers a reason to enjoy this edition of Premiership.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Tony Pulis Sudden Turnaround of his Eagles

After its return to the ranks of Premiership, Crystal Palace knew about the upcoming challenges it had ahead of them as well try its best to maintain them.

Something that looked somehow difficult but not impossible, as it looked like this club really needed to honor its nickname of Eagles in order to soar above many teams considered not so easy.

Fighting against adversity and odd results has been this club story all season long- but at Selhurst Park its think tanks really put on their best effort to try to salvage a season that looked in a way lost as well doom- still persistence has its price as well rewards.

Suddenly this club is now fighting for its survival as well bringing back a long lasting reputation and pride for its followers.

For Tony Pulis becoming the Manager of a troubled squad wasn’t something to envy as well complement after seeing this squad submerged in the last positions of trouble or better known as relegation.

Unfortunately their schedule hasn’t been one of kind for them, still with nine points earned out of eighteen in play with a couple of wins including today’s- the Eagles are becoming somehow serious in their quest for salvation.

As we are aware that in this campaign of Premiership, many of us are looking into three stages of this league- including the top six squads trying to get their share of the first spot as well the European positions.

In the middle squads that are trying to pull ahead as well maintain themselves in the safe zones and lastly the one in the bottom three that every week we are seeing new residents and some of those before them making a run into the salvation zone.

At the end the Crystal Palace lads really put on a show in front of their faithful at Selhurst Park to get a most coveted win as well three points of gold in their quest of redeeming themselves in this second half of league play.

Coming to EPL the Crystal Place squad really showed its mettle as well determination in its return, very well now is the time to start focusing in their salvation if not redemption in what’s left of league play.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

The Hammers Answer Their Critics with a Key Win

A must win in every match is the goal for troubled Hammer’s Manager Sam Allardyce, after his club is submerged in one of its worst losing streaks in their history.

After their last win as a visiting side over a modest and trying to rebuild its lines in Cardiff City, the Academy of Football was really determined to silence its critic’s in support of its troubled skipper.

With a convincing 2-0 win at Cardiff City venue, it became a shoot of optimism for Sam Allardyce chaps after encountering odd results and with only five points earned out of eighteen, the Irons were hungry for a well-deserved win!

For many in the Irons fan base aren’t comfortable to see their squad in the bottom of the table and fighting for its permanency as well see with a certain irony how Manager Allardyce who lead the Academy of Football back to Premiership- now he can be responsible for its relegation.

In their return next week to Boleyn Grounds in front of their vociferous supporters, the Irons are poised to face a winless Newcastle United squad, that after a three game skid- suddenly some hope opens the doors to take advantage of the situation for the Hammers.

Looking for a shield at this moments will be out of the context for the Hammers, but their salvation won’t be an issue to further discuss as many in the winter market are already making the necessary moves to reinforce its lines- it’s when the Academy of Football really needs to reinforce its weak spots.

The Welsh feat for now was a mission accomplished feat, as suddenly things are starting to looks clear at the end of the tunnel- but don’t count your chickens before they hatch- as a resurgent Magpie squad as well a visit at cross town rival Chelsea at Stamford Bridge doesn’t looks a bit promising.

It’s why the Football Academy really needs to focus on its upcoming matches if they want to continue their stay in the EPL big theater as well try to salvage their campaign for their sake and return to its club old glory days.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Man City Making a Point in Premiership

Manchester City is really poised for the Barclay’s Premiership Shield after putting a series of performances worth of a championship squad.

This time the Citizens are really determined to bring the shield back to Etihad Stadium halls as well stop that image as the other Manchester squad and come out of the shadows from its cross town rival the Red Devils.

It’s why the Sky Blues Manager in Manuel Pellegrini is showing the fruits of its labor by really putting an impressive six game stand, were they really taken advantage of its rival’s weak side by earning eighteen points in play.

As well make the Arsenal Gunners life impossible atop the league lead with just one point in advantage for the north Londoners over this Merseyside squad.

With upcoming matches against the Chelsea Blues, Tottenham Lilywhites as the top sides- then matches against modest ones in Cardiff City, Sunderland and Norwich City- which it can translate to be the icing in the cake in their quest to League glory.

Still that doesn’t mean that any of these squad’s matches will be an easy affair for the Citizens, but a challenge as many of those modest ones can really turn up to be an all-around challenge for the Manchester chaps.

Their latest victim in the Newcastle Geordies, as a visiting side the Sky Blues really put on a show of dominance at St. James Stadium to finalize with a 2-0 win- being Dzeko and Negredo the finishers of the feast!

Nothing is won yet after all the Citizens are competing side to side with the Chelsea Blues, Liverpool Reds, Everton Toffees for the top position held currently by the Arsenal Gunners- who are only ahead by one point.

A one of a kind campaign this is, after seeing the EPL top tiers really competing for the league top honors as well for the always coveted Barclay’s Premiership Shield.

This is it! those are the words at Etihad Stadium top men as well its first year Manager in this experienced Andean chap- whose really is determined to give the Citizens followers many satisfactions and silverware in years to come under his tenure.

In Style, Sherwood’s rallying his Tottenham Chaps

Tim Sherwood’s philosophy is credited for suddenly turning things around at White Hart Lane as well injecting a certain type of enthusiasm lost under its predecessor.

A new era is going on this North London club at the middle of this season- in the EPL that in this campaign is showing a certain level of competiveness from several clubs aiming for the league top positions if not the Championship.

After assembling a contender for then departed Skipper Villa Boas, the Hotspurs really were looking like an overall contender as well earned a couple of silverware to its halls with the squad assembled.

Not only the FA and Capitol One Cup formerly called Carling, but the Barclays Premiership trophy always coveted by all of its eighteen squads is in their aims.

Still this club is showing a big improvement in the table as well in its points that have put them on the brink of the European positions, for its new Manager the buck doesn’t stop here as he wants it all and prove that he will be this club future man at the helm.

Although big names were in the headlines for the Lilywhites to level its almost disastrous campaign, this chap is already doing the unthinkable of turning his club from hapless to a sudden contender.

Let’s give credit to Tim Sherwood’s vision, after turning things around and putting order in what once was a much disorganized squad that suddenly is gaining back its respect and surprising many with wins over squads once considered invincible in Premiership.

In their recent win over a modest Crystal Pace the Lilywhites really showed off their intentions of going after the top as well make a statement that they’re back and running as the squad to beat as well by beating its other foes in the top will consolidate a campaign designed by its top think thanks as successful.

Very well patch up some of this club positions as for its recently departed star forward in Jermaine Defoe to America’s grand Major League Soccer.

As for its newly appointed Manager in Tim Sherwood is now or never in its aims to convince a very doubtful public as well front men as the man for the job as well bring back old glories past to White Hart Lane as its to endeavor.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

A Treble of a Performance

Adam Johnson couldn’t believe his eyes as well lucky star, after having a field day for his Black Cats that marked this club sudden emergence- with two wins in a row in less than a week’s time.

Everything started in the middle of the week with a resilient Sunderland eleven, which really fought for its honor and determined to erase their skid.

Ask their rivals in turn the almighty Manchester United Red Devils, who thought that their luck was going to change, as well get an easy win for their confused Manager in need of one urgently.

Things didn’t work that day at Old Trafford after a resilient Sunderland squad and it’s Uruguayan Manager Gus Poyet that never stopped motivating his chaps on the sidelines.

A resounding victory as visitors at the Theater of Dreams mean a shoot in the arm of optimism as well a way of making a case in what’s the remaining of a season that can really be salvaged!

With back to back wins in FA cup and today in league play, a squad submerged in the abyss and destined to relegation- all of a sudden they’re in the fight of their survival and continuance in their Premiership stay.

Still with seventeen points in the table and well two away from salvation, with upcoming matches against a surprising Southampton squad that in this week came out victorious- things won’t be as easy as it looks for Skipper Poyets lads, but not difficult.

A treble of a performance for Johnson meant a well-deserved victory to crown this chap hell of a game day and seal today’s victory at Craven Cottage as a feat like no other.

Although the Cottagers aren’t a rival to be scared of, still a win is a win and counts for the Stadium of Light residents well deserved victory and a chance to really display an ambitious football in their quest to salvation.

With several matches left, the deal is alive and kicking very well for its followers that never stopped in supporting its beloved Black Cats in hopes of a miracle- that all of a sudden are becoming a reality in this second half of league play.

Is something under the arm of Sunderland’s Andean Manager Gus Poyet as well what will the destiny be of this traditional club that makes the Tyne Wear Daly Derby vibrate with emotions, well done and hope to see many of this performance’s lads.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

A Serious Contender in the Works at Toronto

This season it really looks like the Toronto FC front office is determined in building a serious contender in its always struggling and setback ridden squad.

After this squad inception as the fourteenth squad in Major League Soccer as well the first squad from Canada to play in this league dynamic expansion program.

Still since its inception to MLS, this squad hasn’t been able to qualify for this league postseason, which is becoming a sort of embarrassment as its fellow Canadian squads being new in league play they already made their first playoff appearances.

Despite the TFC performances its faithful is still persistent in supporting its Reds whatever the results and campaign they offer.

A squad that has seen its share and parade of Managers as well being held to the always infamous cellar ridden positions, is when Tim Leiweke one of the TFC owners after his squad mediocre performance this 2013- is when he really said enough is enough!

As for its rookie Manager in Kiwi great Ryan Nelsen, who wants to turn things around BMO Field and start bringing other type of silverware aside the Amway Canadian Shields won in a four year sequence as well a minor trophy in the Trillium Cup and a semifinal appearance in the Concachampions.

It’s when its majority of TFC shareholders in the almighty Maple Leaf Entertainment owners of the NHL Toronto Maple Leaf’s and NBA’S Toronto Raptors, went into action.

With an owner determined this season to build a contender and look seriously in his endeavor, suddenly the TFC is on the brink as well the European winter markets competing alongside the likes of Manu, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic Glasgow and many others.

In the reinforcement of its squad on eve of the upcoming 2014 MLS campaign that looks somehow contested if not hotly competed with its entire clubs reinforcing every position.

It’s where the TFC has announced after a longtime of negotiations with English Premiership side Tottenhams Hotspurs the purchase of its striker Jermaine Defoe to play at Exhibition Place as its top signing as well impact MLS with this chap arrival to MLS.

Very well the buck doesn’t stop for the Reds as another front in negotiating for another ace under the sleeve in Michael Bradley from Italian side AS Roma to make a one two punch line with newly returning player Dwayne De Rosario in the TFC midfield.

Competitive indeed this squad will be and reach to the top as well exercise certain hegemony in its interstate rivals on the American side as well its Canadian counterparts in the I-99 archrivals the lads of the Montreal Impact and their west coast nemesis in the Vancouver Whitecaps.

For now Defoe and Bradley are making serious headlines in MLS circles and soccer faithful in the States as well Canada and creating a serious contender in the Toronto Reds as well a team to beat in the Eastern Division, good luck Toronto chaps!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Hail to St. Patrick’s Athletic FAI 2013 Champions

Ni neart go cur le chéile as it translates from Gaelic to English- as there’s no strength without unity, one that made this Dublin squad enjoy the fruits of their labor in the FAI League.

Since the arrival of second year Manager Liam Buckley, that so far his focus has turned this club into an all-around contender in league circles.

For this squad based on Richmond Stadium since the 1930’s a venue located on the outskirts of Dublin in a suburb called Inchicore.

After all we credit the resurgence of this club since Buckley took over the helm as well turned it in to a mad powerhouse by winning five matches in a row in league play as well making a stand in the European qualifiers after tying to its German side Hanover for the squad elimination in this competition.

Still this 2013 can be a year of the Pats after ending a FAI Cup drought of 52 years clinching it with style with a 2-0 win over archrival’s Sligo Rovers.

For the Saints this feat is like no other as well focus on defending champions and going after the always coveted Setanta Cup as well make a stand in the upcoming Dublin derbies against bitter foe in the Shamrock Rovers.

At the end Manager Liam Buckley will focus on extending its squad into more playing time and qualifying them into the European theaters as well bring as many shields to the halls of Richmond Park- with this squad all Irish it can be done!

Congratulations on winning the Airtricity FAI Shield Saint Patrick Saints, your effort was well seen in the field as well in the stands by your diehard followers and Shed End Invincibles.

Well Done Cumann Peile Lúthchleas Phádraig Naofa

- Saint Patrick Athletic F.C.

Crest Credit © Newtonheath Company Limited (a private company limited by shares) trading as St Patrick’s Athletic FC. Registered in Ireland

Thank you Portland Timbers and Green Army!

What a season our lads in Green gave to its one of kind followers here in the Rose City, as 2013 was indeed a grand year for the Portland Timbers!

This season marked the arrival of one of the most successful and respected Managers in the soccer collegiate circuit of the NCAA in the great Caleb Porter.

A man with an impressive resume and hungry for making this squad into a contender- it’s what many of us saw in a renovated and ambitious initial elevens put in the field by this great skipper.

With new hopes and renovated desires of assembling a winner- Portland’s front office really assembled a squad worth of overcome any of the challenges from any squads.

As last season Spice Boy Beckham didn’t participated anymore in Los Angeles, still his legacy was left by this Briton injected the enthusiasm and awakened the interest for soccer of a once apathetic American public.

Not in the Pacific Northwest as the Timbers Neighbors up in the Interstate 5, the Seattle Sounders in their debut season, they really started showing the Union how soccer was followed with attendance records in the MLS.

But not until the Portland Timbers arrived and made their debut along their Northwest foes in the Vancouver Whitecaps that really infused the energy and push for the beautiful sport in our nation.

Oh yes the Pacific Northwest has been a forerunner of soccer in the States as its three squads really have promoted the game and with no further review the Portland Timbers fans are among the tops in all of Major League Soccer fan base for its all-around spirit.

The great Portland Timbers Green Army assembled in the Northwest part of the stadium that never ceases to sing and jump for its great Green and white army playing their heart of in the field.

I do thank this group of enthusiastic followers that their only resource is to sing and jump in unison as well hearing chants that gave brought them with deserved honor the title of TIFO if the Year and for our own Caleb Porter taking the honors of Manager of the 2013 Campaign.

We can say those up north have given their share to American soccer, but it’s our own Portland Timbers and its Green Army that many fan bases in the eighteen squads in the league, seeing the enthusiasm of its elite supporters that transports you to any European or South American venue al Americana.

I just want to say thank you Portland Timbers, for your all around enthusiasm in the field and hence the results as Western Division Champions; for your great Timbers Green Army unmeasured support in every minute of play that really made the difference and vibrated the stands at Jen Weld.

Great job in all of the aspects as well applaud the great Portland Timbers Front Office, Manager, Players, staff and very well it’s top of the line fans and grand elite Timbers Green Army.

Portland Timbers We Salute You! If I Root I Root for the Timbers! Green and White till I die!

Monday, January 6, 2014

Man United’s Theater of Pity

Suddenly the Theater of Dreams has become a sort of pitiful place for the Manchester United lads as well its first year Manager David Moyes.

When his presentation at Old Trafford arrived before the start of the season, many thought that he was the ideal candidate to substitute the all legendary Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm.

After seeing this brilliant Scotsman perform under the lights of a squad in the other side of Merseyside, which is considered a small market- still his Toffees really put on a fight throughout his tenure at Goodison Park.

Unfortunately for the Red Devils faithful, which thought they had their man after the departure of the great one.

Now is all pity in what many used to call Old Trafford the Theater of Dreams that suddenly has become a pathetic one and disgrace for this club considered among the most important in the globe.

Yes, those one and only Red Devils that always brought the excitement in any derby they participated as in league play and champions league when they facing whatever adversary- now their future is starting to look somehow worthless.

After all David Moyes is facing many enemies in several fronts that so far have given him a whole lot of headaches and at the same time to address those adversities he looks clueless- to manage a titan is not an easy affair as well task.

So far his Red Devils are situated in seventh place in the overall table and very far away from at least the last European positions to be taken, another one is the amount of lost matches with squads once considered easy and now they have a sort of struggle.

Did I mentioned their skid in front of their followers at Old Trafford, scandalous indeed, after losing with squads as modest West Bromwich and then to Everton, Newcastle United; to make things worse their lost to Tottenham at the start of the New Year.

Today in the FA Cup we can say another one bit the dust as Moyes United lost another heartbreaker at home in front of a belligerent Swansea Swan squad that never stopped fighting for honor and overall rival humiliation at home!

With a second half now under way and eighteen matches left in the remainder of the season, the Red Devils are looking like this campaign they won’t be bringing any silverware to the halls of Old Trafford as well any glory, like the ones past!

Red lights and a cause to be alarm is going through the Red Devils front office as results and its squad aren’t performing as desired as well not fighting for any top positions as their overall points of 34 in the table are not what was plan for this 2013-2014!

Somehow there can be some light at the end of the tunnel as well salvage this season, that looks lost but not in its entirety.

As the winter market is in full swing, United can really reinforce its weak but ailing areas- like its midfield both in its attacking and defensive as well- its center, right and left back positions are another thing to consider.

At the end the lads in the filed need to start playing with some seriousness and conviction if they don’t want to end in the relegation zone if results continue keep coming as adverse- Manager Moyes needs to get serious as well ignore the stands bullying that’s coming in herds, c’mon lads United playing mediocrely, not fair, not at all!

This game is play with courage and heart, something many in the squad aren’t doing it like the case of Rooney, which is becoming a cancer in the squad for his negativity and antipathy to perform under his old skipper.

Either you love the game or leave mister conflictive, if you think your destiny is at Stamford Bridge the doors are open for you and many others- this is not David Moyes fault but the players for their indifference.

Glory, Glory Man United!

Friday, January 3, 2014

A Hopeful Cardiff City Squad

Ole Gunner Solksjaer was a name synonymous with the glory days at Old Trafford in the golden era of Sir Roy Ferguson Red Devils league dominance and fantastic eleven.

Today in his well lived 40 years of age, this Norwegian soccer prodigy is back in the spotlights with an all-around challenge of his career- Managing a struggling squad determined to salvage its season and not be in the relegation positions.

This comes on the eve of a first half Bluebirds mediocre play and lack of top notch results that so far has put this Welsh squad in the brink of descent.

with just 18 points in the overall table and one ahead of the descend ridden Hammers, who are another candidate for the not so celebrated Championship league- but is for Ole Gunner who has his share of work ahead.

Oh yes a challenge well taken by this chap that once inscribe his name in gold as a player- now he’s on the brink of another opportunity to shine in his first managerial assignment at Cardiff City.

Indeed for this Welsh squad return to the EPL play and be a sort of annoyance to its bitter rival in the Swansea Swans who really stage a sort of disputed derby between these two.

for now Ole Gunner has to start creating some strategies to get his new squad out of the hole they’re immersed in- as its upcoming schedule that includes the likes of both Manchester squads and modest West Hamm and Norwich City.

The Welsh Derby is among its other challenge to be played on February 8^th and hopefully the Bluebirds are really looking somehow recovered and in real contention for the top positions as well why not Europe.

There’s a long road ahead for the Bluebirds and its new Manager and with an upcoming winter market and a spending monies to seek a couple of reinforcements, maybe the campaign can take a twist for the best.

As the beginning of the season when the Bluebirds shock a Citizen squad and very well the campaign looked promising until the demise we already are familiar with.

Glory days are in the mind of Ole Gunner as well level a campaign that once looked promising- but it’s up to its new skipper dynamic and visionary ideas to be put in play and see its results.

Suddenly this squad faithful and front office are hopeful that their squad can turn things aroun din the remainder of this edition of the EPL.

A Persistent Gunner Squad

So is a chase and race for the top position in the Premier League, with a resurgent and determined Gunner squad aiming for this campaign top honor.

Indeed, all of a sudden this North London squad is in the top position in the EPL and with one point ahead of second place Man City Citizens another squad determined to place themselves in the top.

As I mentioned before this edition of EPL we are for a treat from several clubs that are serious contenders and not giving up so easily.

In this edition of the English Premier League we are really seeing a very competitive edition were squads of the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and Everton are pushing hard for the top- but it’s a Gunner squad stubbornness that doesn’t allow them.

Still for Manager Wegner in every match is business as usual and take every foe seriously- as they say there’s no thing as an easy one.

A sort of wizardry is seen within Wegner’s strategy as in every match he can really juggle with is substitutes and top players for the latest series of results in their favor as well have a certain degree of patience with some of its initial eleven in the disabled list.

The question is in the air, of how long will the Arsenal chaps can hold the top as well maintain calm and persevere at the end of this campaign as overall champions of the Barclays Premier League.

So far the club and its skipper Arsene Wegner are really looking for the Winter market to reinforce and plug a few holes in its initial eleven- with big names rumored as possible for the Gunners ranks and help this North London club win a piece of silverware not achieved.

As compromises in Champions were the North Londoners are playing one brilliant football, it looks promising as well their EPL campaign- but at the end the results will speak for themselves.

For the Gunners upcoming schedule really looks somehow easy with matches against modest Aston Villa, Fulham and Crystal Palace- that so far it looks like an easy schedule that can lift this club to the league top for good!

With nineteen matches left in the season, anything can happen as well see who will lift the Barclays EPL Shield of tis 2013-2014 campaign, if the Gunners persistence holds; maybe we can see a new Shield or two at Emirates halls.