Posts by Seb Stafford-Bloor
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In DepthThe sad story of Albert Johanneson, the first black FA Cup finalist with Leeds
Albert Johanneson was an inspiration to many.
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NostalgiaAn ode to Peter Taylor, a man who history has done a great disservice
History has done Peter Taylor a great disservice.
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NostalgiaThe Newcastle rebel & Arsenal hero who helped shape modern transfers
Things could be very different without this man.
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In DepthArsenal’s lowpoint may be a positive as they work towards new identity
The Old Arsenal is gone. Now for the New Arsenal.
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In DepthBournemouth have identified their problem & taken smart steps to solve it
Eddie Howe has made some smart buys at Bournemouth
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In DepthRalph Hasenhuttl’s clear messaging has finally stopped Southampton drifting
Ralph Hasenhuttl has got Southampton on track.
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In DepthMisconceived Sheffield United better and more interesting than you realise
Sheffield United aren't what you think they are.
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In DepthCrystal Palace are building a future off the pitch; they can do it on the pitch too
This is the time for Palace to build something.
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In DepthLogic and a long-term view: How Marcel Brands has got Everton back on track
Everton are benefitting from joined-up thinking.
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In DepthRomelu Lukaku’s Man Utd conundrum – & why Everton was his perfect home
The grass isn't always greener.
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In DepthWatford are in football’s shrinking sweet spot & that’s something to envy
Watford are getting an awful lot right.
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In DepthUnderstated Villa making all the right noises to hint at a bright future again
Villa's new set up appears really promising.
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In DepthWhy youngsters abroad offer hope at a critical time for English football
The English player is a more universal commodity.
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In DepthWatford FC: The traditional underdog well deserving of a day in the sun
You'd struggle to begrudge Watford this start.
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In DepthJack Grealish: While the hooves shake the ground, he pirouettes in slippers
Jack Grealish plays like he's in velvet slippers.
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In DepthRyan Sessegnon: A thinker, a controller, a player who doesn’t make mistakes
The Gareth Bale comparisons are way off.
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In DepthLewis Cook: Destined to be under-appreciated but surely set for England
Lewis Cook isn't a YouTube player, but he's great.
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In DepthMason Mount: Chelsea’s greatest hope in the best possible place
Mason Mount working for Frank Lampard is exciting.