Don Robbie

Who is the Premier League's signing of the season By Jonny Bray Despite the effects of Covid-19, Premier League clubs spent as big as ever last summer in an attempt to push themselves on to the next level. Some of those signings have failed, but others have lit up the league. And with the halfway point of the season approaching quickly, it's time to discuss who could be considered the Premier League's signing of the season. Conor Gallagher Conor Gallagher has laid down his claim to be part of the England squad that travels to Qatar next year. The midfielder is on loan at Crystal Palace from Chelsea and like Ruben Loftus-Cheek before him, he's excelled in south London. His pressing game, bravery on the ball and sharpness in front of goal have suited Patrick Vieira's style of play perfectly, and he's been Palace's player of the season so far. His tally of six goals and three assists reflect that and make him one of the league's most productive players in a...

Can Manchester United still challenge for the PL title? Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rebounded from the horror of losing 5-0 to Liverpool by beating Tottenham 3-0 on Saturday but can the Norwegian really still mount a title challenge at Manchester United? Solskjaer may have survived a crunch game labelled ‘El Sackico’ and rightly so after Nuno Espirito Santo lost his job on Monday morning. But can the former Old Trafford super sub really get his Red Devils back in the title frame given they now sit fifth in the table, eight points behind leaders Chelsea? No Most rational observers would count United out of the running for the Premier League crown with the general consensus suggesting it is now a three-horse race between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City. Thomas Tuchel’s Blues keep marching on after a 3-0 triumph at newly mega rich Newcastle and have shown no signs of slipping up. Daniel Levy may think otherwise, but one result should not be terminal for a football club. And by that very s...

After a difficult start to the season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer faces a Sancho/Greenwood conundrum By Oli Dickson Jefford When Jadon Sancho signed for Manchester United this summer, it ended a transfer saga that had dragged on for two seasons. After impressing at Borussia Dortmund, the England international was expected to hit the ground running at Old Trafford as Man Utd looked to surge into title contention. Unfortunately for the Red Devils, that hasn’t quite been the case. They currently sit seventh in the League table - eight points off leaders Chelsea - with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer under pressure. And Sancho has struggled, with the 21-year-old yet to score or provide an assist in his 11 appearances. Sancho’s poor start comes at a time when Mason Greenwood has been one of the side’s most consistent and impressive performers. With the two both young, attacking, and highly talented English forwards, the comparisons made have been endless yet it seems hard to find a system that will allow bo...