May 2025
Liverpool Matters – Summer 2025 Squad Analysis & Transfers
Moving on from a club legend Liverpool probably couldn’t have hoped for a better season. For Slot to come in to replace a club icon in the form of Klopp, who left after nine years in charge after reinvigorating the club, alongside FSG, into what became largely his image after Michael Edwards left, and to […]
Live the Thrill of the game
By Eduard Bănulescu The 2024/2025 Eredivisie fantasy football is more than the story of managers losing based on Ajax Amsterdam’s inconsistency and PSV Eindhoven’s miraculous recovery. It’s a story that, at its heart, has one of the liveliest, best-constructed football systems in the world. What about the stars? I’ve looked at the stats, and this is […]
Exercise & fasting: Working out during Ramadan
Fasting and exercise may seem like two opposing concepts, but for many fitness enthusiasts and athletes, staying active is an important part of their Ramadan routine. This blog explores how to balance fasting and workouts during Ramadan, offering insights into the benefits of exercising while fasting and practical modifications for high-impact training. From managing your […]
Football Manager 2023 – Genoa CFC
Coming to decide upon a Football Manager save is typically never an easy process, especially given the amount of teams that are available to manage straight ‘out of the box’. Though, I guess that should really be straight from download these days…. However, for me, this year wasn’t that much of a challenge at all. […]
Live the Thrill of the game
By Eduard Bănulescu Thomas Frank’s time at Brentford is the sort of thing that they should make movies about, but rarely do. There’s nothing flashy. Frank’s Brentford is a team punching above its weight, beating Premier League top clubs and doing it so often that it feels like the norm. Here’s a look at the tactics […]
Healthy Suhoor Recipes for This Ramadan
The Holy month of Ramadan is a time to practice self-control, self-discipline, sacrifice and empathy for those less fortunate. This is the time to control excesses and practise moderation in all aspects of life, including food. Having said that, it’s also important to ensure proper nourishment between Iftar and Suhoor to prepare you for the […]
Football Manager 2023 – Genoa CFC: Mister (1)
Nuovi inizi Ciao, and welcome back to my first review of my time as Genoa CFC Mister. Below, you’ll read of the nuovi inizi (new beginnings) and how I’ve already begun to assert my way on the club both on and off the field. Staff and Transfer Dealings Assessing a new club is never easy. […]
Live the Thrill of the game
By Eduard Bănulescu Simon Rusk is the interim manager of Southampton and takes over in an unenviable position. The club is the first ever side to be relegated from the Premier League with seven games to go. While it would’ve been nearly impossible to put the ship back on course, for the most part, he’s steadied […]
Workout Tips To Maintain Your Fitness During Ramadan
After a long day of fasting, exercising and maintaining your regular workout routine can definitely be challenging. There’s a lot to consider and adjust if you want to continue training while fasting. Instead of letting your hard work at the gym go to waste, you can come up with a plan to maintain a healthy […]
Football Manager 2023 – Genoa CFC: Mister (2)
Ad Maiora Semper Ciao, and welcome back to the second half of the first season at Genoa CFC. In this piece, you’ll read about the winter transfers, see how we finished off the second half of Serie B, and the financial impact of being in Serie B alongside my transfer business. Winter transfers After the […]