Ben S Pitkeathly

Who will come out on top in an all English affair as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the 2021 UEFA Champions League Final?

It has not been uncommon for Europe's biggest stage to have two English sides facing each other in a final:…

4 years ago

Season Review: More mid-table mediocrity for Carlisle United as wait for promotion continues

Despite a blistering first half of the season, an alarming drop-off in results during February saw Carlisle United's promotion ambitions…

4 years ago

Revisiting the Manchester City Squad of 2011/12: Part Four

Ben Pitkeathly looks back at Manchester City's forwards from the 2012/13 season.

4 years ago

Revisiting the Manchester City Squad of 2011/12: Part Two

Roberto Mancini's backline would be a vital part of Manchester City's quest to become Premier League Champions and each member…

4 years ago

Revisiting the Manchester City squad of 2011/12: Part one

Sergio Agüero's announcement on the 29th March 2021 that he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of this…

4 years ago

Fraser and Adams are the shining lights as sluggish Scotland succumb to stagnant draw in Tel Aviv

Scotland were again painfully slow to get going in Israel, which has been a common theme for Steve Clarke's men…

4 years ago

Can Scotland topple Israel in Tel Aviv and clinch their first win on the road to Qatar?

Steve Clarke's men travel to the Middle East boosted by John McGinn's stunning overhead kick to seal a dramatic point…

4 years ago

Where are they now? – Looking back on Carlisle United’s last team sheet in League One

Almost seven years on from their devastating relegation, Carlisle United are pushing to regain their place in League One.

4 years ago

The East Manchester production line – A history of Manchester City’s academy

Embed from Getty Images Manchester City fans’ joy in seeing a small lad from Stockport inspire Guardiola's Blues to their…

4 years ago

How does COVID’s after effects influence a Footballers performance?

The season 2020/21 is by far one of the strangest, with tales of multiple call-offs due to COVID outbreaks within…

5 years ago

Who have Scotland missed out being able to select in the past?

Up until 2020, Scotland's Men's National Team have struggled to gain any success, at either European or International level. However,…

5 years ago

SBV Excelsior-The surprising pioneers of Dutch Football

When people think of football in Rotterdam, Feyenoord will be the most recognisable, with Sparta Rotterdam often mentioned. However, the…

5 years ago

En Avant Guingamp-The small town team that battled the giants

Ben Pitkeathly looks into the history of En Avant de Guingamp, a club that has competed at the top despite…

5 years ago

Looking back on Carlisle United’s Johnstone’s Paint Trophy Triumph ten years on

The third of April 2021 marks ten years since Carlisle United won the then called "Johnstone's Paint Trophy' final at…

5 years ago