Team Focus: Could Goal-Shy Athletic be Dragged into a Relegation Battle?
by Dermot Corrigan
at Salı, Oca 20 2015 15:41
Although it is not unusual for the team which finishes fourth in La Liga to have difficulties handling Champions League commitments the following year, Athletic Club’s struggles this season are still quite startling.Things seemed really rosy for Athletic just last August when they made good on...
Team Focus: Athletic Floundering in the Wake of Herrera's Departure
by Ben McAleer
at Çarşamba, Eki 1 2014 16:00
Losing your best player will always have an adverse effect on a team. Liverpool have struggled this season following the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona, while Tottenham failed to sufficiently replace Gareth Bale after his record breaking move to Real Madrid. Athletic Club are following suit having...
Player Focus: Iker Muniain - The Youngest Veteran in European Football
by Dermot Corrigan
at Salı, Ağu 26 2014 15:40
Iker Muniain might well be the youngest veteran player in European football. Muniain has played over 200 senior games for Athletic Bilbao. At international level he has won three European Championship trophies, and has played for the senior Spanish side.He is now charged with leading his side in Wed...
Player Focus: Iturraspe the Unsung Hero of Athletic Bilbao
by David Cartlidge
at Perşembe, Mar 27 2014 16:40
The name Ander became a household one over the summer when a transfer saga that ultimately failed to come to fruition became headline news. This season in La Liga, however, that particular Ander (Herrera), while doing his reputation no harm whatsoever, has played second fiddle somewhat to a namesake...
Player Focus: Experienced Aduriz Key in Athletic's Champions League Push
by Ben McAleer
at Perşembe, Mar 6 2014 12:30
When Fernando Llorente announced he would be departing for Juventus in the summer of 2013, Athletic Bilbao knew they had to bring in a replacement. In hindsight then, the decision to re-sign Aritz Aduriz in 2012 proved to be a masterstroke by the Basque outfit as the experienced frontman ended his f...
League Focus: The Race for Fourth in La Liga
by David Cartlidge
at Perşembe, Şub 27 2014 16:00
WhoScored Tipster: The Weekend's Top Tips
by Tancredi Palmeri
at Cuma, Şub 21 2014 14:25
The best value this week can be found in Italy. There aren't any particularly big clashes around Europe, so head to Serie A if you want to play it safe; otherwise bear in mind those who come into the weekend after European exploits or those who face a Champions or Europa League clash in the coming d...
Team Focus: The Valverde Effect at Athletic Bilbao
by David Cartlidge
at Cuma, Ara 6 2013 16:02
Player Focus: United's Loss on Ander is Athletic's Gain
by David Cartlidge
at Çarşamba, Eyl 4 2013 17:02
Player Focus: Athletic & Betis Wrap Up Crucial Beñat & Verdú Deals Early
by David Cartlidge
at Perşembe, Haz 27 2013 16:30
This week has been interesting in Spain as two of the most talented midfielders in La Liga have moved on to new clubs. Importantly for the quality and reputation of the league both remained in Spain. A common trend recently has seen many talented players from outside the top two move on to England, ...