Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.
96 Tips by Samuel Lawn:
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
A torrid run of seven losses in a row led to Paul Warne being relieved of his duties as Derby County manager this week, as the Rams slid into the relegation zone after Hull City’s shock 3-0 away victory at Sheffield United. Goalscoring has been a real problem for Derby this season, having managed only 32 goals so far, finding […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
Despite winning a massive relegation six-pointer against Ipswich last weekend, it is safe to say that Ivan Juric’s time at Southampton has been rather unhappy so far. Paul Onuachu and Joe Aribo got the goals in what turned out to be a desperately needed victory for the struggling South Coast side. The win has done little to alleviate the pressure […]
Posted on: 08 Feb 2025
As five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 40th birthday with a brace in the AFC Champions League against Al-Wasl, speculation has begun to mount as to whether he will sign a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. After leaving Manchester United for the second time in 2022, the Portuguese star signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with […]
Posted on: 02 Feb 2025
Despite expressing his commitment to the club and stating that he will never voluntarily step down as head coach of Real Madrid, elite Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti’s future at the Bernabeu remains in doubt. Despite leading La Liga by a single point ahead of local rivals Atletico Madrid, it is in the Champions League where Los Blancos have struggled at […]
Posted on: 02 Feb 2025
As reported earlier, Arsenal had a £60 million bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins rejected. Controversy arose surrounding the bid, as it came just hours prior to Villa’s crucial Champions League fixture against Celtic. Fortunately for Unai Emery’s side, they were able to come away with a 4-2 victory, with the Englishman himself getting on the scoresheet with a […]
Posted on: 02 Feb 2025
It has not been an easy season for Bayern Munich’s young French forward Mathys Tel, who now looks set to move away from the Allianz Arena before the end of the January transfer window. After making 30 Bundesliga appearances last season, in which he scored seven goals and made five assists, Tel has been limited to just eight games this […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
While still yet to replicate the incredible standards set by his older brother Jude, 19-year-old Sunderland attacker Jobe Bellingham is still making headlines and impressing a plethora of top clubs. Jobe has been in fine form this season, notching four goals and three assists in 26 appearances for the Black Cats, as Regis Le Bris’ team have kept pace with […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
Ever since his ground-breaking £113 million transfer to Atletico Madrid in 2019, things have never quite clicked for former Benfica youngster Joao Felix. Now 25 years old and unable to break into the Chelsea starting lineup, further speculation is beginning to mount around his future at the club. It is hard to deal with the expectation placed on one’s shoulders […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
After barely featuring for three seasons at Chelsea after his £20 million move from Aston Villa in 2022, wide midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka finally looks set to move away from Stamford Bridge. Two-and-a-half campaigns has only yielded 32 appearances in all competitions for the youngster, during which he has scored two goals and made one assist. As he is still only […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
After his £42 million move to Juventus from Aston Villa, industrious Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz has sadly failed to impress. The former Girona man has made only 13 league appearances in Serie A, failing to set the league alight and playing only 430 minutes. Now, in the wake of what many would describe as a failed transfer, there is potential […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
In a season which has proven the frailties of Manchester United, Kobbie Mainoo is one of the players that most fans have recognised as operating at a level lower than his best. Now, with the January transfer window coming to a close, rumours are beginning to circulate that he may depart Old Trafford. Although still only 19 years of age, […]
Posted on: 26 Jan 2025
In a worrying season for Wolves, the club’s one shining light has been Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha. Now, the Wanderers’ star asset is being eyed by a multitude of top clubs, with a few potential suitors lining up a move for the player this January. Having joined in the January window of 2022/23 himself, Cunha is now reportedly seeking a […]
Posted on: 25 Jan 2025
In a season of great turmoil for Manchester United, Argentinian youngster Alejandro Garnacho has been one of the players singled out for criticism due to his poor finishing. Although still only 20 years of age, Garnacho has started 11 of the Red Devils’ 21 Premier League matches this season, but has featured in all of them to some degree. However, […]
Posted on: 25 Jan 2025
Averaging a goal every 86 minutes in the league this campaign, the best in the division, 2024/25 has certainly been a breakout season for Aston Villa’s young Colombian striker Jhon Duran. However, having started only four games in total from 19 appearances, the 21-year-old will probably be thinking that he deserves more playing time, especially when considering that he has […]
Posted on: 25 Jan 2025
Having started only one game this season for new club Chelsea, it is safe to say it has been a less than ideal beginning to his stint in London for former Leicester midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The Englishman signed for the Blues in the summer just gone for a fee reported to be around £30 million, but he has had almost […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
If anyone had to guess which one of the Premier League’s summer signings would become a standout player this season, few would have guessed Ipswich’s Liam Delap. However, with his prowess in front of goal now firmly rooted in the minds of supporters, some of the division’s top clubs have become interested in his services. Delap made the move to […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
After suffering a four-month ankle injury in April, it is safe to say that it has been tricky for Evan Ferguson to establish himself in the Brighton starting lineup under new manager Fabian Hurzeler. The Irish forward burst onto the scene in 2022 as an 18-year-old, bagging six times in 19 Premier League appearances, but has since struggled to make […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
It should come as a surprise to no one that Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez has begun to attract a lot of attention for his performances this season. The Bournemouth man has played almost every minute of the current Premier League campaign at the tender age of just 21 years old, contributing heavily to the success of Andoni Iraola’s side. Bournemouth […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
After a surprise exit to Valencia saw former West Brom boss Carlos Corberan depart his role at the Hawthorns, the market has now opened as to who his replacement will be. Corberan had West Brom sat in sixth place, just inside the Championship play-off spots, but the allure of managing in the Spanish top flight was too good of an […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
It may come as a surprise to some, but Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez has in fact been linked with a move away from Anfield, as he continues to appear phased out by new manager Arne Slot. Nunez has only started 7 games in the league this season under the Dutch gaffer, scoring two times. While this is already a disappointing return, it is […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
A torrid run of form for Manchester City between November and December has led to heavy question marks being raised over the future of current long-term gaffer Pep Guardiola. Having won six Premier League titles since his arrival at the club in 2016, it will come as a surprise to many that Guardiola is even being considered for the sack. […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
After an incredible Euros campaign which caught the eyes of the world in the summer of 2024, Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has struggled to carry that form into the current La Liga campaign. Blessed with fantastic dribbling and, usually, an eye for goal, Williams has found it tough to convert his skill on the ball into tangible goal contributions […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2025
A blistering run of form from Newcastle’s Swedish talisman Alexander Isak has garnered a great deal of interest from a multitude of Premier League clubs. In spite of the admiration being shown for the player, the Magpies have stood firm in their stance regarding Isak, retaining that he is not for sale, and placing a price tag of £150 million […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2025
It was reported earlier this week that Kyle Walker is set to leave Manchester City, having discussed his future with current manager Pep Guardiola. Walker is currently in his eighth season at the Etihad, having joined from Tottenham for £45 million back in 2017. A total of 13 major trophies later, including a Champions League and six Premier League titles, […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
Leicester take on Wolves in a bottom-of-the-table clash that could potentially see both teams end the weekend in the relegation zone.