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Greg Lea

I am a football writer based in London, the United Kingdom, and I cover sports for CCN. I have had work published by FourFourTwo, The Guardian, ESPN and Goal.com, and was previously the editor of The Set Pieces. My email address is gregmlea@mail.com.

Manchester United Should Dump Error-Prone David De Gea This Summer

February 27, 2020 UTC: 10:35 AM.
David De Gea

The error-prone De Gea is no longer one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Despite him signing a new contract, Manchester United should cash in this summer.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags David de Gea, Manchester United, Soccer

Ridiculed Solskjaer Deserves Respect as Man Utd’s Big-Game Manager

February 18, 2020 UTC: 11:11 AM.
Manchester United, Man Utd, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Solskjær

The Manchester United manager oversaw yet another victory over a top-four rival on Monday. Solskjaer should receive more credit for his work.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Manchester United, Soccer

3 Reasons Jose Mourinho Is Proving He’s No One-Trick Pony

February 18, 2020 UTC: 9:58 AM.
Jose Mourinho, Mourinho, Spurs

The Portuguese has adapted his tactics since moving to north London, proving that he is not necessarily as past it as some have suggested.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags José Mourinho, Soccer, Tottenham

Sorry Liverpool, But Kevin De Bruyne Deserves PFA Player of the Year

February 15, 2020 UTC: 8:30 PM.
Sorry Liverpool, But Kevin De Bruyne Deserves PFA Player of the Year

It’s a matter of time before Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are crowned Premier League champions, but De Bruyne is this season’s individual star.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Kevin De Bruyne, Liverpool, Soccer

Hakim Ziyech Can Be Eden Hazard’s Belated Replacement at Chelsea

February 13, 2020 UTC: 12:30 AM.
Hakim Ziyech

Chelsea have agreed a £33.6 million fee with Ajax for the transfer of Hakim Ziyech this summer. The Morocco international will not be able to boost the club’s Champions League push in the coming months. But he will be a major asset next season.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech, Premier League, Soccer

Arsenal’s Big Summer Blowout Must Include a Massive Lacazette Sale

February 11, 2020 UTC: 10:56 AM.
Alexandre Lacazette, Lacazette, Arsenal

Knowing when to sell is an under-appreciated part of recruitment. Arsenal should cash in on Lacazette at the end of this season

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Arsenal, Premier League, Soccer

Liverpool Must Stop Complaining About Fixtures and Go All-Out for the Treble

February 9, 2020 UTC: 10:00 PM.
jurgen klopp

The Premier-League-or-bust mindset made sense at the start of the season. Less so now. Liverpool are so far clear at the top of the table that they can afford to turn their attention elsewhere.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Premier League, Soccer

Curtis Jones Shows That Liverpool Could Dominate English Football for Years

February 8, 2020 UTC: 3:00 AM.
curtis jones

As things stand Jones looks best placed to lead the way. It is not just that the 19-year-old scored the winners against both Everton and Shrewsbury. It is the way he conducted himself throughout the two contests.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags curtis jones, Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool, Premier League, Soccer

Pep Guardiola’s Biggest Challenge Could Define His Managerial Career

February 5, 2020 UTC: 2:00 AM.
pep g

The Manchester City manager will be out of contract in the summer of 2021. He has not ruled out signing an extension, but his managerial history to date suggests next season will be his last at the Etihad Stadium.

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Premier League

Jose Mourinho Must Prove He’s Still an Elite Manager Against Foe Guardiola

February 1, 2020 UTC: 10:10 AM.
Spurs, Tottenham, Mourinho, Jose Mourinho

Mourinho will renew hostilities with long-standing rival Pep Guardiola on Sunday. The Portuguese needs to show he is still relevant

Categories Sports News & Opinions, Sports Opinion Tags José Mourinho, Soccer, Tottenham
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