Despite his tender years, Pep Guardiola is already destined to go down in history as one of Barcelona's greatest ever managers (not to mention players). Yet when his biographers are detailing his glorious career in years to come, his short ... Continue reading →

With the popularity of Playstations and iPods with oversized earphones among modern-day footballers, you could be forgiven for thinking that card games at the back of the team bus are a thing of the past. However, whilst mullet hairstyles and ... Continue reading →

As George Orwell put it, "If you want a vision of the future of the England football team, imagine a boot stamping on a human face forever". Actually, he didn't quite say that... but if he had of done ... Continue reading →

Game Intelligence has been keeping a close eye on the proceedings in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, searching for the finest names at this year's Africa Cup of Nations. Cream of the crop is a name that money just can't buy... ... Continue reading →

The African Cup of Nations isn't just a mid-season nuisance for Premier League managers, you know... Game Intelligence defers to our very own African football expert, Dr Congo, for the low-down on what to expect from this year's tournament. This year's ... Continue reading →

The African Cup of Nations isn't just a mid-season nuisance for Premier League managers, you know... Game Intelligence defers to our very own African football expert, Dr Congo, for the low-down on what to expect from this year's tournament. This year's ... Continue reading →

Game Intelligence throws caution to the snow with an attacking line up fit for Boxing Day. Gung Ho Ho Ho!

As the winter nights draw in and the year comes to a close, Game Intelligence looks back with misty eyes on the key events from the football calendar... 1. Japan win (women's) World Cup If you don't think that winning ... Continue reading →

As distraught as I am by the death of Gary Speed, and as touching as I find the fitting outpour of eulogies to this unusually universally beloved footballer, it frustrates me that in such times of tragedy many seem eager ... Continue reading →

Mike Ashley is an enigma. The squash-coach-turned-billionaire shuns the limelight to such an extent that he was once dubbed "Britain's answer to the late Howard Hughes," which makes his purchase of Newcastle United all the more unfathomable. Why would a ... Continue reading →

The world of professional football isn't as carefree as it seems. Look past the fame, fortune and adoration and you'll discover that all is not rosy in the garden of the beautiful game. Game Intelligence opens our ears those whose ... Continue reading →

This week's entrant to Game Intelligence's prestigious compendium of awesome African names is practically parfait in every way... This week: Parfait Poaty Gabon (AS Stade Mandji) Fortunate fans of Stade Mandji have been treated to Poaty in motion ever since the midfielder's ... Continue reading →

Game Intelligence's resident agony uncle continues to provide a kindly ear to the victims of football's dog eat dog world. Even the misunderstood need some understanding. As long as Manchester City and Sheikh Mansour are footing the bill... Dear GI, ... Continue reading →

Game Intelligence's resident agony uncle continues to provide a kindly ear to the victims of football's dog eat dog world. Even the misunderstood need some understanding... Dear GI, I feel so alone. I have gone from top dog to the ... Continue reading →

Going to the match or watching it on TV the couch potato connundrum is one of those important questions football fans have to ask themselves at times. It should be a no-brainer, however in these icy winter months ... Continue reading →