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Football expert specialising in French and Scottish football. Contributor to Goal, Football Index, as well as FootballCritic.
Articles written by Robin Bairner
Premier League
‘Whatever I say, it doesn’t help’ – Klopp gives up congestion campaign
Jurgen Klopp said that he is going to "stop talking" about the fixture congestion his Liverpool team faces because the authorities after deaf to his words.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Neymar to rest before Man Utd? – How PSG could line up against Bordeaux
Paris Saint-Germain's match against Manchester United will be firmly in mind when they pick their team to face Bordeaux - and that may mean resting Neymar
- 3 years
La Liga
'Messi made me feel inadequate, I wanted to quit' - Boateng
Kevin-Prince Boateng was astonished by Lionel Messi's quality while at Barcelona and says that he is "something else" when compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.
- 3 years
The Best
The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Who has been nominated?
The Best FIFA Men's Player is set to be the most prestigious individual award in the footballing calendar in 2020, and the 11 nominees have been announced.
- 3 years
Premier League
'Look at Ansu Fati' - Clemente fears for young Barca stars
Ansu Fati is in the midst of an absence because of injury - and ex-Spain boss Javier Clemente believes he will not be the only Barca youngster to suffer.
- 3 years
Champions League
'Ask the players if you've got the balls!' - PSG coach Tuchel in spectacular post-Leipzig rant
Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel defended his side's performance against RB Leipzig, saying victory was key and that they gave their all.
- 3 years
Champions League
Jadon Sancho: Player Rating and Performance v Club Brugge
Jadon Sancho enjoyed a return to form with Borussia Dortmund as he got a goal and an assist in the Champions League against Club Brugge.
- 3 years
Champions League
Firmino plays 12 instruments in Liverpool orchestra - Klopp
Roberto Firmino broke his scoring drought on Sunday and has been hailed by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as a "complete" player.
- 3 years
Champions League
Real Madrid can’t cry about their injury list – Inter boss Conte
Although Real Madrid will be without six players for their Champions League clash against Inter, talk of a crisis makes Nerazzurri boss Antonio Conte laugh.
- 3 years
Champions League
Neymar goes down so often because he’s got sensitive feet, claims PSG assistant
PSG star Neymar has a reputation for going down in pain on a regular basis, but PSG assistant coach Zsolt Low has claimed this is because of an unusual problem.
- 3 years
Premier League
Premier League fans could return to stadiums in December
Premier League matches have taken place behind closed doors since March, but fans could be welcomed back in certain areas.
- 3 years
eSports
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in dig at FIFA video game franchise
Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken aim at the video game manufacturer for using images of him without permission.
- 3 years
Champions League
PSG must do Neymar’s work for him against RB Leipzig – Tuchel
Neymar is set to start in PSG's vital Champions League match with RB Leipzig, though his coach admits that he is not fully fit.
- 3 years
LaLiga
Nightmare for Barcelona as Pique injured in woeful Atletico loss
Ronald Koeman's Barcelona suffered another defeat and another potentially costly injury as they fell further off the pace in La Liga.
- 3 years
Premier League
Bruno Fernandes: Player Rating and performance versus West Brom
With Manchester United in need of inspiration against WBA in their Premier League clash, Bruno Fernandes was once again the star man.
- 3 years
Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Rating and performance versus Cagliari
After a couple of dry matches with Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo scored both of Juventus' goals in a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Saturday.
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Erling Haaland: Player Rating and performance versus Hertha
Erling Haaland was in electric form in front of goal against Hertha as Borussia Dortmund charged to a 5-2 success in the German capital.
- 3 years
Premier League
Guardiola facing the most difficult period of his career after Mourinho masterclass
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are languishing in the middle of the Premier League table, having been victim to a classic Jose Mourinho display by Tottenham
- 3 years
Premier League
Son's incredible efficiency is firing Tottenham's title challenge
Son Heung-Min was on target again as Tottenham defeated Manchester City 2-0, with the South Korean posting brilliant numbers in front of goal this term.
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea not getting excited about going top for five minutes - Lampard
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has refused to get carried away with his side moving to the summit of the Premier League after a 2-0 win over Newcastle
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Neymar still a doubt - How PSG could line up against Monaco
With Neymar and several others significant doubts ahead of the big Friday match, how will Thomas Tuchel deploy his side?
- 3 years
Nations League
Luka Jovic: Player Rating and Performance v Russia
The Real Madrid striker continued his good run of form with two goals and an assist in a thumping win for his nation.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Same again for the Red Devils? - How Belgium could line up against Denmark
Roberto Martinez's Belgium side need to avoid defeat against in-form Denmark to move into the Nations League Finals
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Robertson to return - How Scotland could line-up against Israel
Scotland's chances of winning Nations League Group B2 have been boosted by the return to fitness of Liverpool star Andy Robertson
- 3 years
Nations League
Olivier Giroud: Player Rating and Performance v Sweden
France striker Olivier Giroud continues to hunt down Thierry Henry's scoring record with Les Bleus and bagged a couple against Sweden
- 3 years