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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
If I behave like Klopp, I’ve no chance, I’m out in a minute – Mourinho hits out at Liverpool boss
Jose Mourinho has slammed the touchline antics of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after his Spurs side suffered a
- 3 years
Bundesliga
Robert Lewandowski: Player Rating and performance versus Wolfsburg
The Poland international side was on target twice as Hansi Flick's men turned around a first-half deficit to pick up a 2-1 victory.
- 3 years
Premier League
‘I felt a lot of fear in Arsenal’ – Walcott
Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott was on target for Southampton in a 1-1 draw and says Saints sensed their opponents' anxiety.
- 3 years
Premier League
Leeds 5-2 Newcastle, Player Ratings: Rodrigo and Harrison sparkle in comeback win
A late deluge of goals saw Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds side come from behind to claim a thumping win over Newcastle at Elland Road.
- 3 years
Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo: Player Rating and performance versus Atalanta
The Portugal great missed from the penalty spot as Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta on Wednesday in Serie A.
- 3 years
Ligue 1
‘It was important he grew up’ – Mature Neymar praised by Brazil boss Tite
Tite has said that Neymar has shown a "sign of greatness" by being able to modify his behaviour to become a "leader" for PSG.
- 3 years
Premier League
Concussion substitutes, handball criticism and VAR – IFAB gives key law updates
Football associations have been invited to begin a trial on concussion substitutes from January - but they have not gone far enough, according to Headway.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Real Madrid 3-1 Athletic Club, Player Ratings: Brilliant Benzema saves Los Blancos
The Frenchman notched another vital double to lift Real Madrid to joint top of La Liga when it seemed they were on course to spill points.
- 3 years
Premier League
‘Man City need to win these games’ – Gundogan laments WBA draw
Ilkay Gundogan has said that Manchester City cannot fritter points away in the manner they did on Tuesday against West Brom.
- 3 years
Premier League
Manchester City 1-1 WBA, Player Ratings: Gundogan brilliance not enough
Manchester City lost more ground in the Premier League title race as they were held to a 1-1 home draw against struggling WBA.
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea punished for desire to beat Wolves - Kante
Frank Lampard's side were unable to capitalise on Olivier Giroud's opening goal as Daniel Podence and Neto turned the game on its head.
- 3 years
Ligue 1
PSG offer ‘reassuring’ update over Neymar ankle injury
Neymar was the victim of a nasty looking injury in a clash against Lyon on Sunday, but the initial assessment of the PSG attacker's injury is positive.
- 3 years
Championship
Harvey Elliott: Player Rating and Performance versus Norwich
The 17-year-old winger on loan from Liverpool was outstanding as Blackburn suffered a 2-1 home loss against Norwich.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Defensive problems for Koeman - How Barcelona could line-up versus Levante
The Catalans find themselves in the middle of the Primera Division and in desperate need of three points against Levante.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Nketiah to replace Lacazette? - How Arsenal could line-up against Burnley
With the pressure on Mikel Arteta's side ahead of a Premier League clash on Sunday, the Spaniard is desperately seeking a winning formula.
- 3 years
Predicted XI
Alisson to return - How Liverpool could line-up against Fulham
Jurgen Klopp had the luxury of resting many of his stars for the midweek Champions League match and will expect a fresh display at Craven Cottage.
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Why Ligue 1 is on the brink of financial meltdown
A perfect storm of the Covid-19 crisis and Mediapro defaulting on their agreed television rights has plunged French clubs into a state of crisis.
- 3 years
Champions League
‘I’m proud of Demba Ba’ – Weah calls upon Americans to take anti-racism lead
USMNT player Timothy Weah says he wants to see American players take the lead in the fight against racism in soccer.
- 3 years
Premier League
Solskjaer the victim of a ‘witch hunt’ – Neville defends Man Utd boss
Phil Neville believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the victim of a media hungry to see his former Manchester United team-mate fail.
- 3 years
Champions League
Referee in Basaksehir racism storm apologises for PSG abandonment
Ovidiu Hategan has said sorry for the incidents that caused Tuesday's match between PSG and Basaksehir to be abandoned after 13 minutes.
- 3 years
Champions League
Real Madrid: What they need to qualify for Champions League last 16
Champions League Group B will go down to the wire between Real Madrid, Borussia Monchengladbach, Inter and Shakhtar Donetsk
- 3 years
Champions League
‘He’s scared of getting himself hurt’ – Scholes slams ‘criminal’ De Gea
Manchester United's Champions League exit has been greeted with a storm of criticism, with David De Gea not exempt.
- 3 years
Champions League
Man Utd didn’t give themselves a chance against Leipzig - Ferdinand
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has questioned the attitude of the players and the tactics of the manager.
- 3 years
Champions League
Saha slams UEFA's reaction to Basaksehir racism complaint
The former Manchester United attacker says that UEFA are not treating claims of racism with enough severity after an incident in the PSG game.
- 3 years
Champions League
Basaksehir stage walk off during PSG Champions League clash over alleged racism
Istanbul Basaksehir walked off after assistant boss Pierre Webo was sent off, with the Turkish side accusing the fourth official of using racist language.
- 3 years