For over a decade, Manchester United treated the transfer window like a global billboard, spending over a billion pounds on individual fame, while the actual football team fell apart. They bought the clout instead of the profiles, paid the ‘United tax’ without question, and trapped themselves in a toxic cycle of bloated wages and broken … Read more
There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically seven to 12 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. Scott Reynolds cuts right to the chase in … Read more
The Portugal legend Luís Figo has described Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated scheme to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors as “the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed” and called on the Fifa president to resign. Infantino was forced to scrap his controversial proposal after a fierce backlash … Read more
Arsenal’s summer pursuit of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes is reaching its climax as the Brazilian midfielder prepares to finalise a £75 million move to the North London club. Fresh details have emerged revealing the specific negotiation tactics employed by the Gunners during the transfer saga which is nearing a conclusion. According to Sky Sports’ … Read more
Portuguese legend Luis Figo has slammed Gianni Infantino’s leadership of FIFA in a damning statement on the sport’s governing body. Figo is no stranger when it comes to speaking his mind about FIFA, having formally launched a campaign in 2015 for the FIFA presidency, on a platform advocating for increased transparency. He ultimately withdrew shortly … Read more
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the Bucs entering this season is how the offense is coming together. It starts with getting quarterback Baker Mayfield on track, but it extends to how the team’s wide receivers and running backs will be utilized. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson spoke before Tuesday night’s practice and had plenty … Read more
The Sky Blues are expected to complete the signing of 20-year-old Ghanaian international Caleb Yirenkyi, bringing in a player whom talent spotters across Europe view as a future top-flight star. Yirenkyi’s development follows a proven blueprint. Developed at Ghana’s famed Right to Dream Academy, he made the well-trodden transition to its European partner club, FC … Read more
Liverpool are expected to tie up a signing from Paris Saint-Germain – and it’s not Bradley Barcola. Barcola has been a primary target for the Reds since the start of the transfer window, following Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool after nine years – and now, according to RMC Sport, a move for Senegalese striker Ibrahim Mbaye is … Read more
“You fear for them, you really do”. A well-worn cliché that pundits will use to express their worries for at least one club at the beginning of every Premier League season, often before a ball has even been kicked in earnest. This year, it looks like my beloved Newcastle United are chief among the sides … Read more
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made clear in the immediate aftermath of the Gunners’ Premier League title win that they would need to be ambitious to build on their success – and the club have backed him with the move to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Arsenal won the league for the first time in 22 … Read more