Author: dougearle

  • Time to Make a Name: The Next Generation

    Here at Espanyol I have worked hard to put together a strong starting XI with quality in depth too, however, to do that I had to start off small and build my way up. This is still a very useful tactic which I…

  • Espanyol on the Road to Recovery!

    Since dropping to Division 5 three seasons ago Espanyol have had one long term goal in mind and it looks as though this season could be their best opportunity to attain it. The goal in question is the promotion of the…

  • The New Era!

    With 14 games of the season gone the Espanyol board released a statement in regard to a meeting discussing their future. Currently on a 4 game losing streak, the side are struggling majorly and the need for change was recognised.…

  • Espanyol Ratings: What We Expect.

    With the major league ratings due soon I have had a look over my squad and have a general idea of what I expect to see in terms of rating changes. Being a Division 5 team we struggle to sign…

  • Espanyol Fixing Up

    Since the final week of the season Earle has been working to improve his squad after failing to finish in the top half of Division 5. Since the 12th of October Espanyol have brought in a total of 12 players…

  • Espanyol: Was it Really that Bad?

    Following last seasons relegation from Division 4 Espanyol were tipped as one of the top contenders to push for promotion and bonce back under the reign of Earle, who had nearly saved them from relegation the season before. This, however,…

  • The Final Push!

    With just 12 games left of the season, Espanyol are looking to push on for a strong finish. The Spaniards currently sit in 10th with 36 points with only 1 point keeping them out of the play-off places. Earle has…

  • Brilliance in Barcelona!

    Top 100 Shield Round 3 Game of the Night Last night saw Espanyol welcome the mighty Bayern Munich in the third round of the Top 100 Shield. A disappointing 25,282 turn out at Estadi Cornella-El Prat showed what Espanyol fans…

  • Espanyol Making a Move?

    With the season quickly approaching the midway stage Espanyol are far from what they were hoping to be. After a quick and productive start to the season the Spaniards were sat in second, however, this didn’t continue. A terribly poor run…

  • The Story So Far!

    Just over 3 weeks have passed since the start of the season and its been a mixed start for Espanyol. Tipped as one of the favourites in Division 5 expectations have been high for the Spaniards. Being transfer banned at the…