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  • CLUB WATCH – STOKE CITY

    Throughout the season, i’m going to be looking at clubs across Top100. There will be critique, criticism, plaudits, it could be your club that gets the once over, this week a take a closer look at Stoke City. Seb C has been in charge at Stoke for 228 games, and embarks on his 6th season…

  • Espanyols sweet 16

    With the new season nearly upon us, today we take a closer look at two 16 year olds who Espanyol will be hoping can develop into big stars in the years to come. Ashley Phillips – Having long been a target for the manager, his arrival at Espanyol was this week turned into reality as…

  • Espanyol and season 18.

    The lights have barely gone out on season 17, but manager Mullan is already on with finalising his squad for the new season. A 6th place finish and a European trophy in his first full season, could never have been predicted by even the most optimistic person, however the gaffer is not expecting any sort…

  • Espanyol season 17 review.

    Its been a roller coaster at Espanyol this season. Manager Glen Mullan who joined from Napoli midway through last season recieved his first full contract with the stipulation of at least a 14th place finish. The squad in general had a decent 1-11 but was always going to struggle with depth and the loss of…

  • Espanyol end season on a high with 6th place finish.

    With an SMFA European shield Final to come against Arsenal and a 6th place finish in the league secured, the Espanyol supporters and management team are thrilled with whats been one of the clubs best ever seasons. Last nights 2-0 victory over the Champions Chelsea, set a new club record 7 straight league wins, but…

  • Plenty to be optimistic about at Espanyol.

    Espanyols 2-0 win over Bayern Munich moved the spanish side into 10th with three games to go, which is a big turnaround from their first half season form. At the halfway point of the season Espanyol picked up just 21 points from 19 games and looked destined to be embroiled in a relegation battle. The…

  • Barcelona 1 v 0 Espanyol

    The two form teams of Division 1 met in the derby as Espanyol arrived at the Nou camp looking to halt Barcelona’s resurgence in the title race, whilst trying to cement their own hopes of qualifying for Europe. The away team welcomed back Firmino after his three match ban, but were without influential midfield enforcer…

  • Espanyol 4 v 0 Hertha Berlin

    6 wins , 3 draws, 9 unbeaten what a difference a month makes in top100? Espanyol recorded their biggest win of the season with an impressive 4-0 home win against a good Hertha Berlin side. Before the game the Espanyol manager spoke about players unavailable but also the impact Vlasic had made since his arrival…

  • Squad player turned starter, as life for Vlasic starts with a bang.

    When Espanyol were negotiating the arrival of Firmino from Porto which in the end turned into 4 in 3 out, Vlasic was very much a make weight to bolster numbers and give cover. A player who IRL has struggled for gametime at West Ham, since his big money move, im some quarters would be deemed…

  • Real Madrid 2 v 3 Espanyol.

    Espanyol pulled off another shock result as they beat Real Madrid at the Bernabau. Espanyol who came into the game bang in form raced into a 3 nil lead with Suarez getting his first goal for the club, Herrera his first goal since his return and Niguez also finding the net. Suarez also had a…