Graham Ruthven
Glasgow Times
United Kingdom
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'Several' arrested after large-scale youth disturbance at Haghill
Several youths have been arrested after a large-scale disturbance in Haghill. → Read More
Could the NBA-style transfer system of MLS be a template for world soccer post-coronavirus?
MLS' system is convoluted and prioritizes trades, standing as a quarter-century outlier to the rest of the planet's transfer market. That might have to change. → Read More
Will David Beckham have the same effect on MLS as an owner that he did as a player?
The league has attracted some high-profile ownership stakes in the six years since Beckham became the face of Inter Miami's expansion project. What's next? → Read More
Why MLS might be better positioned to withstand the coronavirus impact than other soccer leagues
The schedule and the league structure better insulate MLS against the lengthy hiatus than Europe's top competitions. But there are still challenges. → Read More
MLS is closer to its Liga MX measuring stick than it's ever been
Liga MX is still higher quality, but its big-name stars as well as Mexican internationals keep flocking to MLS. Will that show up on the pitch this season? → Read More
Ex-Rangers midfielder Gavin Rae warns Celtic's Jack Hendry about A-League
11 MINUTES. That’s all Jack Hendry had played for Celtic this season before heading Down Under to sign for Melbourne City on loan, coming off the… → Read More
It’s Rangers vs Celtic in this season’s first cup final – would victory for Steven Gerrard prove his managerial worth?
Gerrard’s Rangers are just two points off their rivals in top spot, but a trophy would be a better measure of the ground they’ve... → Read More
Back to second: what does Rangers’ season tell us about Steven Gerrard as a manager?
They won more points than the year before, but the big question in Scotland remains – have Rangers closed the gap on rivals Celtic? → Read More
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's stunning MLS debut is starting to look like an exception
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s are seventh in MLS’s Western Conference, outside the playoff spots. It was a moment completely and utterly befitting of the theatre that follows Zlatan Ibrahimovic wherever he struts. Video of the Swede’s first goal for the LA Galaxy, a 35-year drive over the goalkeeper, was replayed → Read More
Javier Mascherano changed perceptions of centre backs forever
Graham Ruthven looks back at one of Barcelona's best-ever players but one who never caught the public imagination → Read More
Cristiano Ronaldo is finished at the top level
On Sunday, at the Balaidos, Real Madrid had a certain individual to thank for dragging them back into a game. Instead, it was Gareth Bale who was Real’s saviour this time. Indeed, there was a certain symbolism to the contrasting performances of both Ronaldo and Bale in the 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo. → Read More
Why don’t clubs scout managers in the same way they do players?
Graham Ruthven tells us why Premier League clubs need to revamp their approach towards hiring and firing managers in the modern age. → Read More
Why David Moyes is the worst possible appointment for West Ham
Graham Ruthven reckons the Scot would be the worst possible appointment given the current situation West Ham find themselves in. → Read More
Alvaro Morata's commitment issues show Chelsea have become the club of the mercenary
Alvaro Morata was forced to clarify comments over his Chelsea future. Chelsea were likely expecting a tough game at the Stadio Olimpico this week, but they didn’t even need to watch until the match itself started for the examination to begin. The Chelsea striker was pressed on remarks he made about → Read More
Spurs are the team Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to be
Graham Ruthven argues that for all his big spending, Jose Mourinho has failed to create a team at Old Trafford, just a bunch of individuals → Read More
Chelsea should still be in the market for another striker
Graham Ruthven looks at what Chelsea need to do next after their star forward went on strike and they lost to Burnley on opening weekend. → Read More
Is Neymar taking the Paris route to Real Madrid?
Graham Ruthven wonders whether Neymar is only going to Paris because the route to Barcelona to Madrid is frustratingly blocked → Read More
Is Neymar taking the Paris route to Real Madrid?
Graham Ruthven wonders whether Neymar is only going to Paris because the route to Barcelona to Madrid is frustratingly blocked → Read More
Arsenal are putting their reputation on the line for Alexandre Lacazette
Graham Ruthven takes a look at the risks Arsenal are taking by spending big on France international forward Alexandre Lacazette. → Read More
Are Liverpool allowing this summer to pass them by?
It has been an ominously quiet transfer window for Liverpool, could this be a repeat of the Reds' disastrous 2014 summer recruitment? → Read More