Opposition

The Opposition: Liverpool
Liverpool visit Eastlands in a clash that may have a significant bearing in the race to finish fourth in the Premier League. The Merseysiders are classed as one of the ‘big four’ but their supporters have endured a long and difficult season which has not been helped by constant speculation surrounding Rafa Benitez’ future and rumours [...]
The Opposition – Bolton Wanderers
Bolton find themselves in the midst of a relegation battle but it wasn’t so long ago that they were aiming high in the Premiership and challenging in Europe. In 2006, Sam Allardyce took Wanderers into the UEFA Cup, the first time the club had tasted European football and they reached the last 32. Two seasons later, [...]
The Opposition: Hull City
Hull City were promoted to the Premiership last season and were the latest surprise package to hit the Premiership. Wins at place such as Arsenal and Spurs made the rest of the league take them seriously and not view them as the division’s ‘whipping boys.’ However, following a 5-1 defeat at Eastlands in December 2008 and [...]