It wasn't pretty for Atlético in the 0-0 at Alavés.
My MARCA in English 🇺🇸 report on a game they were lucky not to lose.
marca.com/en/football/sp…

My latest These Football Times piece argues that Illarramendi's return to boyhood club Real Sociedad is an admirable one
thesefootballtimes.co/2016/12/14/asi…

His big move to Real Madrid may not have worked out but Asier Illarramendi is flying again as a complete midfield general. thesefootballtimes.co/2016/12/14/asi…

40 years ago today, a Basque derby led to legalisation of the Basque flag. My These Football Times
piece explains all.

thesefootballtimes.co/2016/02/19/how…

A 6,000 kilometre journey in search of real football: a coach’s education from the U.S. to Spain.
thesefootballtimes.co/2016/11/04/a-6…

After City's failure midweek, Eibar are doing a better job of painting Barcelona orange.

Can Espanyol turn this around or will Kike's goal be what does it for Quique?

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What is Los Demás? Who are we, when do we start and how can you access our work? Subscriptions available from Friday 21st October!

Gora Euzkadi! 4 of the top 11 teams in Spain right now are from the Basque Country (a region of 2.2 million people). Just let that sink in.

One year ago today, Eibar (a town of 27,000 people) went top of LaLiga. Aupa Eibar!

4 Basques have scored at least one PL brace.
Mendieta (05), Xabi Alonso (07), Arteta (07, 08, 10, 12), Herrera (15). twitter.com/OptaJose/statu…

Big day today for Gaizka Garitano.
The man who led Eibar to promotion faces them tonight as Deportivo coach.

Ever wondered what LaLiga teams' kits would look like as their colour opposite?
Now you know! Is Málaga the coolest?

So. Much. Basque. twitter.com/estadios_Spain…

The Birmingham Mail reckoned he was going to Wolves this morning, but their '5 things about' piece is pretty good.
birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football…

Wow. Spain appoint Julen Lopetegui (a Basque) as new national team coach.
Great move. Well, it's at least far better than Joaquín Caparrós.

Wondering why more small clubs are playing with the big boys of LaLiga recently? Check out this bit.ly/29Mblms by Euan McTear

2nd weekend of La Liga (28th August) is as Basque as it gets. All 5 Basque teams playing within the Basque Country.

Eibar off to bogey team Deportivo La Coruña on 1st weekend of next season. A reunion match against promotion-winning coach Gaizka Garitano.