Aleks Klosok, Author at Cherwell

Mud, Sweat and Cheers

Despite being shorn of some of its most recognisable international stars, A SeleÃ§Ã£o made it five consecutive wins after 2-0 victories against Gabon and Egypt respectively, on the latest leg of their World Tour. Aleks Klosok reflects upon two professional performances and a mixed year for Head Coach Mano Menezes

We Need To Talk About ‘Big Phil’

11 years ago, Luiz Felipe Scolari left Palmeiras in a blaze of glory. Now, merely a year after returning to the club, the enigmatic 62-year-old could well be on his way once again — this time under a cloud of controversy. Aleks Klosok looks at an unhappy homecoming for 'Big Phil'

All (Partially Built) Roads Lead To Rio

With less than 1,000 days to go until the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals, Brazil's preparations are in turmoil. Progress on stadia is slow, costs are escalating, and several FIFA deadlines have already been missed. Aleks Klosok explains why world football's premier tournament could be heading for a late kick-off

Where The Heart Is

Aleks Klosok takes a closer look at ten Brazilian stars who have, in recent years, followed a path already well trodden by their fellow compatriots, in turning their backs on the lure of European club football in favour of a welcome return to home comforts

Garrincha: Brazilian Football’s Tormented Genius

A serial adulterer, a volatile character, an incurable alcoholic and yet undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary entertainers the game is ever likely to see. Aleks Klosok pays tribute to the controversial, colourful and captivating life of a man many consider to be the forgotten hero of Brazilian Football: Garrincha

Green (and Yellow) shoots of recovery?

Aleks Klosok explains why A SeleÃ§Ã£o's latest set of International Friendlies - an underwhelming 1-0 victory in Costa Rica last Friday followed by an industrious 2-1 win away to 2011 Gold Cup Champions Mexico on Tuesday - have left their under pressure Head Coach Mano Menezes will plenty of food for thought

The Boys From Brazil

Over the coming months Aleks Klosok will be reporting from Brazil on players past and present, A SeleÃ§Ã£o and the country's preparations ahead of hosting the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2014. He kicks-off by looking at ten players to keep an eye on in the Campeonato Brasileiro SÃ©rie A

Howay the lads

Unbeaten in eleven games in all competitions - a run stretching back to May 2011 - presently occupying a UEFA Champions League position and, as it stands, boasting the tightest defensive backline in the whole of the Barclays Premier League. Aleks Klosok reflects upon Newcastle United's sensational start to the new season

From Merseyside to Munich

Rejected by Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton as a teenager, an established member of the Tranmere Rovers first-team at the age of 18 and just a year later snapped up by German football giants FC Bayern Munich. Aleks Klosok reports on the remarkable and somewhat unexpected fortunes of Dale Jennings

Let Europe Shake – Part Two

In the second part of his countdown to European Club Football's Big Kick-Off, Aleks Klosok looks ahead to an intriguing set of opponents that lie in wait for the four English clubs involved in the UEFA Europa League Group Stages

Let Europe Shake – Part One

As European Football's Elite Club Competition returns to the fold this week for its landmark 20th season, Aleks Klosok previews the UEFA Champions League Groups involving English participation

The Transfer Window Verdict – Good, Bad or Ugly?

After another frantic few months of rumour and counter rumour flying around and signings aplenty, the Transfer Window is now officially shut - at least, that is, for another 122 days. With all the deals done and dusted, Aleks Klosok gives his club-by-club verdict on the Barclays Premier League's summer spending

Young guns gunning to get going

With the new Barclays Premier League season well and truly underway, Aleks Klosok runs the rule over ten talented youngsters who will be eagerly looking to burst onto English Football's top flight scene this season

The Â£60,000,000 Drop

Aleks Klosok identifies ten contenders who could be handed the crucial task of filling the void left in the Arsenal midfield by new Â£37,500,000 Barcelona signing Cesc FÃ bregas and Â£22,500,000 Manchester City bound Samir Nasri

Season Preview: The Barclays Premier League

Aleks Klosok is out of summer hibernation for another season, beginning with a verdict on all the runners and riders in what is set to be another gripping season in the Barclays Premier League

The Transfer Window – Who needs whom?

With just under a week to go until the Transfer Window opens up for business, Aleks Klosok gives his definitive Barclays Premier League club-by-club guide as to what fans can come to expect to witness at their clubs this summer

Extra Time – Week 8

'Sun, Strawberries and Cream and Sue Barker.' Aleks Klosok reflects upon 125 Years of Tennis at Wimbledon and previews this year's mens and womens draw as well as looking ahead to some of the big sporting events coming up

Euro-Vision

As this year’s European U-21 Championships get underway in Denmark, Aleks Klosok sings the praises of ten talented European stars who’ll be eager to follow in the footsteps of some of the best European footballers

Carry On…Up The Eiger

Following England’s latest draw against Switzerland in their 2012 European Championship Qualifying campaign which extended the national team’s winless run at Wembley to four games — their worst for 30 years — Aleks Klosok reflects upon a performance which left Fabio Capello with more questions than answers

The Agony and the Ecstasy XI

The star performers, the match-winning contributions, the last-ditch tackles, the near misses, the agony and the ecstasy. In what was another dramatic year in the Npower Football League, Aleks Klosok picks his Npower Football League Playoff Finals XI

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