Aidan Perkins
8 articles
A sports journalist for over 15 years, Aidan has been part of written and audio coverage on a wide-ranging number of events. Having played and coached at amateur level, he offers in-depth insight and opinion into the world of football in particular.
Aidan's articles:
July 9th 2021, 2:48 pm
Hurst sees shades of Sir Alf in Southgate
As England prepare for their Euro 2020 final against Italy on Sunday, Geoff Hurst, whose legendary hat-trick sealed the Three Lions' most famous victory, has drawn parallels between coach Gareth…
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July 7th 2021, 4:07 pm
Mancini delighted to prove Italy doubters wrong
Roberto Mancini feels Italy have proved their doubters wrong after booking their place in the final of Euro 2020 by virtue of a penalty shootout victory over Spain in the…
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June 28th 2021, 3:50 pm
England to tap into Sancho’s inside knowledge
Marcus Rashford has said England will use Jadon Sancho's inside knowledge of German football to help them try and win their huge Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday. England and…
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June 14th 2021, 1:04 pm
Rudiger to embrace dark arts against France
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger says his side may have to be "a little dirty" to stop the threat from France in their opening Euro 2020 encounter. It is a clash…
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June 1st 2021, 9:03 am
Training camp conditions key ahead of the Euros
It might not seem obvious, but selecting the right training base ahead of a major tournament could be crucial in determining success. After all, many top players are used to…
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May 12th 2021, 11:43 am
Robben open to shock international return
Arjen Robben has revealed he would be open to coming out of international retirement to represent the Netherlands at this summer's European Championships. The evergreen 36-year-old won the last of…
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April 29th 2021, 12:41 pm
UEFA give go-ahead for larger Euros squads
European football's governing body has decided they will allow teams at this year's Euros to select an enlarged 26-man squad. National teams are normally restricted to 23-man squads for tournaments,…
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April 27th 2021, 12:03 pm
Teesside to act as Scotland’s Euro base
Scotland are looking forward to their first international tournament in 23 years and have revealed where their squad will be based for this summer's event. Steve Clarke's men, who reached…
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