Seb Stafford-Bloor
Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.
Latest articles by Seb Stafford-Bloor
Do you remember the first time? Why actual football is so rarely what makes us fall in love with the game
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Bristol City Memories around our early football experiences can be so unreliable that they point to a deeper truth – that what hooks us isn't really what's on the pitch at all
Why Dele Alli is more important to Tottenham's recovery than you might realise
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Dele Alli The England midfielder may be emblematic of Spurs' inconsistency, but his role is vital to the team's success
Sunday Premier League wrap: what you may have missed
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League FFT's round-up of the final day of the Premier League season, as Swansea's relegation is confirmed and Liverpool claim the final Champions League spot.
What's wrong with West Ham? The sorry plight of a club in need of a plan
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League The east Londoners were promised an exciting future, but remain blighted by dysfunction.
9 perfect Premier League transfers that would solve problems for Arsenal, Tottenham, Man United and more
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League They may not be realistic this summer – but Seb Stafford-Bloor dares to dream about the ideal signings that would fix major issues for some Premier League big guns
Watch: The various in-stadium reactions to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Juventus
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Here's the analysis Ronaldo's goal deserved...
Preview: What (definitely) will and won't happen this weekend
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FA Cup Eight teams are a game away from Wembley in the FA Cup, while Huddersfield and Crystal Palace contest a huge relegation six-pointer in the Premier League
Premier League weekend preview: What will and won't happen
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Chelsea and Spurs duel at the top of the table, while West Ham and Swansea battle for survival at the London Stadium
Ranked! The 8 best Premier League newcomers this season
By Seb Stafford-Bloor last updated
Premier League Among all the hyped new signings and debutants, these players have hit the ground running to make an instant impact for their clubs, from England's new star to a future £50m defender
Cologne's ageing captain puts himself out for season after attempting bicycle kick in training
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... The Billy Goats didn't need life to get any harder, but it has - their skipper tried the spectacular in training, but failed miserably
Harry Kane was right to raise concerns, now Tottenham have a decision to make
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Tottenham Hotspur The striker's comments carry a legitimacy given his relationship with Tottenham, but with Kane now in his prime Spurs need to decide if now is the time to cash in
England have won fewer than expected, but the naysayers ignore their stylistic evolution
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England Roy Hodgson's side have come in for some fierce criticism after finishing second in Group B, but Seb Stafford-Bloor argues the Three Lions actually deserve acknowledgement for their progress
If Louis van Gaal is staying, he must focus on the job he was tasked with in the first place
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Louis van Gaal According to reports in the Netherlands, the Dutchman might well see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. But after two years of stasis at best, Seb Stafford-Bloor says he must go right back to basics…
Eddie Howe deserves more credit for his ability to turn around Bournemouth's winless slumps
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
AFC Bournemouth The Cherries' bad runs of form will always cause concerns, but the fact Howe can revive his team without dipping into the transfer market can't be ignored
Watch: Yep, this is miss of the season from Copenhagen forward Federico Santander
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... He'll have better days in front of goal – because let's face it, this couldn't have been any worse
Football preview: What will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League FourFourTwo's preview of the action, including two huge FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley and six games in the Premier League
De Gea's saves may well catch the eye, but there's so much more to his triumphant rise
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David De Gea First-rate reflexes and camera-pleasing stops are just the tip of the iceberg for Man United's No.1, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor...
Something is amiss with Harry Kane – but it’s not all his own doing
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Tottenham Hotspur The goals are still flowing at an admirable rate for England’s main man, but they’re masking a wider problem that can only be solved with better protection for him, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor
Everton to poll fans on Sam Allardyce's job performance
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
In Other News... Expect some 'spoiled' ballot papers...
Something isn't working for Kepa Arrizabalaga at Chelsea – can Frank Lampard find a way to fix it?
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Chelsea The goalkeeper has been inconsistent since moving to Stamford Bridge in 2018, and has recently been dropped from the first team. Can he find a way back?
Premier League preview: What will and won't happen this weekend
By Seb Stafford-Bloor published
Premier League Tottenham and Chelsea meet in the first heavyweight clash of the new season, as Spurs host their opening league game at Wembley
Everton have accepted mediocrity for too long – but this looks like a new age of ambition
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Everton It’s been one step forward and another back for the Toffees in recent years. But Seb Stafford-Bloor says that could all be about to change...
Pochettino and Spurs provide the perfect example of time's preciousness
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Tottenham Hotspur With Tottenham currently on course for their first top-two finish in over half a century, it's easy to forget the Argentine's difficult start at White Hart Lane. Seb Stafford-Bloor explains why boardroom patience is a virtue...