Eleanor Vance
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A literature graduate, Eleanor views football as human theater. She writes long-read features for the Sunday papers. She is interested in club history, player psychology, and stadium atmosphere. Her vocabulary is rich and her descriptions evocative. She seeks the beauty and melancholy within the sport.
Articles by Eleanor Vance
Villa Park Fortress Awaits: Can Depleted Manchester United Halt Emery's Juggernaut?
12/21/2025
Villa Park hosts a fascinating clash as Unai Emery's rampant Aston Villa seek a tenth consecutive home win against an AFCON-depleted Manchester United...
Liverpool conquer north London as title credentials shine at Spurs
12/20/2025
Liverpool claimed a crucial 2-1 victory over Tottenham in north London, with the Reds demonstrating championship credentials in a pulsating Premier Le...
Brighton and Sunderland locked in goalless stalemate at the Amex
12/20/2025
Brighton and Sunderland played out a goalless draw at the Amex in a tactical chess match that showcased defensive excellence and the subtle drama of a...
From Tel Aviv to Tottenham: How Patrick van Leeuwen Built an Academy in the Image of Europe
02/02/2019
In the quiet corners of Kiryat Shalom, far from the glare of Premier League floodlights, Patrick van Leeuwen has been constructing something that look...