Simon Hughes's Blog, page 8

Everton swarm all over Stoke City under Roberto Martinez evolution

Everton's Seamus Coleman and Bryan Oviedo bully Stoke as Roberto Martinez evolution continues with 4-0 win.
       

Ashes 2013-14: resurgent Graeme Swann can still turn Ashes series for England

England spinner Graeme Swann suggested he could still be a real force in the Ashes with four wickets in the tourists' draw in Alice Springs.
       

The Ashes 2013-14: England will be stronger with Ian Bell at No 3 following Jonathan Trott's departure

Moving Ian Bell up to No 3 to fill Jonathan Trott's place and bringing in Jonny Bairstow will bolster tourists at Adelaide, writes Simon Hughes.
       

Ashes 2013-14: Alastair Cook and Ian Bell show how England should deal with Mitchell Johnson

Simon Hughes: Australian left-armer ran rampant in first Test, but if the batsmen go out with a clear plan and then stick to it he can be tamed.
       

Ashes 2013-14: Australia's David Warner has proved that he is now a Test player to be reckoned with

Simon Hughes: With his maiden Ashes century, David Warner demonstrated the temperament required to excel in Test cricket.
       

Ashes 2013-14: England's bowlers took advantage of the technical deficiencies of Australia's top-order batsmen

Simon Hughes: Stuart Broad bowled well to take the first four wickets but they were all deliveries the batsmen should have left alone.
       

Ashes 2013-14: The Analyst Simon Hughes previews first Test between England and Australia at 'the Gabbatoir'

Video: In the first of Simon Hughes's daily videos, he and former England captain Michael Vaughan assess the tourists' chances.
       

Ashes 2013-14: do Australia's bowlers have the firepower to bowl England out twice and regain the urn?

Ryan Harris, Peter Siddle, Mitchell Johnson and Nathan Lyon will carry the hopes of Australia of ending their losing run in the series.
       

Ashes 2013-14: How England can master the pitches Down Under and survive an onslaught from Australia

Decisiveness of mind and feet movement are key to batting well Down Under, writes Simon Hughes.
       

Brendan Rogers hails hat-trick hero Suarez at Liverpool love-in

Fans fall for Luis Suarez three-strike stunner as he helps Liverpool to West Brom win and eyes top-of-the-table battle with Arsenal.