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Dermot Corrigan

Dermot Corrigan is an Irish freelance journalist based in Madrid, who writes about football at When Saturday Comes, Iberosphere, the Sunday Business Post and dermotcorrigan.com. Follow him on Twitter

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War of the words…

War of the words…

15 September 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

37 years on from Atletico Madrid and Celtic's last meeting, bitter memories have sparked a petty media slanging match...

Spain’s defence

Spain’s defence

08 September 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

Spain's strength in depth in defence is much weaker than in all other areas of the team. What are the options for Del Bosque ahead of next summer's Euros?

Casillas and Mourinho continue ‘psychological duel’

Casillas and Mourinho continue ‘psychological duel’

30 August 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

Jose Mourinho is well known for picking fights wherever he goes, but his own captain?

Sevilla exit Europe early, again.

Sevilla exit Europe early, again.

26 August 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

For the second year in a row it’s been an awful start to the season for Sevilla with the Andalucians crashing out of the Europa League last night...

The unsung heroes of La Liga?

The unsung heroes of La Liga?

18 August 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

With all the talk of Real Madrid and Barcelona, there is often very little said about the team that has finished third in the last two seasons, Valencia.

Dodgy keeper? Maybe. Dodgy transfer? Very possibly.

Dodgy keeper? Maybe. Dodgy transfer? Very possibly.

10 August 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

Deep in debt and under a transfer embargo, Real Zaragoza still managed to complete the transfer of keeper Roberto last week for upwards of €8 million...

The quiet billionaires

The quiet billionaires

05 August 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

Málaga are proving that you don't need to shout it from the rooftops when you're super rich.

Doom and gloom at the Vicente Calderón

Doom and gloom at the Vicente Calderón

26 July 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

A year ago all looked rosy for Atlético Madrid, now optimism is in short supply as they prepare for Thursday's Europa League qualifier...

Urrutia’s election sees Bielsa return to Europe with Athletic

Urrutia’s election sees Bielsa return to Europe with Athletic

10 July 2011 | Dermot Corrigan

Josu Urrutia has won the election to become the new president of Athletic Bilbao. His choice as manager? The man they call 'El Loco'.

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