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Poland look to upset England after post-Euro malaise

Michał Zachodny on 16 October 2012

Waldemar Fornalik's Poland are without their captain for tonight's game against England. But could that be the catalyst they need for victory?

Poland struggles with post-Euro 2012 reality

Michał Zachodny on 8 October 2012

While it may be a little early to discuss the legacy of Euro 2012 in Poland, it's hardly gone as the host nation would have hoped so far.

What if, Ludo?

Michał Zachodny on 14 September 2012

The talented Ludovic Obraniak is on the verge of becoming an international outcast in Poland. Why?

The licenced circus

Michał Zachodny on 31 August 2012

The licensing system in Poland is either a tragedy or a comedy, depending on how you look at it. Either way, it's farcical.

Kuba is not the leader Poland need. Yet.

Michał Zachodny on 21 August 2012

Of all the fallout in Poland since Euro 2012, Jakub Błaszczykowski seems to have struggled the most with the pressure. Is he the man to lead Poland?

A shadow of a league

Michał Zachodny on 4 August 2012

What's happening in Poland's second tier ahead of the new season? One word: Chaos.

Poland, Panorama and progress

Michał Zachodny on 29 May 2012

Last night's Panorama showed a painfully sensationalist and biased view of watching football in Poland, argues Michal Zachodny.

Śląsk’s dream is over. Almost.

Michał Zachodny on 6 April 2012

Until recently, Śląsk Wroclaw had enjoyed a seemingly unassailable four point lead at the top of the Ekstraklasa. 2012 has not been kind to them though...

Never catch the ball

Michał Zachodny on 22 March 2012

At the start of the season Legia Warsaw proudly announced that they had a record budget planned. In the end though, they were short of the price of one match ball...

You won’t win anything with kids…?

Michał Zachodny on 5 March 2012

A year ago Lech Poznan played a Europa League last 16 match that was supposed to be the defining moment in a new chapter for the club. Just where exactly are they 12 months on?

The draws of hope

Michał Zachodny on 20 February 2012

Legia Warsaw and Wisla Krakow both drew in the Europa League against far more experienced opposition, with both taking heart from their performances...