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The JPL Playoffs approach as the tension mounts

The Jupiler Pro League playoff system has been the subject of much criticism in the past decade, especially the decision to halve points gained in the Classic Season before the Playoffs begin. This season though, with the Playoffs starting in mid-March, the infamous format promises to deliver more tension than usual. Club Brugge might be… Read More »

Heading to the playoffs – then the season can start

A little history There are just two rounds of games to go in the Belgian championship before the season really starts with the playoffs. I’ve written many times about the system that’s disliked by the majority of clubs, punters and players. Here I’ll focus on the football side of affairs. With the points gained in… Read More »

Standard’s Ultras step over the football line

The ‘football match’ between Standard Liege and Anderlecht today encapsulated every aspect of the modern game. On Wednesday I wrote about the good side of football with Standard Chairman Roland Duchâtelet releasing his international centre back Laurent Ciman who wished to move to Montreal with his wife and family to get treatment for their autistic… Read More »