Paul McGarraghy
@paulmcgarraghy.bsky.social
✍️A veces escribo. Spent 6 years covering #LaLiga as a Senior Writer for an English language site. Still writing and enjoying fútbol with a beer. Now working on a book.
Views are my own. Manchester City ‘Legacy fan’ | RCD Mallorca sufferer
Views are my own. Manchester City ‘Legacy fan’ | RCD Mallorca sufferer
Wrote a piece on Racing Santander’s UEFA Cup campaign for the latest issue of Revista El Partido. It includes the club’s win over Manchester City in 2008 as well as their games against PSG and FC Twente.
You can read it for free here:
www.patreon.com/posts/142797...
You can read it for free here:
www.patreon.com/posts/142797...
November 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Wrote a piece on Racing Santander’s UEFA Cup campaign for the latest issue of Revista El Partido. It includes the club’s win over Manchester City in 2008 as well as their games against PSG and FC Twente.
You can read it for free here:
www.patreon.com/posts/142797...
You can read it for free here:
www.patreon.com/posts/142797...
Really enjoyed chatting with @futboleslaleche.bsky.social all bout his brilliant new book ‘Once Upon A Time In La Liga’ on the latest episode of El Partido.
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch it back on YouTube I’ll post the links below.
#LaLiga
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch it back on YouTube I’ll post the links below.
#LaLiga
August 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Really enjoyed chatting with @futboleslaleche.bsky.social all bout his brilliant new book ‘Once Upon A Time In La Liga’ on the latest episode of El Partido.
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch it back on YouTube I’ll post the links below.
#LaLiga
You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch it back on YouTube I’ll post the links below.
#LaLiga
The more I read about the #Bundesliga’s deal for UK rights - particularly that they’re giving it to Mark Goldbridge for free - the more I think the league has compromised on its integrity. And it’s quite sad.
You can spin it as it trying to reach new audiences, but let’s be real… 1/3
You can spin it as it trying to reach new audiences, but let’s be real… 1/3
August 22, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The more I read about the #Bundesliga’s deal for UK rights - particularly that they’re giving it to Mark Goldbridge for free - the more I think the league has compromised on its integrity. And it’s quite sad.
You can spin it as it trying to reach new audiences, but let’s be real… 1/3
You can spin it as it trying to reach new audiences, but let’s be real… 1/3
OFFICIAL: Nico Williams has signed a new 8 year contract extension, which includes a release clause that’s over 50% higher than the previous on (the one Barcelona were reportedly struggling to meet).
It means Nico is contracted with the Basque giants until 2035.
#AthleticClub #UniqueInTheWorld
It means Nico is contracted with the Basque giants until 2035.
#AthleticClub #UniqueInTheWorld
July 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
OFFICIAL: Nico Williams has signed a new 8 year contract extension, which includes a release clause that’s over 50% higher than the previous on (the one Barcelona were reportedly struggling to meet).
It means Nico is contracted with the Basque giants until 2035.
#AthleticClub #UniqueInTheWorld
It means Nico is contracted with the Basque giants until 2035.
#AthleticClub #UniqueInTheWorld
Some photos from last weekend. I was at the #Betze for 1.FC #Kaiserslautern v #Schalke04
Tremendous atmosphere throughout and an entertaining 2-1 win for #FCK.
A crowd of over 49,000 for a #2.Bundesliga game.
Tremendous atmosphere throughout and an entertaining 2-1 win for #FCK.
A crowd of over 49,000 for a #2.Bundesliga game.
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Some photos from last weekend. I was at the #Betze for 1.FC #Kaiserslautern v #Schalke04
Tremendous atmosphere throughout and an entertaining 2-1 win for #FCK.
A crowd of over 49,000 for a #2.Bundesliga game.
Tremendous atmosphere throughout and an entertaining 2-1 win for #FCK.
A crowd of over 49,000 for a #2.Bundesliga game.
Kevin De Bruyne confirms he is leaving #ManCitythis summer
April 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Kevin De Bruyne confirms he is leaving #ManCitythis summer
Some people have suggested the intensity of training sessions this season are partly to blame for the amount of injuries #ManCity (and other teams) have been picking up… … and considering James McAtee has seemingly lost a tooth during training this week, those people might be right…
February 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Some people have suggested the intensity of training sessions this season are partly to blame for the amount of injuries #ManCity (and other teams) have been picking up… … and considering James McAtee has seemingly lost a tooth during training this week, those people might be right…
February 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Big weekend for Jack Grealish… after warming the bench during #ManCity’s 3-1 win over Chelsea yesterday, he’s hurling for Galway v Tipperary at Pearse Stadium today… 😉
#GAA #gaillimhabú
#GAA #gaillimhabú
January 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Big weekend for Jack Grealish… after warming the bench during #ManCity’s 3-1 win over Chelsea yesterday, he’s hurling for Galway v Tipperary at Pearse Stadium today… 😉
#GAA #gaillimhabú
#GAA #gaillimhabú
So pleased for James McAtee.
January 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So pleased for James McAtee.
Phil Foden has a shot accuracy of 15.4% in the Premier League this season. Last season it was 75%. Quite an incredible drop off. #ManCity
December 4, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Phil Foden has a shot accuracy of 15.4% in the Premier League this season. Last season it was 75%. Quite an incredible drop off. #ManCity
Thinking back at some of the stadiums I’ve visited in recent years…
FC Augsburg v Werder Bremen last season is up there.
Nice ground, great atmosphere from both sets of supporters. Fanzone outside the ground for pre and post-match beers/food - affordable prices. Good weather too!
#Bundesliga
FC Augsburg v Werder Bremen last season is up there.
Nice ground, great atmosphere from both sets of supporters. Fanzone outside the ground for pre and post-match beers/food - affordable prices. Good weather too!
#Bundesliga
November 25, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Thinking back at some of the stadiums I’ve visited in recent years…
FC Augsburg v Werder Bremen last season is up there.
Nice ground, great atmosphere from both sets of supporters. Fanzone outside the ground for pre and post-match beers/food - affordable prices. Good weather too!
#Bundesliga
FC Augsburg v Werder Bremen last season is up there.
Nice ground, great atmosphere from both sets of supporters. Fanzone outside the ground for pre and post-match beers/food - affordable prices. Good weather too!
#Bundesliga
Drama yesterday and four more games in #LaLiga today, including a Basque Derby tonight 🤗
Osasuna v Villarreal
Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano
Leganés v Real Madrid
Athletic Club v Real Sociedad
Osasuna v Villarreal
Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano
Leganés v Real Madrid
Athletic Club v Real Sociedad
November 24, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Drama yesterday and four more games in #LaLiga today, including a Basque Derby tonight 🤗
Osasuna v Villarreal
Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano
Leganés v Real Madrid
Athletic Club v Real Sociedad
Osasuna v Villarreal
Sevilla v Rayo Vallecano
Leganés v Real Madrid
Athletic Club v Real Sociedad
That first half went as well as a Jaguar re-brand for #ManCity
Chances created but not taken. Shape and back four all over the place. Two soft goals conceded. Kyle Walker looking past it. Poor decisions in midfield. Doesn’t look like the international break has done any favours.
Chances created but not taken. Shape and back four all over the place. Two soft goals conceded. Kyle Walker looking past it. Poor decisions in midfield. Doesn’t look like the international break has done any favours.
November 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM
That first half went as well as a Jaguar re-brand for #ManCity
Chances created but not taken. Shape and back four all over the place. Two soft goals conceded. Kyle Walker looking past it. Poor decisions in midfield. Doesn’t look like the international break has done any favours.
Chances created but not taken. Shape and back four all over the place. Two soft goals conceded. Kyle Walker looking past it. Poor decisions in midfield. Doesn’t look like the international break has done any favours.
1-1 Real Betis equalise! Aitor Ruibal fires a free kick into the box and Hugo Duro accidentally steers it in an own goal.
Classy muted celebrations by the Betis players, who run to the bench and respectfully hold up a Reial Senyera.
Classy muted celebrations by the Betis players, who run to the bench and respectfully hold up a Reial Senyera.
November 23, 2024 at 1:24 PM
1-1 Real Betis equalise! Aitor Ruibal fires a free kick into the box and Hugo Duro accidentally steers it in an own goal.
Classy muted celebrations by the Betis players, who run to the bench and respectfully hold up a Reial Senyera.
Classy muted celebrations by the Betis players, who run to the bench and respectfully hold up a Reial Senyera.
Emotional scenes ahead of kick off at Mestalla ahead of Valencia v Real Betis.
November 23, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Emotional scenes ahead of kick off at Mestalla ahead of Valencia v Real Betis.
Atlético Madrid could move above Real Madrid, even if it’s just for 24 hours, with a win against Deportivo Alavés. But Atletí are away in the Champions League on Tuesday, and some of the players travelled to South America during the international break, so Simeone may rest some of the squad today.
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Atlético Madrid could move above Real Madrid, even if it’s just for 24 hours, with a win against Deportivo Alavés. But Atletí are away in the Champions League on Tuesday, and some of the players travelled to South America during the international break, so Simeone may rest some of the squad today.
A big day in #LaLiga… 🧐
Valencia v Betis will have an added sense of emotion added to it today. Los Che haven’t played in 4 weeks due to the flooding and it’s hard to predict the mental state of the squad. Even before Dana, Valencia looked in bad shape, so this could be a very difficult afternoon.
Valencia v Betis will have an added sense of emotion added to it today. Los Che haven’t played in 4 weeks due to the flooding and it’s hard to predict the mental state of the squad. Even before Dana, Valencia looked in bad shape, so this could be a very difficult afternoon.
November 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM
A big day in #LaLiga… 🧐
Valencia v Betis will have an added sense of emotion added to it today. Los Che haven’t played in 4 weeks due to the flooding and it’s hard to predict the mental state of the squad. Even before Dana, Valencia looked in bad shape, so this could be a very difficult afternoon.
Valencia v Betis will have an added sense of emotion added to it today. Los Che haven’t played in 4 weeks due to the flooding and it’s hard to predict the mental state of the squad. Even before Dana, Valencia looked in bad shape, so this could be a very difficult afternoon.
So if I understand this correctly, as there seems to be a mix of reports and some from unreliable sources, the #Lyon situation is:
•Transfer Ban for the Winter Window
•Relegation to Ligue 2 - unless the club can clear their debts before the end of the season(?)
•Debts are circa €500m
#OL
•Transfer Ban for the Winter Window
•Relegation to Ligue 2 - unless the club can clear their debts before the end of the season(?)
•Debts are circa €500m
#OL
November 15, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Oscar Mingueza with 5 assists this season… Celta Vigo have only scored 20 goals so far in #LaLiga
Pretty unusual for a defender to be involved in 25% of a team’s goals scored, even at this stage of the season.
Pretty unusual for a defender to be involved in 25% of a team’s goals scored, even at this stage of the season.
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Oscar Mingueza with 5 assists this season… Celta Vigo have only scored 20 goals so far in #LaLiga
Pretty unusual for a defender to be involved in 25% of a team’s goals scored, even at this stage of the season.
Pretty unusual for a defender to be involved in 25% of a team’s goals scored, even at this stage of the season.