Eni Aluko plays for Juventus, has been capped 102 times for England and is a Guardian columnist.
December 2023
Diversity is a choice – so what does best look like in women’s football?
Eni Aluko
There is a lack of diversity in UK women’s football – a change in approach to player recruitment is required
December 2020
My crazy, challenging first year at Aston Villa has ended on a high
Making the statement signing of Mana Iwabuchi was a proud moment as sporting director and I am excited about 2021
November 2020
Sportblog
Manchester City v Liverpool is the acid test for two brilliant teams
Eni Aluko
Klopp’s side are top despite injury woes and Guardiola players have fallen back on individual quality when not quite firing
October 2020
Sportblog
At Aston Villa Women we want players in the classroom as well as boot room
A partnership with a local university is designed to benefit the club, our players in the short and long term, and the England team
September 2020
Sportblog
Big names are great, but the WSL must not become a holiday league
The arrival of a host of stars is great for women’s football but contracts which last only a few months can also be disruptive
August 2020
Sportblog
Messi to Manchester City would be cash benefit to entire Premier League
Sportblog
PSG's Champions League run gives hope to flailing Manchester City
Eni Aluko
July 2020
Sportblog
Word is spreading about Villa Women and what we are trying to achieve
Pre-season training starts next week, the WSL season in early September, and our promoted side are focusing on becoming the top team in the Midlands
June 2020
Sportblog
Taking a knee is important but football must do more on racial equality
Eni Aluko
In the Premier League 35% of players are black but there is nowhere near that level in managerial or leadership positions
April 2020
Sportblog
Football's return in the new normal would help lift nation's spirits
Eni Aluko
It was straight in at the deep end for me as Aston Villa women’s sporting director and the game has to be ready when it returns
March 2020
Football in empty stadiums is something we will have to get used to
Sportblog
I know the benefits of playing abroad – and so do others such as Jadon Sancho
Eni Aluko
February 2020
Sportblog
Continental Cup final gives an unloved competition a fascinating climax
Eni Aluko
Arsenal face Chelsea on Saturday with both sides desperate to get their hands on silverware amid a pile of intriguing subplots
Time passes fast in football, so will Manchester City players want to stay?
Eni Aluko
In two years reputations can be built or destroyed. Uefa’s ban will surely make several of City’s squad question their future
Sportblog
Sacking managers often doesn't work – just look at the Premier League
Eni Aluko
Ralph Hasenhüttl’s Southampton turnaround has been impressive while West Ham might end up giving Manuel Pellegrini a £10m severance package for little gain
January 2020
Sportblog
Redistribute FA Cup money and replays could be scrapped without hurting clubs
Eni Aluko
A winter break is more valuable than Cup traditions – everyone can win if the team lifting the trophy takes a smaller cut
Aston Villa job feels right and I hope it helps other women into leading roles
Eni Aluko
Villa’s women are going places and, with the buzz of playing gone, guiding them into the WSL back in the city where I fell in love with football is a logical next challenge
Sportblog
Unassuming icon Trent Alexander-Arnold leads Liverpool’s league quest
Eni Aluko
The local boy with more league assists than anyone this season except Kevin De Bruyne must be in the running for the PFA award
December 2019
Sportblog
Kerr v Miedema is coming to WSL and could have shades of Messi v Ronaldo
Eni Aluko
Sportblog
Mesut Özil should be able to say what he likes about subjects he cares about
