February 2010

Gazza – How long has he got?

February 10, 2010

The recent demise of Paul Gascoigne has once again highlighted the pertinence of the cliche “flawed genius”. Not the first and certainly not the last footballer to self-destruct, Matt Quinn takes a look at England’s most talented footballer of our generation and the struggles he faces surrounding the influences around his daily life. [...]

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What’s right for England’s midfield?

February 9, 2010

Fabio Capello dealt with John Terry as quickly as his former skipper apparently lasts in the sack. The tabloid scrum will eventually be forgotten, much like Vanessa Perroncel, once the Three Lions start playing in South Africa this summer. Crisis averted? Probably. Yet Capello has another problem on the horizon even if this one has nothing to do wi [...]

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Would this be the best Chelsea side of all time?

February 8, 2010

After Chelsea dished out another defeat to sorry Arsenal, one man stood head and shoulders above the rest, that man is no other than Didier Drogba, the big man scored his 12th goal in 12 games against the Gunners, yet has some how failed to make Adrian Tiley’s all time Chelsea 11. [...]

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Captain Chav – The 12 minute man

February 7, 2010

If John Terry is doing the lotto then he might like to avoid the number 12.

Not because he might lose, but judging by the luck he’s had with that number in the past week, he’d probably end up being done for fraud. [...]

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Euro 2012 qualifiers – Are you happy with England’s draw?

February 7, 2010

England will take on Wales in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.

They will also come up against Switzerland, Bulgaria and Montenegro. [...]

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Babe of the week – Steffi CB

February 7, 2010

This week’s lovely girl of the week is our very own gymnast and break-dancing queen Steffi C from Beford. [...]

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Arsenal have got to be brave and improve

February 6, 2010

After capitulating so miserably against Manchester United on Sunday, it’s bounce-back time for Arsenal as they look to show the league, and themselves, that they are title contenders. [...]

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Would you ever catch a rugy player wearing longjohns?

February 6, 2010

For those who haven’t heard, former Chelsea winger Arjen Robben has been under the spotlight in Germany for wearing grey longjohns under his red Bayern Munich kit. “The German Federation want a single colour,” Bayern sporting director Christian Nerlinger said. “We’ll either have to dye them or he’ll have to find another pair.” [...]

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Capello suffers no fools

February 5, 2010

Captain Pee Wee has been officially dropped as England captain after a lengthy 12 minute meeting with the Don at Wembley.
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Charlie’s – ‘Un Lawro like’ Premier League Predictions

February 5, 2010

Saturday Bolton v Fulham, 15:00 On paper this one isn’t likely to rock your world, but think of the new signings: For Bolton Jack Wilshire and Vladimir (two of the most exciting prospects in English football) and Stefano Okaka for Fulham. Charlie says: 2-1 to Bolton Burnley v West Ham, 15:00 Burnley are without a [...]

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A-Z of World Cup Superstars – (B) Franz Beckenbauer

February 5, 2010

AZ World Cup Superstars

With the World Cup less than 6 months away, we have decided to start the build up early doors with an A to Z list of our favorite players who set the World Cup alight. Some are recent stars, some are relics from the days of black and white TV but all were mustard. The thing is, each week we will be using just stars whose [...]

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Nani – Gentleman, we can rebuild him!

February 4, 2010

Manchester United have found the cure to their cash-flow problems by announcing a new genetic engineering programme to build the perfect winger for the future. [...]

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