April 2010

The Pompey Predicament

April 15, 2010

Now, before I begin, I must state that it is the preserve of football fans to be a fickle bunch. We are forever apt to be fully committed to one viewpoint one day, only to spin 180 degrees, completely disagreeing with it the next. This is the pickle that I currently find myself in.
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Berbaflop has to be sold in the summer

April 14, 2010

This last week has been a disappointing week for Manchester United fans out there. After the loss to Chelsea and failure to progress to the semifinals of the Champions League, we really needed pick-me-up and bounce back. Blackburn seemed like a good chance to do this. But they proved, like they did against Chelsea a few weeks back, that they are da [...]

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Portsmouth take Avram Grant to their heart

April 14, 2010

The man who deserves the most credit for on-pitch events at Portsmouth – for maintaining the Fratton Park club’s Premier League status for so long, and for ensuring that their season will remain meaningful until the third Saturday in May – is the club’s manager, Avram Grant. [...]

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Satisfying the Football fan: The Impossible Dream

April 13, 2010

Southend United are embroiled in a relegation scrap at the foot of League One. With five games remaining, they have it all to do following a second half capitulation away at Leeds United at the weekend. [...]

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The UK’s worst team end 40-game losing streak

April 13, 2010

We’ve all dished out and even been on the end of a good hiding, but spare a thought for AFC Aldermaston, Britain’s worst football team, who finally ended their 40 game losing streak with a 1-1 draw against Warminster Town on Saturday.
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Weekly review – Who says Man United are a one man team?

April 12, 2010

As usual we’ve got a mixed bag this week, in Europe’s top competition both Man United and Arsenal fell at the third to last fence, however, Fulham’s fairy tale season continues by overcoming the odds to beat German champion’s Wolfsburg. Liverpool also progressed by emphatically dispatching Everton’s conquerors; Benfica. This said, Liverpo [...]

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Girls, Rio Carnival costumes, beer and football. The perfect mix?

April 11, 2010

What happens when you bring together the beautiful game, amazing costumes from the ultimate football nation – we’re talking Brazil of course – and everyone’s favourite Dutch export? Whatever you’re imagining, it probably isn’t this… [...]

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Who will win La Liga – Barcelona or Real Madrid?

April 10, 2010

With Barcelona and Real Madrid out of sight in La Liga, this weekend’s el clasico promises to be an absolute classic, not to mention a winner takes all title decider. [...]

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Nani is no longer just Ronaldo-lite

April 9, 2010

As he stepped up to take the corner that followed Hans-Jorg Butt’s save from his shot, Nani knew he’d missed more than the chance to score Manchester United’s fourth goal and possibly put the club through to the Champions League semi-finals. The Portuguese winger appeared to be in danger of fainting. He should not be so hard on himself, for h [...]

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Spurs bubble broken by lost bottle once more?

April 9, 2010

So it’s that time of year again, when the Premier League takes a back seat, and we kick back to enjoy the excitement and romanticism of F.A. Cup semi final weekend. [...]

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Roy Hodsgon – manager of the year

April 9, 2010

It seems a bit unfair that speculation is already mounting as to who will be Fabio Capello’s successor as England boss? Especially as the doughy-faced Italian hasn’t had the chance to lead the Three Lions through a proper competition yet, and has a record so far most managers would kill for.
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Fabulous Fulham through to the semi finals

April 8, 2010

Fulham sensationally beat German Champions Wolfsburg on their own turf to reach the last 4 of the Europa League. It was a great night for English football tonight as Liverpool also reached the semi’s beating Benfica at Anfield. [...]

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