October 2010

Homesick Tevez Could Derail City’s Title Bid

October 29, 2010

One week on from Wayne Rooney’s transfer tantrum, and this week’s news is all about some proven players. Carlos Tevez is said to be missing Argentina and wants out, while Pepe Reina and Fernando Torres are probably just missing the feeling of winning games – hence the duo’s supposed wish to get out of Anfield. [...]

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Who can replace Van der Saar as United’s number one?

October 29, 2010

With rumours abound that Edwin van der Saar is going to hang up his gloves at the end of this season, My11 takes a look at five possible replacements for the big Dutchman. After the retirement of the Great Dane, Peter Schmeichel, in 1999, United signed a multitude of keepers who were eventually deemed below [...]

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Another Chance For ‘No Opportunities’ Ince

October 29, 2010

The performance and movement of managers has become something that faces perpetually closer scrutiny as the years wear on. No longer does it do for a boss to merely take charge and ensure that nothing adverse happens to the club, they must possess foresight, be dynamic, charismatic and know how to win games. One of [...]

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Have you got what it takes to score at Wembley?

October 28, 2010

Fans invited to test their nerve at the home of football Ever dreamed of emulating your football heroes and scoring at Wembley in front of over 70,000 fans? This dream will become a reality for three lucky fans as they step up to the penalty spot during half-time at the England v France international on [...]

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Shrewd Spending in a Time of Need

October 27, 2010

Over the regular morning coffee today, I was reading that Liverpool’s new multi-millionaire owners NESV have told reporters that come January, the board will be spending-smart, and not splashing out on any big-money signings. Now, although this may sound like the complete antithesis to what the Liverpudlians had been hoping for, I cannot help but [...]

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Arsenal will always be soft as long as Arsene Wenger is manager

October 26, 2010

Cesc Fabregas’s claim that “Even if they had 15 (players) and we had 11 we would still go and win” regarding Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Manchester City is highly unlikely. Instead the number 14 is more relevant. This was only Arsenal’s first win in 14 matches over the other teams that make up the remodelled [...]

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Violence hits Italian football again

October 22, 2010

Where next for Italian football? The reason for the question is because last night Liverpool supporters, in Naples for the Europa League match, were targeted by supporters of Napoli. Italian police confirmed reports of Napoli Ultra’s roaming the city in gangs hunting for Liverpool, four Liverpool fans required hospital treatment, two for stab wou [...]

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Ian Holloway for England – Why not?

October 22, 2010

The most charismatic man in football, Blackpool’s Ian Holloway, speaks his mind on the current crisis at Manchester United. [...]

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Fergie – Not signing Van Der Vaart was a huge mistake

October 22, 2010

When Sir Alex Ferguson signed an unknown striker called Bebe from the second tier of Portuguese football in August, few predicted he would be responsible for Rooney’s departure from the club. No, it was not the finesse, vision or finishing ability of Bebe (who had been offered around on a free transfer to anyone who would take him just three mont [...]

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Joining the Prawn Sandwich Brigade

October 21, 2010

There’s been enough column inches filed about Wayne Rooney in recent days to fill Old Trafford five times over (how the Glazers must wish they could charge those columns entry). So, relax, I’m not going to add my two cents here. Rather, I’m going to relate my experience of going to the game last night [...]

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New Hope, New Hype

October 21, 2010

Tottenham last night made a remarkable almost-comeback against Internazionale of Italy in the Champions League, and there was one man that was regarded as the primary catalyst for that was a 21 year-old Welsh winger named Gareth Bale. The ITV commentary team last night lustily salivated over Bale’s exquisite hat-trick, even going as far as [...]

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5 reasons why Rooney must stay at Old Trafford

October 21, 2010

In a footballing climate where the tribal element in the hearts of players appears to be doomed, engulfed by a tide of mercenary individuals pimping themselves out to the highest bidder, it may not be surprising to see Wayne Rooney looking around for rival offers when time comes to sign a new contract at Manchester United.
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