December 2011

Manchester United favourites for the title?

December 29, 2011

It was an extraordinary couple of days of football in the immediate aftermath of Christmas. The title race was not exactly turned on its head, but suddenly was brought to life. With half the season still to go for those looking at mobile casinos to enjoy, both Manchester sides suddenly find themselves level on points [...]

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Lack of cultural awareness no excuse for Suarez

December 21, 2011

The Uruguayan outrage at Luis Suarez’s eight-game ban proves just how far they are behind England in eradicating racism. Suarez is alleged to have called Patrice Evra a Negro during Liverpool’s game against Manchester United on 15th October. He and his fellow countrymen claim that the term is not offensive when used in Uruguay. The [...]

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City lead the way

December 20, 2011

So it is Manchester City who proudly sits at the top of the Premier League table going into Christmas this year. Of course, manager Roberto Mancini is refusing to get carried away by all that, but it is true that it is his side who now hold the advantage going into the tough second part [...]

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The Oriental Express – arriving ahead of schedule.

December 19, 2011

NICOLAS Anelka’s departure from Chelsea to Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua got me thinking: how far the game has evolved in the world’s most populous Country? Ever since the formation of China’s top flight division in 1994 and its subsequent re-branding 10 years later (From the Jia-A League to the Chinese Super League), the far- [...]

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It’s cold outside but Coyle is feeling the heat.

December 19, 2011

Bolton Wanderers currently sit bottom of the Barclay’s Premier League table after accumulating just nine points out of a possible 48 in their opening 16 games. All eyes are on tomorrow’s derby match away at fellow strugglers Blackburn after rumours circulated that implied the losing manager would face the sack! Owen Coyle was appointed [...]

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The Carlos Tevez Saga

December 19, 2011

When people use the word ‘saga’, it’s usually in relation to a beloved film franchise or some centuries old epic tale, however this saga doesn’t take place in a galaxy far far away or in the pages of history, it all started when a world class footballer decided to swap the red half of Manchester [...]

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Moving With The Ages

December 19, 2011

Hi guys, I was watching the Napoli v Roma derby yesterday,and I haven’t watched Roma play for a good couple of years and to my surprise with along with young talents like Bojan in their team Totti was playing.Yes at the grand old age of 35 Francesco Totti was starting and captaining Roma.At the heart [...]

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Dyer Need of Retirement

December 17, 2011

As I am sure you were not surprised to hear, Kieron Dyer is yet again out of action for the season. However much it is a shame for a man of his talent to have to end his career on such a note, the he should just give up. Dyer has not had any kind [...]

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Poll: Who will be in next year’s Champions League?

December 17, 2011

The summit of the Premier League table has played host to a power-shift of historic proportions in recent years. Every season, there seems to be a potential new kid on the block. Can you predict the future? Follow Me|@MrPrent [...]

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England v Italy – Champions League.

December 16, 2011

Fans of Arsenal and Chelsea will be hoping for a Michael Cainesque Italian Job if they are to enter the heady heights of a Champions League quarter-final. Arsenal, who topped their group, were drawn against 7-time European Champions AC Milan, in a repeat fixture to that of the 2008 CL round of 16, where, after [...]

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AVB’s striker situation could kick ‘the Kid’ back into gear.

December 14, 2011

Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou’s imminent January departure for the African Cup of Nations, along with the sale of Nicolas Anelka to Chinese Super League Club Shanghai Shenhua has left manager André Villas-Boas facing a possibly head-scratching dilemma. The loss of these three household names could force goal-shy Fernando Torres back in to [...]

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Balotelli gives critics the silent treatment

December 13, 2011

It wasn’t so long ago that pundits and fans alike were questioning whether Mario Balotelli had what it takes to succeed in English football. His doubters were plentiful and vociferous, with many criticising his perceived lack of maturity.  However, one by one Balotelli has silenced his critics as he continues to lay waste to defences across [...]

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