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The Pound, The Window, The Premier League

Written on 1 Jan, 2009 at 23:31 in Arsenal, Manchester City, Premier League, Tottenham | viewed 616 views times | Comments

Foreign owners will likely provide the impetus in the January window, argues Dan Bailey.... (Continue reading)

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“Change is the only constant” – Fabio Capello and the aftermath of 4-4-2

Written on 2 Jun, 2008 at 11:03 in England | viewed 331 views times | Comments

As football doctrines go, the 4-4-2 formation is ingrained into the psyche. But this formation is out of date and Fabio Capello's England need to realise this fact. Dan Bailey explores the Italian's options for a new and revitalised England... (Continue reading)

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Rijkaard pays price for the listlessness of his number 10

Written on 13 May, 2008 at 15:30 in La Liga | viewed 725 views times | Comments

On May 17 2006, Ronaldinho stood on the brink of greatness. On the cusp of a level that very few sportsman have ever graced. He stood on the turf in the middle of the Stade de France with the Champions... (Continue reading)

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If Youth Only Knew: If Age Only Could

Written on 15 Apr, 2008 at 14:51 in Chelsea, Manchester City | viewed 627 views times | Comments

“We’ve never won a national trophy and yet we have produced more first-team players than any other academy,” says a proud Jim Cassell, the academy director at Manchester City. “We sacrifice our teams sometimes because the priority is the development... (Continue reading)

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Defensive crisis at Old Trafford evokes memories of Chelsea’s downfall

Written on 7 Apr, 2008 at 15:05 in Chelsea, Manchester United, Premier League | viewed 226 views times | Comments

Alex Ferguson was handed another defensive headache yesterday as his captain Rio Ferdinand left the Riverside Stadium last night with his foot in a protective plastic case after the 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough. This news comes hot on the heels of... (Continue reading)

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The race for the final Champions League place

Written on 20 Mar, 2008 at 21:17 in Everton, Liverpool, Premier League | viewed 362 views times | Comments

The race for the fourth Champions League spot took another twist this weekend as Everton slumped to a defeat at Craven Cottage as Liverpool impressed in a home win against Reading. Liverpool now have a three point cushion over their Merseyside... (Continue reading)

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