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Paul Angelo Sampson

Paul Angelo Sampson has written 11 posts for Footballing World

The Outsider: New Euro heroes; Reina’s curse

Step forward the new heroes of European football. Scotland, Cyprus, Macedonia and Northern Ireland, take a bow, lap up the applause, begin gathering the roses from the stage and be sure to catch as many kisses from your adoring public as their newly pursed lips will blow.
The night (and the praise) is yours. Break out [...]

The Outsider: 5* Alonso; Rogue Traders

It’s been a fortnight of shocking decisions. Chris Tarrant decided to cheat on his wife. Coronation Streets’ Bradley Walsh decided on a discreet visit to a sex club, Kate Moss decided to jump Pete Doherty in the rehab clinic and FIFA, in their infinite wisdom, decided that England has merited a hike up the world [...]

The Outsider: Brum boost; Irish snarls; Boum-ing business

The months of waiting are over. The Premiership is back bigger, stronger and with new, improved balls. Gone are the empty summer Saturdays spent feigning interest in otherwise worthy pursuits such as meeting new people, spending quality time with your family and listening when your spouse talks.
In its place? A veritable feast of sumptuous footballing [...]