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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 15 Mar, 2010 at 19:27 in England, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Serie A, World Cup 2010 | viewed 160 views times | 2918CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-03-15+18%3A27%3A07Mike+Martin

David Beckham's injury and Clarence Seedorf's late winner conspire to make Serie A the centre of attention after an eventful weekend. Also, why the BBC is right to send a large party to the World Cup and the team... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 8 Mar, 2010 at 19:53 in Champions League, England, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, World Cup 2010 | viewed 250 views times | 2910CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-03-08+18%3A53%3A09Mike+Martin

Real Madrid are becoming neurotic about their inability to win the UEFA Champions League. Also, could we have some all-South American clashes at the World Cup?... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 1 Mar, 2010 at 21:30 in Arsenal, England, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Premier League, Stoke City, World Cup 2010 | viewed 492 views times | 2902CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-03-01+20%3A30%3A33Mike+Martin

If you think Ryan Shawcross is being vilified for his tackle on Aaron Ramsey, just imagine what would have been said if he'd pulled out of the challenge. Also, just where was Mickey Hamill?... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 22 Feb, 2010 at 13:52 in England, Everton, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Poland/Ukraine 2012, Premier League, Ukraine, World Cup 2010 | viewed 454 views times | 2894CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-02-22+12%3A52%3A38Mike+Martin

Panic about England's goalkeepers is unnecessary, writes Mike Martin. Also, could Ukraine have a touch of Brazilian flair come Euro 2012?... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 15 Feb, 2010 at 19:33 in England, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Portsmouth | viewed 531 views times | 2886CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-02-15+18%3A33%3A42Mike+Martin

Those who hope Portsmouth go to the wall to 'teach football a lesson' overlook the potential cost to the ordinary taxpayer. Also, yet more Premier League teams taking the FA Cup seriously and why didn't Rickie Lambert score so... (Continue reading)

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The Monday Miscellany

Written on 8 Feb, 2010 at 13:44 in Arsenal, Chelsea, England, Global, Headline, Monday Miscellany, Premier League, Uncategorized | viewed 460 views times | 2881CommentsThe+Monday+Miscellany2010-02-08+12%3A44%3A16Mike+Martin

England look a safe bet to qualify for Euro 2012, whoever is captain. But Theo Walcott may struggle to be part of the squad.... (Continue reading)

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