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Abuse Lifts Thin Veil Off Prejudice
Abuse of footballers is like literature; its most interesting aspect is what it reveals about its creator.
So what can we learn about the composers of the unedifying rants, insults, insinuations and single-entendres so unedifyingly aimed at footballers and managers in recent weeks?
The obvious common denominator is prejudice. An irrational hatred of the different; it [...]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
Liverpool and Arsenal lead the table after victories against Derby and Portsmouth respectively, the Reds hammering Billy Davies’ Rams side 6-0 with Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso scoring twice apiece as Liverpool indicated for the first time in a long, long time that they will sustain a challenge for the league. Arsenal [...]
Football in brief: Martins in a strop as Arsenal interest intensifies
Martins unhappy with Allardyce treatment
Despite his decision to commit his future to Newcastle, Nigeria’s Obafemi Martins is unsettled at St James’ Park.
Martins, who has been substituted in each of the team’s last three games, is unhappy with Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce’s treatment of him.
The striker refused to shake his manager’s hand when he was taken [...]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
It was a return to form for the omnipresent Premier League quartet; the top four all securing narrow victories to ensure the league table has some resemblance with reality, though Manchester United remain in mid-table. Their lack of firepower up front was again apparent in a tight 1-0 win against Tottenham, though [...]
Football in brief: Yakubu was forced out, Owls set for Sodje deal
Aiyegbeni may debut for Everton on Saturday
After agreeing to a club record £11.25m move from Middlesbrough to Everton on Thursday, Nigeria’s Yakubu Aiyegbeni could make his debut against Blackburn on Saturday.
Aiyegbeni was issued Everton’s number nine jersey after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. James Beattie last wore the prestigious number nine shirt. Aiyegbeni [...]
Football in brief: Martins interests Man Utd, Everton’s Yakubu bid £1m short
Aiyegbeni skips Boro training, future in doubt
The future of Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was on Monday put in doubt as he skipped training.
Aiyegbeni has been linked with three clubs, Manchester City, former club Portsmouth, and Everton who are thought to be leading the chase to secure his services.
Aiyegbeni’s non-appearance with his team-mates at training on [...]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
No one would have dreamt it, but Wigan went top of the Premier League, albeit temporarily, after Saturday’s seven matches following a 3-0 hammering of Roy Keane’s previously impressive Sunderland. There was an unjustified wave of sympathy for big-spenders Tottenham after successive defeats, and so the world breathed a sigh of relief [...]
The Weekender: Premier League previews and predictions
Premiership Preview
Liverpool take on Chelsea in the game of the weekend while Manchester City host fierce rivals United on a Sunday that could definitively shape the title race. Elsewhere, Tottenham need points and fast - they play Derby - Newcastle are up against Aston Villa, and high-flying Everton go to Reading. Footballing World previews and [...]
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