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I am a freelance football writer from Northern Ireland, who is currently based in Western Australia. I have a degree in Media Studies and a love for the beautiful game; lifelong Spurs fan
Top Five Bayern Munich v Chelsea Betting Tips
Chelsea and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in this season’s Champions League final on Saturday at the Allianz Arena, in what should be a mouth-watering clash. The Germans are favourites due to playing at home, however the Blues have upset Barcelona and are in great form in Europe. With two-evenly-matched sides taking centre stage it is…
2012/13 Pre-Season Schedules: Tottenham, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Despite the 2011-12 season just drawing to a close and Euro 2012 and the Olympics on the horizon, a raft of leading European teams are planning their warm up games for next term. With an increase in popularity in the game across in North America, it has been the trend for pre-season friendlies to be…
Five reasons underdogs Chelsea can beat Bayern at the Allianz Arena
It has been quite the Champions League campaign this season, with a number of shocks, surprises and upsets, none more so than the fact that Chelsea ousted Barcelona in the semi-finals to set up a final against Bayern Munich. With the last fixture taking place at Die Roten’s home, the Allianz Arena, the Bundesliga giants…
Euro 2012 Betting Guide – Five top bets for the Euros
With Euro 2012 less than a month away, the participating nations are starting to name their squads for the tournament and the fans’ enthusiasm is beginning to build. As with any international competition, games thick and fast allow the punters to gamble on a daily basis in the search of profits, and many will be…
The Biggest Losers of 2011/12: Liverpool, Manchester United and more
Despite a fantastically entertaining season with a raft of Premier League winners this term, it has been a campaign to forget for some teams and individuals. Euro 2012, the Olympics and the summer transfer window are approaching, and for some 2011-12 could not come to an end quick enough. Liverpool Despite lifting the Carling Cup…
The Biggest Winners Of 2011/12: Manchester City, Newcastle and more
A fantastic last day of the season capped off one of the most memorable Premier League seasons in the recent memory. 2011/12 has had it all; a topsy-turvy title race that literally went down to the wire, a bitter battle for the top four, heroics in the Champions League and a breathtaking relegation battle. Now…
The Ideal Arsenal Staring XI for 2012/13, featuring Vertonghen, M’Vila, Podolski and RVP
Arsenal have been through something of a rollercoaster season, starting very slowly before a revival has the north London side 90 minutes away from a respectable third place. Ensuring that the Gunners qualify for next term’s Champions League, Arsene Wenger should be able to bring in a number of new faces this summer (see our…
The History of Football Boots: From Protective Footwear to Performance Aid
The football boot has evolved from a piece of protective footwear in it’s 1800′s inception to a way of increasing performance in the modern game. The number of manufacturers, styles, colours and brands have increased dramatically in recent times, as the modern day footballer’s footwear is idolised by adoring fans and supporters. Here is just…
What makes the perfect football boot?
The football boot assumes a number of different monikers; a piece of protective footwear, an iconic symbol of the modern player, a performance aid, fashion accessory and weapon. The number of developers, style, brands and makes of football boot makes it a competitive marketplace, however the latest craze in footballing footwear is the Adidas f50,…
Famous Sportsmen and women, and the football teams they support
Football truly is a global game, and the biggest teams have millions of fans throughout the globe. However the draw of the Premier League does not end with Joe Public, as numerous famous sportspeople from other disciplines follow the beautiful game. Here is a list of famous athletes and personalities from the world of sport…
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