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Gary Toal

[printprofile] Originally a North East lad, I'm in the early stages of trying to forge some sort of career in sports journalism. Feedback on anything I write is more than welcome. Be gentle. printprofile()

Diary of a starved football fan

Diary of a starved football fan

Walking to the paper shop a couple of weeks ago, I had that ‘forgot something’ feeling. I tapped my pockets to make sure I had my usual essentials in tow; wallet, phone, keys. All there, but something still wasn’t right. I knew I hadn’t left the oven on, largely because I don’t use it. Then…

Foreigners and English Football

Should being 'English' be the benchmark?

Looking forward to next season’s title race, my Arsenal-fan cousin swears that his team are in with a shout. I take his claims like I do my chips, with a pinch of salt. “They need a big man in the middle. They mess about with it too much. Almunia’s hair is rubbish”are my usual responses….