Chris Mayer
Journalism student from the footballing hotbed of the North West. I support Manchester United, although told everyone at uni that I support Wigan because effectively someone has to. Cue mockery. Football loves - Dutch legends (Johan Cruyff and Dennis Bergkamp for example) Eric Cantona, Paolo Maldini and the 4-3-3 system. Football hates - any pundit who can't grasp the English language, squad rotation and wingers who can't cross (keeping it fairly topical here). I will be supporting the Mexicans this summer, mainly to see how the poacher Javier Hernandez gets on.
The rise and imminent demise of AC Arles-Avignon
Many English football fans would say that Blackpool’s play-off victory over Cardiff City last May was one of the biggest underdog victories in recent memory. Blackpool had been a sleeping giant for well over 30 years and their return to the big league was truly memorable. But in fact, there is a bigger fairytale story…
Clockwork Oranje – Can Holland win the World Cup this time?
When every World Cup comes around, everyone places an outside bet on Holland. Based on their qualifying campaign, it seems a very safe bet. Their football is certainly entertaining and at times, dazzling for the spectator. But when it comes to tournaments, the Dutch will often begin with performances full of flair and vigour, but…
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