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Sep
30
2009

Becoming a real football manager

Instructions, mentality: attacking, passing style: short, tempo: quick. Ohh hang on a second, I can do this for real now.

Last weekend I completed my Football Federation Australia junior coaching license, so am now a ‘proper’ football...

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Sep
28
2009

Have Madrid finally got their man?

I’m not talking about Cristiano Ronaldo.  Not talking about Kaka.  Not Benzema and not about Raul Albiol and Xabi Alonso.

I’m talking about Arsene Wenger.  Scratch that, I’m actually talking about Manuel Pellegrini.

Throughout...

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Sep
28
2009

Is it time for youth transfer fees in the US?

US soccer has progressed to the level where like the rest of the world, MLS clubs should considering paying modest youth transfer fees to local clubs that develop the young players they select for their U16 and U18 academy teams.

Reimbursement...

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Sep
28
2009

Fan Loyalty: In Rafa We Trust!

“Seeing these smiling faces is the greatest pleasure. They have been magnificent all season. They have been our 12th man. I have always said our fans are the best in England. Now I know they are the best in Europe too.” (Rafa Benitez)

Yes...

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Sep
25
2009

Premier League Predictions: Arsenal, United, City, Tottenham and Chelsea to win

Did you read this column last week? If not, then you should have. It could have made you some money. Nine out of ten outcomes correct, five out of ten results spot on, I should be...

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Sep
25
2009

Campbell finds out League Two is not the Costa del Sol

First they appoint a former England manager as their Director of Football, then they go and sign a former England international, surely this is any clubs dream, but evidently not in the case of Notts County.

We all thought it was too good to...

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Sep
25
2009

Soccerlens Podcast: Inside Sol Campbell’s mind, the Government v FA and European debate

Hello and welcome to episode 21 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast. Join ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and esteemed sports journalist Iain Spragg as they chew over all things football.

This week Clarkey and Spraggy produce a lively verbal...

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Sep
25
2009

Fantasy Football Week 7: Classy Defenders and Wing Wizards

Seven goals, seven minutes of added time, seven players from the Big Four in the team of the week. Yes, the big boys claimed back their rightful place at the top of the Premier League table last week, the pretenders of Manchester City & Tottenham...

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Sep
24
2009

Roger Milla: History against African teams but expect upsets at the 2010 World Cup

Roger Milla burst onto the big stage at the grand old age of 38 when he scored four never-to-be-forgotten goals for Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in Italy. Capturing headlines all over the globe for his impressive displays en route...

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Sep
23
2009

Happy Birthday Daniel, Fancy a Free Chlamydia test?

What Happened to the Traditional Scoreboard?

Tonight I made the short trip from my house to watch Nottingham Forest v Blackburn in one of the Carling Cup games many had identified to have the potential for a cup upset, the game...

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