This is part of our efforts to improve football. In this column we discuss the key issues facing football – using more technology, money in the game, diving / simulation, developing young players and football training in general, changes to rules (governing football and clubs) and a lot more.
Never say the British public, and indeed the world, can’t be persuaded to vote when the matter at hand is football. While the rest of England reluctantly headed to the polls to register their disapproval of the government, members of MyFootballClub.co.uk...
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Written by Gary Andrews. 17 comments
A month has passed now from the famous (and for many infamous) Chelsea – Barca semifinal of the Champions League. There’s been plenty...
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Written by FairFootball.com. 19 comments
One week after a much acclaimed Champions’ League final in Rome, FIFA’s Congress passed a new resolution removing age limits...
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Written by Daniel Chung. 13 comments
As Chelsea reigned triumphant at Wembley on Saturday, David Moyes cut a disconsolate figure, as you would expect the manager of a losing team in the FA Cup final. Yet the Scot’s comments in the run up to the game said much about cup competitions...
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Written by Gary Andrews. 13 comments
How would the Premier League table look if refs got all the key decisions right? A quick glance at the Right Result league tables for the last 3 seasons will tell you how crucial refereeing decisions...
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Written by Soccerlens. 19 comments
As of 6pm on Sunday, the moratorium around Newcastle United FC started. Over the coming days expect to see the words “big club” and much discussion of whether Alan Shearer will stay on in the dugout fill the column inches, as Newcastle...
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Written by Gary Andrews. 4 comments
Calculators and collection buckets look to be the order of the day this summer as at least three football league clubs – Southampton, Stockport and Darlington – fight for their very existence. If rumours are to be believed, these aren’t...
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Written by Gary Andrews. One comment
The following article is re-posted with permission from the Manchester United forum, Republik of Mancunia:
The following...
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Written by Guest Authors. 16 comments
Sitting at the opposite end of the pitch, there was no way I could see Michael Carrick deserving that penalty. The direction of the ball changed, something all media commentaries have picked up on, meaning Gomes had made a save. But at 2-0 down and...
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Written by Scott the Red. 13 comments
The carnival atmosphere at MLS games is accepted by fans, but risks overwhelming the game. The quality of players varies greatly in MLS, but fans are always provided with a good display of talent and competition on the pitch. Although unnecessary,...
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Written by L.E. Eisenmenger. Comments Off
