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Currently Soccerlens runs the following columns: football headlines, football videos, help football, off the record and football transfer news & rumours. In addition, we regularly post match reports, feature articles (must read) and site news in this section.
Norwich City and Aviva show that football can convey a positive message
In the modern day professional football can set a poor example for our children, with cowardly and unsporting behaviour seemingly the norm at all levels throughout the game. With England captain John Terry under investigation by the FA for supposedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand in a recent English Premier League game, role models and the…
Troubled Chelsea and Liverpool look to get season back on track
Chelsea v Liverpool English Premier League Stamford Bridge, London Sunday, 20th November 2011 17:00 GMT Last season, in the very similar fixture all the eyes were focused on Fernando Torres. On a day that was supposed to be all about the former Liverpool player, it was then current one Raul Meireles who fired them to…
Football’s Greatest War Heroes
With Remembrance Sunday having just occurred a few days ago, we reflect on the men who gave their lives to their countries as well as giving their all on the football pitch. Their bravery on the field of play has been superseded by their courage and character on the field of battle even though some…
2011 MLS Cup Final Preview: Will Becks lead Galaxy past Davis-less Dynamo?
If Los Angeles Galaxy supporters needed an extra confidence boost ahead of Sunday’s MLS Cup final against the Houston Dynamo, here’s an interesting tidbit, which ESPN analysts happened to mention before I could: At both of David Beckham’s previous permanent homes, Manchester United and Real Madrid, he won a league title in his last season….
Footballers and Cars
“No other man-made device since the shields and lances of the ancient knights fulfills a man’s ego like an automobile.” – Sir William
What’s In a Name: England’s Greatest Football Surnames
On Tuesday night Tottenham’s youngster, Kyle Walker, who made his debut on Saturday started his first England game. The promising defender is the 4th player named Walker to have a have represented his country. This of course led to the inevitable question: What surname has appeared on the England team sheet the most? Smith –…
England 1-0 Sweden: English youth reaps win
Gareth Barry’s deflected header gave England their second win in three days as the Three Lions beat Sweden 1-0. Barry’s goal on 20 minutes was the country’s 2,000th goal and the only goal of this game as Fabio Capello’s men cruised to victory at Wembley. England won in front of a record low crowd of…
Adidas f50 – The tip of the iceberg
The adiZero f50 miCoach boots are launched to the public tonight, in Adidas’ flagship store on Oxford Street. The lucky 250 who pre-ordered the boot will attend a private event, where they pick up their miCoach bundle and meet a Premiership footballer.
Capello takes a leaf out of Mourinho’s book
The anti-football of Mourinho and Capello can reap rewards, but more is needed for England to be contenders for EURO 2012. On the face of it, it was not overly surprising. The 7th best team in the world, England, beat the best team in the world, Spain, 1-0 at home in a friendly international. Bearing…
The beautiful game in black and white; the stats behind 2011-12 campaign
In any game of football luck is a key issue in the outcome; refereeing decisions, the bounce of the ball and a lick of paint all have the ability to make or break your team’s fortunes in a split second. However it is no coincidence that Manchester City are top of the English Premier League…
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