General News Archives


Anything that doesn’t fit in other categories is put in this category. Don’t worry, they’ll find a home, eventually.

Nov
6
2009

Sir Alex Ferguson – Two Decades of Domination

On this day 23 years ago, a certain Alexander Chapman Ferguson was appointed as the manager at Manchester United. Today Sir Alex is the most decorated manager in British football history.

His tactical genius, inspirational personality and tremendous...

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Nov
6
2009

MLS says adiós to Blanco

Major League Soccer is growing and improving but outsiders often criticise the league for having a lack of quality. It is a relatively fast football played in the US, with plenty of big, athletic players of the kind which is becoming so important in...

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Nov
6
2009

Fantasy Football: Its all about Arsenal and Manchester City this week

Eight red cards, thirty two goals and more talking points than a Peter Andre exclusive, Gameweek 11 had everything. Even by the implausibly high standards set in Fantasy Football, this week was a bit special.

Whether you winced as Shay Given...

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Nov
2
2009

Liverpool fans turn into Tottenham fans

In fact, you can’t really tell them apart anymore:


Studs Up

Studs Up,...

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Oct
30
2009

Fantasy Football: Pick Manchester United and Aston Villa players this week

It was a momentous week in the Premier League, as we saw Arsenal give further ammunition to those who claim they have a soft centre with a late collapse at West Ham, Nemanja Vidic pick up a third successive red card against Liverpool, Harry Redknapp...

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Oct
23
2009

Fantasy Football: avoid Manchester United and Liverpool players this weekend

It was a weekend dominated by beach balls, by petty squabbles and by surprise results. Defeats...

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Oct
23
2009

Glory Glory – Man Utd in the 90s – The Players’ Stories

Why did Eric Cantona start wearing his collar up? Which player got so drunk after a title-winning party he wet himself in a taxi? Why did Andrew Cole and Teddy Sheringham fall out? And which international star burnt his wedding tackle on a scalding...

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Oct
22
2009

Alex Ferguson – the Greatest Football Manager ever

Sir Alex Ferguson is assured legendary status in football and his achievements have been recognised by football fans worldwide – even those that prefer spending their days playing Football...

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Oct
21
2009

2009 Ballon d’Or: So what of the Italians?

The 30 name shortlist for the 2009 Ballon d’Or nominees has been announced, a formality they may well have dispensed with as we all know Lionel Messi will walk away with the trophy. I did note...

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Oct
20
2009

The Five Best Central Midfielders In World Football

Situated in the heart of every great team is always a truly special central midfielder who is capable of taking matches by the scruff of their neck and dominating them.

Some midfielders are specialists in the holding role, others have an uncanny...

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