People News Archives


A gathering point for all news related to people in football (managers, players, owners, referees, etc).

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
2
2009

Portsmouth To Win The Premier League?

About six weeks ago I did a piece predicting West Ham to win the Premier League based on their league position this year and Manchester United’s league position last...

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Oct
26
2009

Fabregas: there’s more pressure on Liverpool, Chelsea and City

Recently Arsenal FC Blog sat down with Arsenal captain and future Barcelona star (let’s admit it, it’s easier that way) Cesc Fabregas to talk about the pressure of playing several years without any...

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Oct
23
2009

Fact: Benitez will NOT get the sack from Liverpool owners

Listen to this week’s Soccerlens Podcast, where Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg discuss Liverpool’s problems in detail, preview the Liverpool v United game and also talk...

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Oct
23
2009

Deconstructing Wenger’s trophy prediction and press reaction

Wenger says Arsenal are ready this year to compete for titles. Well, technically, he said the following:

I know that we haven’t won a trophy for four years, but we have been very close and I believe that this year the team...

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Oct
22
2009

Podcast: Liverpool’s / Rafa’s short-term future and Manchester United in the 90s

Tune in for Episode 25 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast with ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and football journalist Iain Spragg.

This week’s humdinger of a show features a fascinating interview...

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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

What to do with Liverpool FC (and Rafa)?

It was the best of times, it is the worst of times now for Liverpool fans – of that there can be no doubt. Looking back briefly to last season when Rafa Benitez’s side lead Manchester United in the Premier League by nearly double digits, this...

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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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Oct
19
2009

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Attacked’ By Witch In Crafty Scam

There’s ridiculous, and then there is this.

A self-proclaimed ‘witch’ is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame after making the...

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