Frank Lampard – former West Ham player, now plays for Chelsea and is one of the best midfielders in the Premiership, despite what his critics say. In my view, he plays far too much football and should take breaks – plus he’s never found the right manager or the tactical approach to help him do well on the international stage since 2004/2005.
That’s a pitty, because the Chelsea Lampard could do wonders for England.
Fabio Capello is not one to give too much away, his demeanour surly enough for ITV’s Clive Tyldsley to describe the Italian as “old poker face” during last night’s dead-rubber win over Belarus at Wembley. But prior to the game,...
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Written by Neil Jones. 2 comments
1966 was a great year, or so I’m told by those of an age able to remember it.
It has been a long time since England lifted the highest honour in International football, too long in fact, and many have been brave enough to predict South Africa...
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Written by Matthew. 8 comments
England qualifications are not used to happen this way. Where was the last-gasp heroic goal, the nervous, stuttering qualification that went down to the wire, the sharpening of knives for the manager? Where was the unconvincing qualification, overlooked...
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Written by Gary Andrews. Comments Off
As it came, so it went. The opening week of action in the 09/10 Barclays Premier League is already down the road, the seemingly endless wait for a glimpse of England’s top stars made this season as eagerly anticipated as….well….last season’s,...
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Written by Neil Jones. One comment
I’ve been feeling this way for a while now, but haven’t had the courage to come out and say it. I know it’s only three little words, but what if it’s not reciprocated? What if I’m laughed at? The words, of course, are...
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Written by Tom Sewell. 6 comments
Barcelona v Chelsea.
The sentence no Liverpool fan wanted to hear this morning, even though most expected to. So the European season for Liverpool has ended prior to the semi final stage for only the second time in five seasons after...
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Written by Neil Jones. Comments Off
Anfield fell silent, save for a euphoric pocket of travelling supporters in the Anfield Road End. All around were blank faces or heads obscured by hands, jackets, hoods and just about any other object that could be found to mask the pain. Rafa Benitez...
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Written by Neil Jones. 3 comments
For those of us who are consumed by football every year brings new thrills and disappointments, a million what ifs and if onlys and ultimately a feeling of elation, satisfaction or despair, depending on where our unfailing loyalties lie. We laugh and...
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Written by BD Condell. 64 comments
There are some interesting rumors floating out there today. Is Lukas Podolski staying or going? Are Everton looking for a new striker? Are Tottenham looking to replace Gomes as their goalkeeper? What big name could be heading to the U.S.? And...
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Written by Victor Li. 4 comments
The majority of us have one. A personal vendetta with a man you’ve never met. A man who could not have done much worse had he slept with your wife.
These are the players that rinse your club for every last penny. The players that see...
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Written by Luke Smith. 12 comments
