January 26, 2013
Premier League
Will
There is a common belief in football that some clubs are ‘too big’ to be relegated. Despite recent instances in which it has been proven wrong, such as Newcastle’s brief tumble or Leeds’ sudden decline just years after a Champions …
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January 22, 2013
Misc
Will
It’s an easy assumption to make. Sportsmen have the greatest job in the world, so why would they be unhappy? As logical as that thought might seem, it’s far from the case. Depression and mental illness can affect anybody, however …
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November 8, 2012
Lower League
Nick
Non-league football needs to get over itself. This is the bottom line. Nobody, in any country, should be made to pay a sum into double-figures to spend their Saturday afternoon watching their local semi-professional club. Should you not be able …
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September 17, 2012
International
Will
There’s something strangely satisfying about a long hoof down field or a clearance that rattles around row Z. For this reason, there will always be a place for the long ball in English football, but we are beginning to see a …
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August 23, 2012
Premier League
Will
It possesses all the attributes of a bad break-up; bitterness, jealousy and a new found hatred of someone once loved so dearly. Robin Van Persie’s transfer to Manchester United has left a bitter after-taste in North London, but should supporters …
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August 20, 2012
Premier League
Will
When faced with a problem there are two ways of dealing with things; you can either sit around feeling sorry for yourself or you can come back fighting. Sir Alex Ferguson has chosen the latter. His problem, of course, lies …
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August 13, 2012
Premier League
Will
With the Olympics done and dusted, it’s now time for a completely different gold rush, as the transfer window approaches its peak period. With many clubs now firmly in the grasps of filthy-rich business men, the term ‘money is power’ …
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July 23, 2012
Premier League
Will
All good things must come to an end, or any other cliché that fits the description. The career of Ledley King sparkled with glory and success; captain of his country for over a decade and decorated with a large array …
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July 17, 2012
Premier League
Will
Football is a mysterious game – it poses many unanswerable questions: Why do clubs still pay good money for Titus Bramble? Does Nicklas Bendtner really think he is a quality player? And what on earth has happened to the career …
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July 13, 2012
Premier League
Will
In prehistoric times, when Fergie was just a boy, an ever-changing environment forced the earth’s inhabitants into constant changes. The threat of extinction, avoidance of predators and a harsh environment forced these creatures to change their ways in order to …
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July 3, 2012
Champions League
Will
It’s a well-known fact; Fernando Torres has had an awful season. Weighed down by a hefty £50m price tag, the Spaniard has achieved very little in his time at Stamford Bridge and the critics have been ready to pounce for …
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June 8, 2012
International
Will
A month is a long time in sport, even longer if you are an English football supporter. Just four weeks ago, England had a brand new manager, very little direction and the English football community was screaming out for the …
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