December 20, 2012

International

Alex

The tale of this One Cap Wonder is a tale of Scottish parentage, crashed Porsches, foreign adventures, financial ruin and a plunge through the English league system. Ladies and Gentlemen, you have come to hear the story of Lee Hendrie, …

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December 16, 2012

Premier League

Greg

I am what I am!!! Winnerrr!!!! That is what a certain Ashley Cole tweeted to fans criticising him after his Champions League win with Chelsea. Three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and a Champions League (scoring in the penalty …

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December 2, 2012

International

Nick

There are certain places our Becks should avoid. As he has just showed in America, he is a player that, through his ability and influnce, has become accustomed to winning trophies. The Beckham that sells football shirts, suits, underwear and …

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November 25, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

Seth Johnson.  The Captain of the One Cap Wonders XI was one of the most unexpected call-ups of recent times. At the time, he was playing for struggling Derby County and was only 21 years old. The manager at the …

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November 17, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

Following on from our feature on Neil Ruddock, we turn towards another English hard-hitting defender – David ‘Rhino’ Unsworth, whose solitary England cap came against Japan in 1995, making his debut alongside such notable internationals as Stan Collymore and Gary …

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November 5, 2012

International

Adam

England is famous for inventing sports it is not very good at. Take rugby: England are not that bad a side, but they are not as good as the likes of South Africa. Take cricket: England are not that bad …

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November 4, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

Next up in our One Cap Wonders Ultimate XI is a true English bulldog, a man never far from controversy and one of the most infamous players in the Premier League era. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Razor Ruddock. …

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October 26, 2012

Misc

Charlie

It seems like only a few years ago, 4-4-2 was the most common formation for teams to start a game with, and why not? It gave teams a balance with two of each role, two centre backs, two full backs, …

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October 23, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

So last week, Fresh Air Football had a look at Chris Kirkland whilst going through the One Cap Wonder XI - since then he has been back in the news after a fan decided to punch him on Friday night. Clearly …

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October 19, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

There was a time when this One Capped Wonder was once the most expensive British goalkeeper, aged 20, following his £6 million move from Coventry to Liverpool. Yes, even back in 2001, Liverpool still had no idea how to spend …

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October 18, 2012

One Cap Wonders

Alex

The English national team has seen some truly remarkable players wear the shirt of the Three Lions; Sir Stanley Matthews, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Bobby Moore, Gary Lineker, Paul Gascoigne and David Beckham roll off the tongue and evoke memories …

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October 14, 2012

International

Alex

So after England’s routine win over tiny San Marino on Friday night, there have been many pundits and fans who have come out saying that a team as small, and as poor, as San Marino should not be allowed in …

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