Category: Football
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As predicted a few weeks ago, England have slumped out of the World Cup. I am not surprised in the least, and my pessimistic mood is set to continue now that Roy Hodgson has been given another two years as manager. The blame can be placed on the players, on the heat, on the long…
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Honduras’ blend of high physicality and dirty tackling has put them on a collision course with the footballing world. This may not worry Honduras as they seem to enjoy the odd collision, but for the rest of the teams in the tournament it is a dangerous prospect to encounter. Neutrals love to support an underdog,…
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I don’t expect much from England this summer, and here is why. Despite the media hype, despite the undoubted talent, and despite being a man born and raised under the flag of the England football team, I have prepared myself for the worst.
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There are some things in football that I am still shocked by. Some things that occur that I just cannot get my head around and come to terms with. No matter how many years pass I always reflect on them with wonder. Fernando Torres’ decision to leave Liverpool for £50m is one of these, and…
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Trouble & Squeak 