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Crossroads for Portsmouth as opportunity arises from Redknapp departure

November 5th, 2008 · Comments

 
When Harry Redknapp walked out on Portsmouth for the second time at the end of October, the general consensus was that the immediate future looked bleak at Fratton Park.
Redknapp, with the help of Milan Mandaric and whichever Gaydamak is actually pulling the strings, dragged Portsmouth kicking and screaming into Premier League regular status. Having saved […]

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Tags: Glen Johnson · Harry Redknapp · Jermain Defoe · Lassana Diarra · Peter Crouch · Portsmouth · Tony Adams

Top 10 Surprising Premier League Statistics

October 30th, 2008 · Comments

Which Premier League club has the highest percentage of foreigners? Who has the youngest squad? And who has the oldest squad? Read the following top 10 statistics to find the answers to those questions and many more.

Oldest squad: Hull City, average age 27.48 years
Player to have spent the most number of seasons at a Premier […]

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Tags: Arsenal · Aston Villa · Danny Shittu · France · Hull City · Liverpool · Michael Pollitt · Peter Crouch · Ryan Giggs

Rafa, Stevie G, Carra, Mikey Owen and Crouchosaurus Impersonations

October 14th, 2008 · Comments

This may be Darren Farley’s only 15 minutes of fame. The football fan has created a hysterical collection of impersonations of several characters familiar with Liverpool FC. Rafa Benitez, Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen and Peter Crouch.
If you haven’t seen the video yet, be sure to watch it and enjoy.

 
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Tags: Jamie Carragher · Liverpool · Michael Owen · Peter Crouch · Rafa Benitez · Steven Gerrard

Man United Wins Community Shield 3-1 On Penalties: Your Thoughts

August 10th, 2008 · Comments

So, Manchester United has picked up another piece of silverware after beating Portsmouth 3-1 on penalties in the annual curtain raiser to the new season.
The game, which ended 0-0 in regular time, was a bit of a sleeper at times with Man United controlling large portions of the match but unable to score. A main […]

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Tags: Arnold Mvuemba · Carlos Tevez · Community Shield · Cristiano Ronaldo · David James · Glen Johnson · Jermain Defoe · Lassana Diarra · Manchester United · Owen Hargreaves · Peter Crouch · Portsmouth · Wayne Rooney · wembley

A Flying Winger Is Still A Necessity For Liverpool

July 23rd, 2008 · Comments

Aston Villa’s steady midfielder Gareth Barry and Tottenham’s crafty forward Robbie Keane look to set be Liverpool’s two most significant transfers this summer, if the club can secure the signatures of the pair, but in my opinion it is a another flying winger that would benefit the team most.With youngster Ryan Babel already making an […]

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Tags: Aston Villa · Dirk Kuyt · Fernando Torres · Gareth Barry · Javier Mascherano · Jermaine Pennant · Peter Crouch · Rafa Benitez · Robbie Keane · Ryan Babel · Steven Gerrard · Xabi Alonso

Why Capello Has Reason to be Positive for England Furture

June 2nd, 2008 · Comments

England’s performances against USA and Trinidad and Tobago can hardly be described as spectacular, but Fabio Capello has learnt some extremely valuable lessons for when the real business begins in September.

Of course, supporters will expect a much more vibrant and cohesive display of football against Andorra and Croatia in the opening two World Cup qualifiers, […]

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Tags: David Beckahm · David Bentley · David James · Dean Ashton · England national team · Fabio Capello · Frank Lampard · Gareth Barry · Jermain Defoe · Joe Cole · Michael Owen · Owen Hargreaves · Paul Robinson · Peter Crouch · Steven Gerrard · Stewart Downing · Wayne Rooney · World Cup

Premier League Odds and Sods 4 Feb 2008

February 4th, 2008 · Comments

After this weekend a Google search for “Sven” and “Up the Arse” won’t lead you astray as Arsenal defeated Manchester City 3-1 away from home to move to the top of the table. Adebayor dropped a deuce, scoring in his eighth straight match. Eduardo also controlled a ball magnificently with his chest to […]

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Tags: Arsenal · Aston Villa · Chelsea · Fulham · Gareth Southgate · Jermaine Defoe · Jimmy Bullard · Kevin Keegan · Liverpool · Manchester City · Manchester United · Michael Carrick · Middlesbrough · Newcastle · Owen Hargreaves · Peter Crouch · Portsmouth · Sunderland · Tottenham

Premier League 2007 Awards (Traditional)

December 31st, 2007 · Comments

Best Player: Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United
It’s difficult to argue with this one.  Even if he does score a number of goals on penalties, he still produces a striker’s tally from midfield and, unlike Frank Lampard, he manages to look skillful while doing it.  The scariest thing is that he is only going to get better.
Worst […]

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Tags: Alan Curbishley · Birmingham · Chelsea · Cristiano Ronaldo · Darren Bent · Elano · John Terry · Kevin Kilbane · Liverpool · Manchester City · Manchester United · Peter Crouch · Seb Larsson · Sven-Goran Eriksson · Tottenham Hotspur · West Ham · Wigan Athletic