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Premiership Promotion Preview No.3 Burnley

by Paul Bestall on August 3, 2009 · 3 comments

OK, so if you’re expecting sarcasm and a general belittling of Burnley, then I suggest you look for another article somewhere else on the internet. There will be no mention of pets, the diet of Burnley’s population, nor its voting habits. Just a simple look at the side’s footballing credentials and what next season means [...]

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Farewell Sir Bobby Robson 1933-2009

by Paul Bestall on July 31, 2009 · 30 comments

It’s with a heavy heart that I start this posting, as the sad news that Sir Bobby Robson has finally lost his fight with cancer after a 13 year battle with the disease. Sir Bobby’s last public appearance was at the charity match for his foundation on Sunday, and it was heartbreaking yet wonderful to [...]

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Premiership Final Day Preview

by Paul Bestall on May 21, 2009 · 3 comments

So, how’s your nerves? Sky Sports News have today been running an article about stress relief for fans for Sunday. Tips included having a hot bath, avoiding alcohol and meditating to stay relaxed in the build up to the final round of matches in the Premiership. Which will be no help to any of the [...]

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Tuesday and Wednesday bring a full slate of Premier League action to us as the reverse fixtures of the opening weekend are played. Tonight I’ll preview Tuesday’s action, tomorrow night I’ll preview Wednesday’s action. Remember all times are Eastern.
Portsmouth v Chelsea (2:45 pm live on Fox Soccer Channel). Portsmouth have had plenty of time to [...]

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Benitez and Mowbray’s Words Fail to Show Up on the Pitch

by Johnathan Starling on February 23, 2009 · 0 comments

You would think Rafa Benitez would have already learned his lesson. Instead Rafa is left to choke on more words, and a title dream lost.
Before Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, Rafa reacted to Arsene Wenger’s comments that Manchester United were untouchable. “I can only talk of my team but I don’t think they are [...]

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Umbro has been going through its football archives and have unearthed a treasure trove of classic football shirts from the 1970’s and onwards. Whether you’re a fan of club or international football, there are plenty of shirt designs here that will send you back in time.
Included in the archive are classic shirts from Manchester United, [...]

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Was Paul Robinson Deserving of Red Card?

by Johnathan Starling on January 27, 2009 · 5 comments

When you see West Brom v Manchester United, it’s almost written in stone what the outcome is going to be. However in being the first live match I have seen in over two weeks, I was happy to see any and all live football. When it’s all said and done, most will remember this match [...]

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