FFC columnist Emily Brobyn looks back at the career of Paul Gascoigne and wonders if the great Bill Shankly's immortal words, are perfectly apt in describing the recent demise of the former England and Tottenham legend.  

One of the most famous and important quotes in football came from Bill Shankly, who once uttered the words, "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that …

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Following reports this morning that Thaksin Shinawatra feels City have the potential to challenge United, FFC columnist David Mooney is still undecided about the former Thai Prime Minister and despite City's successes this season, feels a shadow may always be cast over the club.

Manchester City owner, Thaksin Shinawatra, has returned to Thailand to face charges of corruption during his time as …

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Welcome to the Premier League preview at FootballFanCast.com. Check in with us every Friday and Saturday to see FFC columnist Sam Hollis take a look at the weekend's top fixtures. The first installment previews the top two as well as the Carling Cup winners. With team news, opinions, and predictions, the fans' preview can only be found at FootballFanCast.com.

Happy Friday to you all! Once again I have …

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Given the problems that have faced Everton and Liverpool with regards to their proposed stadiums, FFC columnist and Everton fan Joe Jennings explores the pros and cons of a potential ground share.

One big City, two great clubs and separated only by a few acres that is Stanley Park. Both clubs need a stadium; proposed plans seem to have their flaws so you could …

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New FFC columnist Paul Ellis looks back at the remarkable 20yrs at Middlesbrough, which has seen this north-east club go from the verge of liquidation in Division 3 to an established Premier League club.

The months of July and August 1986 will long be remembered in Teesside as the best and worst month in the club's elusive history. Suffering with massive debts and put into …

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Wolves PodJockey David Evans is delighted to see legend Steve Bull back in football in his first managerial role and wonders if one day he will come back to Molineux and be the man to lead them out of the Championship.

The Stafford Rangers appointment of Steve Bull in his first managerial post, will no doubt give some Wolves fans hope, that maybe one …

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Welcome to the Premier League preview at FootballFanCast.com. Check in with us every Friday and Saturday to see FFC columnist Sam Hollis take a look at the weekend's top fixtures. The first installment previews the top two, as well as the Carling Cup winners. With team news, opinions, and predictions, the fans' preview can only be found at FootballFanCast.com.

Happy Friday to you all! Once again I have given …

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I have scoured the online newspapers this Friday morning to bring you all the top headlines from the football world today.

Log on to Football FanCast.com every weekday morning around 9.00am and let Billy Batts save you the hassle of surfing the web and bring you all the top headlines in the football world.

Hutton's history holds message of hope for Eduardo
Is Alan …

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FFC columnist Jerome Johnstone responds to Steven Gerrard's comments this morning and asks the question; why a side that is so consistent in Europe continually fails to get close to that elusive Premiership title?

When Steven Gerrard came out this morning and bemoaned yet another season without title success, you can understand his sentiments. Here is one of the finest midfielders in World …

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FFC guest columnist Pierce Johnson cannot understand the constant media speculation that has surrounded Avram Grant, since Sunday's Carling Cup defeat and feels that the Israeli has performed well and deserves a fairer crack of the whip.

Leading up to this parting of ways whispers had been circulating for months regarding the crumbling relationship between Roman Abramovich, the Chelsea owner, and Jose Mourinho, the manager, …

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