Rafa proud despite Reds’ exit

Date: 30th April 2010 at 9:40 am | Written by
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Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that he needs to sign five new players this summer after watching Atletico Madrid beat his side in the semi-finals of the Europa League. However, Benitez is aware that …

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Hodgson proud of superb Fulham

Date: 30th April 2010 at 8:40 am | Written by
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Roy Hodgson praised the way his side responded to falling a goal down as they reached the Europa League Final by beating Hamburg 2-1 on aggregate in a thrilling semi-final encounter. After drawing 0-0 in …

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Second accolade for Rooney

Date: 30th April 2010 at 8:20 am | Written by
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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has completed an awards double after being named as the Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association. Earlier in the month, the 24-year-old England international won the players' …

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Will this really act as a detriment to the Glazers?

Date: 29th April 2010 at 7:18 pm | Written by
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Taking the mantra of the much-mocked “green and yellow scarf brigade” a step further, the Independent Manchester United Supporters’ Association (IMUSA) have called upon Old Trafford regulars to cease renewal of their …

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If Spurs want to compete Harry must not contemplate sale

Date: 29th April 2010 at 7:16 pm | Written by
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Tottenham have a huge task on their hands this summer as Manchester United have made Luka Modric their number one transfer target. The little Croatian has been targeted by the red devils who …

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Catenaccio, Mourinho, and Pep’s Tactical Mistake

Date: 29th April 2010 at 4:51 pm | Written by
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The laconic irony of Jose Mourinho outmanoeuvring Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona is another example of football transcending the parameters of sport. There was history on show; Mourinho astutely and ruthlessly employed a Catenaccio …

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This ‘long term investment’ will reap its rewards at Anfield

Date: 29th April 2010 at 4:50 pm | Written by
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It has been almost a year since the restructuring at the Liverpool Academy. With the appointments of Jose Segura as Academy Technical Manager and Rodolfo Borrell as Academy Under-18 Coach, the club …

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Wenger’s summer transfer claims are nonsense

Date: 29th April 2010 at 4:42 pm | Written by
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Arsene Wenger has said that he won’t be drawn into buying players off the back off a good World Cup this summer but is this good advice to follow? After all didn’t Wenger …

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O’Hara becoming a wanted man this summer

Date: 29th April 2010 at 4:38 pm | Written by
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West Ham are looking to strike a deal with Tottenham for the services of out of favour midfielder Jamie O’Hara. Having gone on loan in January for his second spell at Pompey, O’Hara …

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A change of clubs could be just what Micah needs

Date: 29th April 2010 at 3:56 pm | Written by
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Micah Richards can’t seem to get a look in these days. The Manchester City defender had been given high hopes and expectations by pundits and fans alike when he made his first …

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