Beckenbauer sees positives in Robben punch

Date: 31st January 2011 at 4:38 pm | Written by
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Arjen Robben has blamed Thomas Mueller for the Bayern Munich pair’s on-field stoush, but Franz Beckenbauer believes the clash is a good sign. Netherlands midfielder Robben threw a punch at Mueller after the final whistle of Bayern’s 3-1 …

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Simply wasting his career at Manchester United?

Date: 31st January 2011 at 4:34 pm | Written by
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When Michael Owen popped up to equalise for Manchester United at the weekend it made me question whether his decision to join the Red Devils was the right one for his career. …

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Stuff of dreams for debutant Pazzini

Date: 31st January 2011 at 3:24 pm | Written by
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Even Giampaolo Pazzini’s wildest dreams did not include a two-goal debut in Inter Milan’s comeback win over Palermo on Sunday. It was little wonder the Italy striker – who only signed for the Milan club on Friday from …

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Whatever happened to Dimitri Kharine?

Date: 31st January 2011 at 3:21 pm | Written by
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Dimitri Kharine, Chelsea goalkeeperAs we mark this week’s investigation into the influx of foreign players into English football, the first of our ‘Whatever happened to’ series begins with the first Russian to make …

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Liverpool reportedly agree £35m fee for Andy Carroll – deal or no deal?

Date: 31st January 2011 at 3:18 pm | Written by
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Rumours are circulating that Liverpool and Newcastle have agreed a fee of £35m for Andy Carroll, and a large amount of money has been placed on the striker moving to …

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How Far For Manchester United?

Date: 31st January 2011 at 3:00 pm | Written by
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After coming back from 2-0 down to beat Blackpool at Bloomfield Road last week, Manchester United ensured that they kept their unbeaten Premier League run going. With 15 games left …

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Pulis: King Kenny perfect for Reds

Date: 31st January 2011 at 2:12 pm | Written by
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Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes speculation-hounded Liverpool could not be in better hands. Pulis’ side travel to Anfield on Wednesday, but all eyes in the build up to the game have been on the possible exit of Liverpool’s …

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Bruce wary of Chelsea threat

Date: 31st January 2011 at 1:53 pm | Written by
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Steve Bruce has warned his players that English Premier League champions Chelsea come to Sunderland on Tuesday in ‘Big Four’ mood. The Sunderland manager said: “It’s very unusual to see Chelsea 10 points off the table of …

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Harry’s scatter-gun transfer policy reveals itself…

Date: 31st January 2011 at 1:52 pm | Written by
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Tottenham boss Harry RedknappJamie O’Hara’s loan spell with Wolves was confirmed yesterday while Redknapp continues to bemoan his current lack of options in the middle of the park.  With Huddlestone …

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Carlo looking to hijack Liverpool move?

Date: 31st January 2011 at 1:50 pm | Written by
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Chelsea are looking to hijack Liverpool and PSG’s move for Dimitri Payet, according to reports in France. Liverpool has been heavily linked with the French winger in the …

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