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No City move for Martinez
No City move for Martinez
SWP: I’m not being greedy
SWP: I’m not being greedy
Everton suffer Donovan setback
Everton suffer Donovan setback
Ramsey makes return pledge
Ramsey makes return pledge
Grant thinking in the short-term
Grant thinking in the short-term
Reds duo set for new deals
Reds duo set for new deals
Wembley visit attracts Hodgson
Wembley visit attracts Hodgson
Toffees keen to keep Donovan
Toffees keen to keep Donovan
O’Neill slams Wembley surface
O’Neill slams Wembley surface
Injury blow for Defoe
Injury blow for Defoe

Latest Football Blogs

Madrid date would serve justice for United’s rock

For many a season the very mention of Darren Fletcher made Man United fans curse, but the Scottish captain is proving to be one of the best centre midfielders in world football.

At the age of 26 he has finally made his mark at Old Trafford and is one of the …

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The Tottenham ‘Wonderkids’ that never were

As a child, I can still distinctly remember being told by my dad about a young Northern Ireland midfielder named Paul McVeigh. Apparently, the young prodigy was mustard, and reminiscent of his countryman the late great George Best (sans the whisky). He could beat people for fun, me’old Dad told …

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Is Cole set to leave Nani feeling blue?

Date: 13th March 2010 at 10:57 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs, Manchester United | Author: mark turner | Tags: ,

According to the Daily Star, Joe Cole is ‘almost certain’ to sign for Manchester United this summer, with Chelsea allegedly ready to risk losing the player on a free this summer. Carlo Ancelotti is not sold on the player, and the club is prepared to offer Cole just £37k a …

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What has Rafa done ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’ this week?

Date: 13th March 2010 at 10:56 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs, Liverpool, Websites of the Week | Author: David Tully | Tags: ,

Right

- Rafa’s reaction after the Wigan game on Monday showed that there is still some fire in his belly despite all the things that have gone on this season. He didn’t make excuses for his players and said exactly what he thought of the performance:

“We didn’t show attitude and we …

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How to solve a problem like Birmingham’s Liam Ridgewell

Coming into this season, one of Birmingham’s biggest problems was the left-back position, little did they know that somebody already at the club could fill the void.

Liam Ridgewell, most notably known for being a strong willed centre-back has played a majority of this record breaking season at left-back. He was …

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West Brom, Nottingham Forest…who’s up for the PL party?

As the final weeks of football are upon us, Nottingham Forest and West Brom look like they are going to battle to the end for the coveted 2nd promotion spot. Newcastle has all but tied up one automatic place already, so who has the staying power to gain the other?

West …

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Fitting gesture could come back to haunt Beckham

Date: 13th March 2010 at 12:03 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs, Manchester United | Author: James McManus (online) | Tags:

David Beckham signed off in style on Wednesday night in what was probably his last appearance at Old Trafford. In a fitting tribute by picking up that scarf he reinforced the bond between himself and the fans that adored him so much all those years ago, but with the Red …

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O’Hara the latest that may succumb to the granny rule

Date: 13th March 2010 at 11:45 am | Filed under: Football Blogs, Tottenham | Author: Oscar Pye-Jeary | Tags: , , , ,

How to win friends and influence people. Always a good knack to have that. David Beckham seems to be pretty good at it, especially now he’s showcased his astounding ability to wear a scarf. Jamie O Hara, not so much it seems. It’s always good at International level to be …

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‘Summer’s Most Wanted’ – Hulk

Date: 13th March 2010 at 11:32 am | Filed under: Arsenal, Football Blogs, Manchester United, Porto, Portuguese Liga | Author: Tom Jinks | Tags: ,

A few weeks ago I wrote about Porto’s striking sensation Radamel Falcao and how he was being chased by most of Europe’s top clubs. Now I’m going to focus on Falcao’s striking partner, the Brazilian international Givanildo Vieira de Souza, or as he is better known, Hulk.

The 23 year old …

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Arsenal Are ‘Defying Numbers’ With Just 9 Games To Go!

Date: 13th March 2010 at 11:11 am | Filed under: Arsenal, Football Blogs, Websites of the Week | Author: 11Gunners | Tags: , , , ,
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Football is awash with statistics. Goals for and goals against, average points per game and territorial advantages. I will start with 2.10. That is Arsenal’s average points per game this season. After 29 games, Arsenal has 19 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses. Our record against Manchester United and …

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Latest Football FanCasts

Out But Not Down? Reading Football FanCast 055

Date: 10th March 2010 at 11:03 am | Filed under: Championship, Football Podcasts, Reading, Reading FanCast | Author: Westie | Tags:

This week in the Reading Football Fancast. West spends most of the show tongue tied, as we look back at our FA Cup exploits with Pride. As Reading go out in of blaze of glory. We also ask is it ok to boo England players when they visit your ground?

In …

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From Stamford Bridge to Wembley! The Chelsea Football FanCast #108

Date: 10th March 2010 at 11:02 am | Filed under: Chelsea, Chelsea FanCast, Football Podcasts, Premiership | Author: Chidge | Tags: , , , ,

On this week’s show, sticking it up Stoke to get a Wembley semi! Plus Jez Walters from CFC Net talks about the CFC Net website and takes the “60 Second Fan” challenge, as well as our match awards, “Goal of the Month”, “Dear Mart”, a classic song or two and …

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Highs & Lows – Everton Football FanCast 045

Date: 10th March 2010 at 11:01 am | Filed under: Everton, Everton FanCast, Football Podcasts, Premiership | Author: Mike_Peters

In February’s Everton Football FanCast Mike Peters reviews the six huge matches against Liverpool, Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon, Manchester Utd & Tottenham and reflects on a month of the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

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Bore draw – Tottenham Football FanCast #102

Date: 10th March 2010 at 11:01 am | Filed under: Football Podcasts, Premiership, Tottenham, Tottenham FanCast | Author: Andy Commons | Tags:

Another replay In this weeks football podcast Andy gives some advice for new parents and we discuss recent comments about Kevins’s haircut. We also talk about football occasionally and discuss Tottenham Hotspur’s race for fourth spot and our cup aspirations.

There is another competition this week for some of our …

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Midfield dilemma – Tottenham Football FanCast #101

Date: 8th March 2010 at 9:48 am | Filed under: Football Podcasts, Premiership, Tottenham, Tottenham FanCast | Author: Andy Commons | Tags:

In this weeks show we are taking the mickey out of Kevin’s haircut, we also discuss three wins since the last show and being back in 4th position.

We take a look at the midfield crisis – and there’s the usual mix of banter and current footballing issues.

Also Find out who …

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Giancarlo Rinaldi Interview – Italian ‘Serie A’ Football FanCast 069

Date: 5th March 2010 at 12:20 pm | Filed under: Football Podcasts, Serie A, Serie A FanCast | Author: David Schiavone | Tags:

The Italian Football FanCast is the podcast for fans of Calcio.

In this week’s edition of the Italian Football FanCast, we have a change to the regular scheduled action. Join Dov and Dave as they have a chat with Football Italia’s Giancarlo Rinaldi.

Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes.

Join the …

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Foxpodder – Leicester City’s February Review

Date: 5th March 2010 at 12:19 pm | Filed under: Championship, Football Podcasts, Leicester, Leicester FanCast | Author: Foxpodder | Tags:

The Foxes round off February with an emphatic 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. Rob Henton discusses the month with Mike McCarthy – who “tweets” about Leicester City as foxblogger on Twitter.

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Five Star Royals? Reading Fancast 054

Date: 5th March 2010 at 12:17 pm | Filed under: Championship, Football Podcasts, Reading, Reading FanCast | Author: Westie | Tags: , ,

This week on ‘Reading Football Fancast’. West and Williams look back at the Fa Cup victory over W.B.A and discuss the after game melee. With West giving his views on stewarding at grounds. In the league, Reading’s good run continues as we put Five past Sheffield Wednesday .

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The Referee’s a ******! The Chelsea Football FanCast #107

Date: 5th March 2010 at 12:16 pm | Filed under: Chelsea, Chelsea FanCast, Football Podcasts | Author: Chidge | Tags: , , , , ,

The Referee’s a ******! The Chelsea Football FanCast #107

The boys feel somewhat cheated after the Nightmare at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea’s poor schoolboy performance and a mugging by Man City’s Tevez and Bellamy (Baaaaahhh)!

Much moaning on the FanCast this week as the CFFC crew dissects a bad day at HQ. …

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Super Pav – Tottenham Football FanCast #100

Date: 24th February 2010 at 12:42 pm | Filed under: Football Podcasts, Premiership, Tottenham, Tottenham FanCast | Author: Andy Commons | Tags: ,

Welcome to show 100. Join Andy and the team as they discuss the 1st positive result in the league for a while, which takes us back to fourth spot. There are two great competitions running this week with some great prizes to give away.

“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICROMANPAVYLUCHENKO” try saying that after a few …

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Featured Websites of the Week

What has Rafa done ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’ this week?

Right - Rafa’s reaction after the Wigan game on Monday showed that there is still some fire in his belly despite all the things that have gone on this season. He didn’t make excuses for his players and said exactly what he …

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Arsenal Are ‘Defying Numbers’ With Just 9 Games To Go!

Arsenal FC Arsenal FCFootball is awash with statistics. Goals for and goals against, average points per game and territorial advantages. I will start with 2.10. That is Arsenal’s average points per game this season. After 29 games, Arsenal has 19 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses. …

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This Week's Caption Competition

Caption Competition: Bendtner pointing the way forward

Date: 12th March 2010 at 5:19 pm | Filed under: Arsenal, Caption Competition, Football Blogs, Premiership | Author: Tom Jones | Tags: , , , , , | image © Action Images
Arsenal enjoyed an evening stroll in the Champions League on Tuesday against Porto at The Emirates largely thanks to Nicklas Bendtner. The Danish striker netted a hat-trick to help fire Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal into the quarter finals as they continue in …

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Wag of the Week

Wag Weekly: Newcastle’s finest dealt a crank call

Date: 2nd March 2010 at 4:01 pm | Filed under: Football Blogs, Newcastle United, Wag of the Week | Author: chris_mackin | Tags: | image © Action Images

Where were you when you heard, then?  The news I mean.  More pertinently, where was Ashley Cole’s phone?  It was that very phone that heard and broke the news first, via a text sent by Cheryl.  Who can say where it was though?  That’s the thing about Ashley Cole’s phone, …

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