AUTHOR PROFILE: Matthew Balmforth

I'm a Leeds born Newcastle United fan currently living in London. All over the shop, I know. Apart from all things Toon, I specialise in European football.

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Blogs by Matthew Balmforth

Top 10 foreigners to grace St James Park

Date: 15th October 2010 at 4:43 pm | Filed under: Newcastle United,Top 10s | Author: | Tags: , , ,
There have been some real famous names that have donned the black and white shirt at Newcastle United over the years. The Magpies have been blessed with some of the finest English talent the game has ever seen with Jackie Milburn, Malcolm McDonald, Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer to name but…

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‘Shuda, Wuda, Cuda’ – Top FIVE transfers deals that got away

Every football club has ‘the one that got away.’ A player to which we all believe our aspirations and dreams for our football club could have been achieved. If only he had signed on the dotted line. Which Championship club failed to secure Maradona's services; who are the two Premier league clubs who missed out on Zidane and which London club…

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‘Whatever Happened’ to the Leeds United title winners of 1992?

Leeds United's last title win was in 1992, the final season of the old Division One before the initiation of the Premier League. But where are those players now? John Lukic: The former Leeds shot stopper who enjoyed two stints at Leeds United and Arsenal played an integral role in the…

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Ignore the hype: The Premier League is fighting fit

Despite claims that the Premier League is in dire straits with its finances and wages are spiralling out of control.  An in depth look into Deloitte’s report actually shows the Premier League is running rather well. Firstly the Premier League’s turnover sits at an incredibly £2 billion. If we compare…

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It’s time Portsmouth accepted their fate

Date: 23rd April 2010 at 3:18 pm | Filed under: Europa League,FA Cup,Football Blogs,Portsmouth,Premier League | Author: | Tags: , ,
Portsmouth’s blocked attempt to gain entry into the Europa League by the Premier League and FA has been met by calls from the club to reconsider such action. Given Portsmouth’s complete mismanagement and pretty scandalous operation, maybe they should concentrate on the FA Cup final and graciously accept the…

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Why Man City must not contemplate cashing in?

As Manchester City prepares themselves for a rather chaotic summer, the players are looking over their shoulders. Even manager Roberto Mancini doesn’t know if he is going to be at the club. If the Italian does stay it appears Craig Bellamy’s Manchester City future could be coming to a…

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Has Beckford blown his Premier League move?

As Leeds United enter what is arguably some of the club’s most important ever games. Star striker Jermaine Beckford has been turned on by the Elland Road faithful and resigned to a place on the bench. Is his lacklustre attitude costing him his Premier League move? Jermaine Beckford has had…

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Last chance saloon for Villa’s Champions League hopes

Aston Villa enjoyed a 0-2 victory over relegation strugglers Hull City last night to keep their slim chances of Champions League football just about alive. Yet is time for Villa fans to accept that such an achievement is going to be out of their grasp, for the foreseeable future? With…

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Why England’s key player’s need to wake up NOW

[caption id="attachment_18347" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Get a good look lads."][/caption] As we enter the final straight of a season that has been full of drama and excitement. The tears of elation and sadness are due to be shed all over the country. Chelsea and Manchester United’s title challenge will most likely go…

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Who will gain the most from free spending Man City?

[caption id="attachment_21834" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Leaving Eastlands?"][/caption] Champions League football or not at Eastlands next season will have little impact on Manchester City’s spending plans. Expect numerous expensive gifts to be bestowed upon whichever fortunate ‘manager’ has hold of the reins. Along with this something resembling a car boot sale where what…

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