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The ‘Alternative’ football stadium endorsements

Date: 10th February 2012 at 1:00 pm | Written by
Since the iconic St James’ Park was renamed the Sports Direct Arena by Newcastle’s ingenious owner Mike Ashley, the issue has been on the lips of every football fan. While it can earn clubs a lot of money, it appears …

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The Top TEN players for whom the Premier League jump was too high

Date: 6th February 2012 at 4:00 pm | Written by
There are some players who look amazing when playing the 2nd tier of English football but once they’ve made the step up to the big league, they fail to deliver. Whether …

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The Top 20 Premier League ‘misfits’ of all time

Date: 7th October 2011 at 4:29 pm | Written by
West Ham Flop Marco BoogersIn the Premier League era, players from every corner of the globe have travelled to England to play in the greatest league in the world – …

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Are parachute payments creating a divide in the Championship?

Date: 7th September 2011 at 2:52 pm | Written by
The full force of the Premier League was in clear view last year when the Football League was forced into accepting a new financial agreement. The League One and Two clubs had …

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How Much Are Football Journalists Needed Nowadays?

Date: 17th August 2011 at 7:47 pm | Written by
It was a worrying week for the football press-pack last week. All their worst fears came true when attempts to update an eight-year old agreement and agree what rights reporters, photographers …

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Should the FA set up an elite Premier Academy League?

Date: 17th August 2011 at 3:54 pm | Written by
An exciting new era for youth football begins this evening, with the Next Gen series kicking off. It is an international tournament, with 16 of the worlds best clubs showcasing their stars …

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The Predictable Fate of England’s Lost Grounds

Date: 6th August 2011 at 10:53 am | Written by
Goldstone Ground, 1976 At the weekend Brighton & Hove Albion ended a stressful and nomadic 14-year period without a home to call their own since leaving the Goldstone Ground in 1997. They officially opened their stadium …

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Could this year’s race to the Premier League be the toughest yet?

Date: 19th July 2011 at 4:17 pm | Written by
The Championship is already the 5th biggest league in European football and with the new season kicking off in less than three week it looks to be one of the hardest campaigns …

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Transfer round-up: Alvarez set to join Inter, Reds seal Adam deal

Date: 7th July 2011 at 11:10 pm | Written by
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Argentine Ricky Alvarez after the 23-year-old arrived for a medical on Thursday.Alvarez is set to join the Serie A giants from Argentine side Velez Sarfield in a deal rumoured …

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Transfer round-up: Alvarez set to join Inter, Adam completes Reds medical

Date: 7th July 2011 at 6:48 pm | Written by
Inter Milan are on the verge of signing Argentine Ricky Alvarez after the 23-year-old arrived for a medical on Thursday.Alvarez is set to join the Serie A giants from Argentine side Velez Sarfield in a deal rumoured …

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