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Sky Captain & The World Of Tomorrow – 5 Things From England vs Holland

Date: 1st March 2012 at 8:39 am | Written by
If cab drivers, tabloid newspapers, radio phone ins and Carlsberg adverts have taught me anything, it’s that the one thing an England captain needs to be, is passionate. In fact, if any …

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England suffer Dutch defeat

Date: 1st March 2012 at 8:00 am | Written by
England looked to have salvaged a draw against Netherlands after coming back from two goals down, but a late strike saw the visitors win 3-2 at Wembley. After a scoreless first half, Arjen …

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Is this The ‘Worst England XI’ In Recent Times?

Date: 29th February 2012 at 4:49 pm | Written by
  Click on Michael Ricketts to unveil the worst England XI of recent times Agree or disagree? Find me on Twitter @theunusedsub GA_googleFillSlot("FootballFancast_InBlog_MPU");

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Robin van Persie picks up injury knock

Date: 29th February 2012 at 7:26 am | Written by
Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has picked up a small groin injury whilst training with Netherlands ahead of their international friendly with England on Wednesday. The Gunners’ marksman sat out his nation’s final …

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Engineering himself a move from White Hart Lane?

Date: 6th October 2011 at 7:08 pm | Written by
Rafael Van der Vaart has never been the shy, retiring type, but his constant stinging attacks and public criticism of Harry Redknapp’s decisions have started to cross the line. He is beginning …

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Time to Separate the ‘Best from the Rest’

Date: 20th June 2011 at 1:11 pm | Written by
“Some people think football is a matter of life or death… I can assure them, it is much more serious than that.” For many, Bill Shankly’s sentiments have permeated almost every facet of their lives, …

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Toure’s ban highlights confusing drugs-related punishment procedure

Date: 11th June 2011 at 10:36 am | Written by
Jamie Butler, the Manchester City doctor alleged to have authorised Kolo Toure taking diet pills, has been cleared of all blame related to the Ivory Coast defender’s failed drugs test last March. …

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A positive step towards grassroots reform?

Date: 6th June 2011 at 5:32 pm | Written by
In his role as Head of Elite Development at the FA, Gareth Southgate is set to propose a reform of grassroots football which would delay the age that youngsters play in 11-a-side …

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Arsenal’s man for no seasons to finally prove his worth in 2012

Date: 30th May 2011 at 4:43 pm | Written by
Earlier this month, Arsenal forward Robin van Persie admitted that he was at a loss to explain his club’s spectacular demise; from quadruple chasing in February to narrow qualification for next year’s …

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Don’t be fooled by Kuyt’s eager feet

Date: 10th May 2011 at 3:05 pm | Written by
Last March, a Dirk Kuyt hat-trick in Liverpool’s memorable and emphatic 3-1 defeat of Manchester United ensured the Reds remained in the chase for Champions’ League qualification and that the Premier League …

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