Said and Done

When all is said and done, what do we think about the world of football? At the end of the day footballers love to blow their own trumpet and stroke their egos, but some would be better off keeping their mouths well and truly shut. Who’s digging a hole for themselves and which footballers are living in a dream world?

Last August a defiant Harry Redknapp told the Telegraph that he believed Tottenham could not only finish above arch-rivals Arsenal in the Premiership for the first time since 1995, but that his Spurs side were capable of mounting a serious title challenge. “We were behind Arsenal by miles for years …

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The talking points of the week I have found most interesting are the two Champions League matches involving English clubs, the announcement of Rooney’s ban and the unvieling of the Michael Jackson statue at Craven Cottage.

On Thursday it was announced that the FA would uphold the two match ban put …

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The International fixture break has seen the focus switch from the Premier League to Euro 2012 Qualifiers and friendly games. One noticeable quote to come out of Brazil’s 2-0 victory over Scotland at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday was the quote from Brazil coach, Mano Menezes, on striker Neymar moving …

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Said

Following Manchester United’s defeat at Stamford Bridge last week in the Premier League match, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had a different stance on referees from the Wigan game. Ferguson was livid over the penalty decision and the red card for Nemanja Vidic whilst David Luiz was able to escape …

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In this edition of Said & Done we look at the big talking points of the last week. With Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney causing a stir with his elbow, Chelsea’s Ashley Cole shooting a work experience kid and Birmingham City defeating Arsenal in the League Cup final.

After Wayne Rooney’s elbow …

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In this edition of ‘said and done’ we take a look back at the week that included the British transfer fee being shattered, the most goals scored in a Premier League weekend since 1993, and another Twitter scandal.

You know how Fernando Torres spoke about his love for Liverpool in order …

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“The transfer window is going nuts as it comes to a close”. Rio Ferdinand wasn’t wrong when he posted this on his Twitter account earlier on Monday morning. Liverpool could have been accused of panic buying after losing their top marksman, whilst Carlo Ancelotti attempted to get Chelsea’s season back …

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The World Cup is and always has been a summer event. That’s just when it is, sure as night follows day the World Cup is best enjoyed on a big screen in the sun with a cold beer. It’s the best time to have time off to watch the games …

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Following two outrageous Premier League managerial sackings, this week’s said and done looks at the dreaded vote of confidence. Unable to pick out which owner was more reprehensible, both Mike Ashley and Anuradha Desai, chair of Venkateshwara Hatcheries (or Venky’s for short) the group that own Blackburn, come under the …

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Since God was a boy Arsene Wenger has looked down at the Carling Cup, believing it to be a competition that is below his team and just a chance for the youngsters to have a run around. Using it to take a swipe at North London rivals Tottenham after they …

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