Bobby Charlton

Why are so many footballers overhyped?

Date: 5th October 2011 at 6:20 pm | Written by
It all started with a comment by Bobby Charlton. Manchester United‘s new signing Phil Jones apparently reminded him of Duncan Edwards. Before long, endless journalists were calling him a future England captain …

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Barnet Ladies blew the whistle on me

Date: 22nd November 2010 at 12:34 pm | Written by
Premier League referee Mark ClattenburgThe Barnet Ladies Football Club don’t have many claims to fame. But they do hold the honour of featuring in the only game of football ever …

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Fergie reveals Ferdinand pride

Date: 7th February 2010 at 11:45 am | Written by
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed the club's pride after Rio Ferdinand was named as England's new captain. Ferdinand will step up from his vice-captaincy role in a World Cup year after …

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Comolli, Grant, Zajec – why does the Sporting Director role fail in England?

Date: 20th January 2010 at 3:06 pm | Written by
400x400_1209721494_spt_ai_avramgrantpc_07English football’s always had directors, and usually without problems. But those were a different breed of directors; men who’d happily stay behind the scenes or sit quietly in their executive box, not …

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Man United’s Top 10 ‘Significant Moments’ of the decade

Date: 31st December 2009 at 2:47 pm | Written by
A familiar sight for United fansA familiar sight for United fans Man United have gone through quite a tumultuous decade. They have fallen and risen, experiencing both sweet success and bitter defeat on field …

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Top 20 Worst Haircuts in Football

Date: 25th November 2009 at 7:49 am | Written by
Footballers have long had terrible haircuts, whether they are trying to fashionable or just decide to have a giant mop on their head. Over the years plenty of players have become more renowned for their hairstyle rather than their actual …

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All-Time Top Ten England World Cup Stars

Date: 21st November 2009 at 2:10 am | Written by
WCA number of world-class players have graced the England football team and worn the Three Lions with pride over the years. From the members of the 1966 World Cup winning team, …

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Wayne Rooney sets sights on record

Date: 7th October 2009 at 10:58 am | Written by
Striker Wayne Rooney has revealed his ambition to break Sir Bobby Charlton's record as England's leading goalscorer. Rooney, 23, has scored 25 goals in his 55 appearances for the Three Lions to date. The Manchester United striker is more than halfway towards …

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Neville tips Wayne Rooney to break record

Date: 3rd September 2009 at 10:49 am | Written by
Gary Neville has backed team-mate Wayne Rooney to beat Sir Bobby Charlton's scoring record for Manchester United. Rooney, 23, netted his 102nd goal for the Old Trafford club with a successful penalty in last weekend's victory over Arsenal. That still leaves the …

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Great bit of business by United, or a gamble destined to fail?

Date: 6th July 2009 at 12:37 am | Written by
Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders, now that the dust has settled on Michael Owen's remarkable move to Old Trafford, whether United fans see it as a great bit of business or a gamble destined to fail. Michael Owen sealed one …

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