Josep Guardiola

How we lost trust in newspapers

Date: 22nd February 2011 at 3:49 pm | Written by
Last September, the results of a survey on public trust made grim reading for the newspapers, particularly the tabloids. The excellent tabloidwatch website reported on what it had found: YouGov asked 1,854 …

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Have City unearthed the new Messi?

Date: 13th October 2010 at 4:03 pm | Written by
Manchester City’s relentless pursuit of star names did not abate in the last transfer window. Roberto Mancini’s first summer transfer splurge totalled an estimated outlay of £120 million. Their transfer dealings may …

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Pep cut from same Arsene Wenger cloth

Date: 25th November 2009 at 3:00 pm | Written by
Could Guardiola be the man to bring the Champions League trophy to Arsenal? Josep Guardiola grabbed the headlines last season when he did the treble with Barcelona winning the Spanish League, Spanish cup and …

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Hleb, Gudjohnsen, Pennant…when the dream move goes wrong

Date: 18th November 2009 at 3:08 pm | Written by
Barca Training SessionGudjohnsen and Hleb battle for the ball whilst training for the mighty Barcelona It is a regular occurrence in football – a player excelling for a club moves to a bigger team …

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Barcelona Hall of Fame: Pep Guardiola

Date: 17th November 2009 at 2:33 pm | Written by
GuardiolaJosep Guardiola Sala, born in the Santpedor district of Barcelona on the 18th of January 1971 is renowned as one of the best defensive midfielders ever to play football after a glorious …

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The elixir of success…the Fergie phenomenon

Date: 23rd June 2009 at 1:59 pm | Written by
Football FanCast columnist Danny McLelland looks at the managerial phenomenon that is Sir Alex Ferguson. Aside from his sheer gravitas as force majeure, what is it that sets Sir Alex Ferguson apart from his rivals…what is the formulae for continued success?  …

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Why are Chelsea chasing boss’ whose record are simply not that good?

Date: 19th May 2009 at 1:08 pm | Written by
Football FanCast guest columnist Andrew Brook wonders why Chelsea are chasing managers with records that are simply not that good. IT SEEMS everyone now believes what Guus Hiddink has been telling them ever since he came to Chelsea – he won't be at the …

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Success surprises Barcelona boss

Date: 7th May 2009 at 10:27 am | Written by
Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola has expressed his surprise at how well his first season in charge at the Camp Nou has gone. The Catalan giants remain on course for an amazing treble after beating Chelsea in a dramatic Champions League semi-final …

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Are they really the biggest threat to Manchester United’s crown?

Date: 31st March 2009 at 1:20 pm | Written by
Football FanCast columnist Rob Facey wonders whether Barca, and not a Premier League side, possess the greatest threat to United's European bid. Sir Alex Ferguson has named Barcelona as Manchester United's biggest threat as they look to retain the Champions League …

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