by stresster on October 29th, 2008
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Winning the title isn’t just about winning at Stamford Bridge, as Jamie Carragher and Steven Gerrard have been reiterating since Liverpool won 1-0 on Sunday. Indeed, you only get as many points for ending the Blues’ 86-match unbeaten run as you do for beating Stoke at home, which incidentally was something that the Reds failed […]
by stresster on October 11th, 2008
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While many people are describing Fabio Capello’s decision to leave Michael Owen out his 23-man England squad as controversial, others less prone to knee-jerk reactions can see the reasons behind this decision. After all, Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Geoff Hurst had excellent scoring records for the national team, although nobody would think about picking […]
by stresster on October 8th, 2008
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Fratton Park has become a rehabilitation home of sorts, where out-of-favour footballers arrive and swiftly restore their self-confidence under the watchful eye of Harry Redknapp. Indeed, Portsmouth have built a very handsome squad as a result of talented players making the switch from so-called bigger clubs to a place which is slowly starting to imprint […]
by stresster on October 3rd, 2008
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The Stoke City team will have been delighted to have seen Portsmouth’s match against Guimaraes go to extra-time on Thursday, with the Potters travelling to Fratton Park on Sunday for their Premier League clash. Pompey lost to the Portuguese team 2-0 after normal time, but a brace from Peter Crouch ensured it was Harry Redknapp’s […]
by stresster on July 29th, 2008
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Now that Robbie Keane has got his mock-disappointed statement out of the way, addressing Tottenham fans with his head held low, it’s party time for the Irishman as he breezes around Anfield, pinching himself to make sure this is all really happening.
by stresster on July 11th, 2008
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It’s taken a while, but Pompey have finally got their man after signing Peter Crouch from Liverpool for £11million. Well, the deal is worth that amount, although Harry Redknapp has probably been wily enough to suggest they only pay the full shebang if the striker scores 50 goals for his new club and entertains the […]
by stresster on July 10th, 2008
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After three seasons at Anfield, Peter Crouch’s Liverpool career has come to an end, although Rafael Benitez didn’t want it to be this way.
by Dexter on July 8th, 2008
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Lankster Peter Crouch completed his move to Portsmouth last night, thus giving Rafa B a little more money to play with in the transfer market. But will Rafa be stroking his chin and wondering if he’s made a mistake?
by stresster on July 2nd, 2008
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It’s been a shock to the system for Tottenham fans. One minute, they were contemplating the possibility of Dimitar Berbatov sticking around and
by stresster on July 1st, 2008
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It’s generally thought that Rafael Benitez wants to challenge for the Premier League title next season