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The BEST England XI: Arsenal, Liverpool, Spurs, Manchester United, Newcastle, Man City, West Ham and Chelsea fans VOTE NOW!

by Mr Comfort on November 20th, 2008 | 128 words | 17 comments

Capello’s injury-ravaged side managed a narrow win in Berlin, but who would you have selected if you were the national team boss?

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Liverpool are not to blame for Club v Country row: The FA and the media are!

by Mr Comfort on November 17th, 2008 | 761 words | 9 comments

Steven Gerrard has found himself at the centre of attention, which really could have been avoided if tabloid journalists and FA pen-pushers finally saw sense!

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After spells at Manchester United and Real Madrid, David Beckham returns to European football – has he made the right choice?

by Thomas Rooney on November 3rd, 2008 | 526 words | 1 comment

Italian giants AC Milan have confirmed that England midfielder David Beckham will join them on loan on 7th January. The 33-year-old has reached an agreement with the club, after having talks surrounding the nature of the move from American club LA Galaxy.

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England are bigger than Chelsea and Manchester United claims defender: It’s not Jamie Carragher!

by stresster on October 23rd, 2008 | 338 words | 3 comments

Country before club is not something that many footballers seemingly think these days. With the likes of Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher prematurely retiring from international football so that they can focus on playing for their clubs, it doesn’t appear that footballers would die for the chance to represent their country, which was the case […]

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Ex-Manchester United star makes SENSATIONAL return to European football

by jakepjohnson on October 22nd, 2008 | 179 words | 7 comments

Ex-England captain and LA Galaxy crowd-puller David Beckham has made a shocking return to European football, as the MLS winds down until the spring. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid winger will join European giants AC Milan on loan until January, in an effort to keep fit and in the mind of England manager […]

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Middlesbrough boss blames Capello for tiring out Wheater…

by Dexter on October 17th, 2008 | 371 words | 2 comments

The Guardian today brings us news that Middlesbrough gaffer Gary Southgate reckons Fabio Capello’s decision to bring David Wheater along with the England squad as back-up has knackered him out…

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Emile Heskey - Wigan + Liverpool = Good?

by Dexter on October 17th, 2008 | 209 words | 19 comments

The S*n, everyone’s favourite chip paper, has outdone itself. Not content with the “World Exclusive” stunna story that Posh gangster wannabe Guy Richie and Detroit’s Brit-wannabe Madonna have split, they are bringing us another, even more seismic, tale….

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Is Manchester United striker the best in the world? He’s up there, according to Liverpool player

by stresster on October 16th, 2008 | 250 words | Comments Off

Kazakhstan and Belarus are not particularly great international teams, although the latter had some nice passing movements on Wednesday night, one of which resulted in a goal. England have passed their latest tests with flying colours, with some truly world-class performances from some members of Fabio Capello’s team. One player in particular appears to have […]

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Is bitter Portsmouth manager right to “worry about England’s future”?

by stresster on October 16th, 2008 | 371 words | 1 comment

Harry Redknapp is a grumpy old soul today, despite the fact that England Under-21’s have qualified for the Euro 2009 finals, and the senior team are well on their way to landing a spot in the 2010 competition. Could it be that the Portsmouth manager is having to gorge on some sour grapes after slating […]

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Arsenal player hits back against racist accusations: Are the Spanish being unfairly tainted?

by stresster on October 15th, 2008 | 326 words | 3 comments

As we’ve witnessed on several occasions, when you get a bunch of football fans together, it often gives the minority an opportunity to shout something offensive, safe in the knowledge that they can get away with it. Indeed, a debate has been rumbling on about how to punish the Spurs fans who allegedly made homophobic […]

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