by Dexter on September 19th, 2007
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The Daily Mail is today telling us that ‘The Premiership is the biggest league of nations in the world’. The Daily Mail triumphantly yells that ‘new research reveals that more than half — 316 of 569 — the players in the top flight last season were foreign.’
So, the Premier League has the largest amount […]
by CaughtOffside Team on May 29th, 2007
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Football FanCast’s Michael Adams says what we’ve all been thinking about what we’re forced to watch in lieu of the Premiership.
I heard an interview with Arsene Wenger a while ago where he was asked if he would ever consider managing at international level. This was around a time when the English FA were stumbling from […]
by Administrator on February 19th, 2007
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Sepp Blatter news is great for two reasons, one of which is the opportunity to use our favourite photo of all time.
The other is that, in a move destined to improve his popularity no end, Sepp Blatter revealed how much money he earns for suggesting female football players wear tighter shorts and that we […]
by Administrator on February 2nd, 2007
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Former Juventus boss and World Cup winning hero Marcelo Lippi has left no stone unturned as he explain to The Sun (riiiight) that he is ready to pop his Premiership cherry,
I’m aware that I’m on the wanted list at a number of big clubs, but specifically at Chelsea, and I regard that as only natural,” […]
by Administrator on July 13th, 2006
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If there’s one thing the French are known for, it’s not taking themselves too seriously.
Wait…that’s not right at all.
Anyway, a select group have at least chosen to ease the pain of their World Cup final loss by embracing the innate hilarity of Zinedine ‘Psycho’ Zidane’s behaviour.
by Administrator on July 11th, 2006
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Boggs kinda enjoyed Germany 06, but not as much as he feels he should have. Blaaaaaaatter!!!
The World Cup was great, as it always is in comparison to the usually football-less summer, but it did include it’s fair share of let downs. Just the notion of an Italy vs. France final meant that quite a few […]
by Administrator on July 10th, 2006
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The video will be played a thousand times before the end of the summer, but is well worth a look again and again and again. One of the greatest players in history delivering one of the greatest headbutts in history. Pre-meditated, couple of steps run up, square in the chest. Brilliant.
Can’t imagine what Materazzi […]
by Administrator on July 9th, 2006
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Tenner delivers a Zidanebutt to a nearby child as he considers what could have been.
So, it turns out that Fabio Capello may well have agreed to coach England had the FA’s timing been better.
“The FA asked Juventus if it was possible to have an interview with me,” Capello told the News of the World.
“At the […]
by Administrator on July 9th, 2006
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Round of 16: Wins the penalty to defeat Australia.
Semi final: Scores the winning goal in the final moments of extra time to knock out Germany.
Final: Scores the winning penalty in the shootout.
Cannavaro probably deservers to be player of the tournament after some incredible defensive displays, but Grosso will be getting free pasta for life.
And punani.
by Administrator on July 9th, 2006
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Thanks, we guess, to reader Jolly for sending this to us. Would have been nice if there was some sort of explanation as to what the f**k is going on.
Something to do with France, Brazil and insane looking rabbits…