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The Season The 90′s Ended?

So that was that: the 2012/2013 season. I’ve already written about the final day drama in the top 4 scramble finale and the ramifications it could have for next season, but, amid a season that largely disappointed in terms of drama at the...
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Owen Will Be Missed

On 30 June 1998, an 18-year-old Michael Owen darted past two Argentinians, and arrowed a ball past the despairing Carlos Roa. After hysterical celebrations, millions of sofa-bound English fans looked at each other perplexed; as if to ask, ‘Did...
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Martinez Not Real Deal

My latest article on how I feel Roberto Martinez is overrated and failed at Wigan. As the season comes to a close and Wigan Athletics spell as a Premier League team draws to an end, Manager Roberto Martinez’s future at the club is in doubt. With...
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London v Manchester 2014

And so, another last day of the season, another Arsenal scramble into the top 4 at the last and another St Totteringham’s day for Arsenal fans to celebrate – Spurs have still not finished above Arsenal in the league since 1995. At TFM...
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Chelsea Not Interim

The final weekend of the Premier League season (presuming there won’t be a 3rd place playoff) will see Rafa Benitez leave his interim post as Chelsea manager. Rafa will bow out of Stamford Bridge with his head held high and another taste...
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Kenwright Needs Martinez

Year after year Roberto Martinez’s Wigan Athletic side have struggled against relegation, each season heralding a seemingly greater escape from the Premier League trapdoor. Having never finished above 15th place since Roberto Martinez took...
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Farewell #SirDavid

Ah #SirDavid, as the goldenballs, swinging right foot, metrosexual icon, right-wing (as in football position) superstar Becks, or David Beckham, is now known. Dayyyyveed has retired from the game that has always been his greatest passion and...
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North London Bragging Rights

And so it here comes, the last day of the season. After the incredible entertainment of last season, it’s difficult not to feel a tad underwhelmed by this season which now be remembered as the heralding of an end of an era following the stream...
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Spanish FA The Ones Damaging La Liga

While I have disputed several of the English Football Associations strange decisions over the years, the ineptitude of their Spanish counterparts (RFEF) this week, for which I have been directly affected, has left me considering that they might,...
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Ivanovictory

No sooner had the stadium clock reached the 92nd minute mark when Ivanovic smashed the 1-1 draw with Benfica to bring Chelsea into total victory. The final goal was headed across the line by Ivanovic with weighted perfection, spinning into the...
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