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Chaos and Tragedy Strike The African Cup Of Nations

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Paul Bestall

The news started coming through early on Saturday morning and as the information became clearer, it was soon apparent that the whole African Cup Of Nations would now be tainted. When the dust had settled, 3 members of the Togo … Continue reading →

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Manchester City Signing Patrick Vieira Is A Risky Business

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Paul Bestall

Well when your side is screaming out for a centre half, why not simply go out and sign a centre midfielder who’s lost his pace and has struggled with injuries for 3 seasons. Yes, Roberto Mancini seems to think that … Continue reading →

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African Cup Of Nations Begins The Year With A Bang in Angola

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Paul Bestall

So, if the only time you’ve ever come across this tournament is when certain Premiership managers whine about it, let me welcome to you to one of World Football’s best kept secrets. Over the years, the African Cup Of Nations … Continue reading →

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Manchester City Lose Patience With Mark Hughes

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Paul Bestall

So it’s official now, Manchester City’s owners have shown there true colours with yesterdays sacking of Mark Hughes and replacing him with Roberto Mancini. Rumours had been circling Hughes since Saturday morning, with several British papers stating that the game … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Leagues: EPL | Tagged Chelsea, Craig Bellamy, Emanuel Adebayor, Gary Cook, Kolo Toure, Manchester City, Mark Hughes, Robinho, Shay Given, Sheikh Mansour, Sunderland | Leave a comment

Arsenal Bid Farewell To Bad News

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Paul Bestall

Some managers may be cursing Mark Hughes and Manchester City, with their bucketloads of cash and a needy addiction to trying to sign every troublesome and moody striker in the world. Yet, Arsene Wenger may be quiet relieved after this … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Leagues: EPL | Tagged Andrey Arshavin, Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, Carlos Vela, Eduardo, Emanuel Adebayor, Manchester City, Nicholas Bendtner, Robin Van Persie, Theo Walcott, Togo, Tomas Rosicky | 16 Comments