latest articles by Julian Delicata
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/ 4062 days agoAn England team for the future that will give supporters hope: Our dream starting XI
After the umpteenth woeful soccer international tournament this summer in Brazil, the English media had a field day. No one and nothing survived the public’s and journalists’ scathing attacks in the papers, radio, television and internet; the Amazonian climate, the foreign players’ influx into the Premier league, Roy Hodgson’s methods, foreign managers, WAGs, the lack […]
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/ 4066 days agoLiverpool striker Mario Balotelli deserves credit for his upturn in form
I'm a big big fan of Mario Balotelli. There, I said it! Having supported Liverpool ever since I can remember, the arrival of the big Italian was extremely pleasing. Still only 24 years of age, Super Mario has experienced plenty of ups and downs throughout his life. At the age of three, Balotelli's biological parents […]
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/ 4084 days agoTop 5 Brazilians of the English Premier League era
Brazil. The land of Samba. Home of some of the finest football legends. Pele, Romario, Ronaldo, Socrates, Rivellino, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Dunga, Tostao, Carlos Alberto. The list is endless. A record five World Cup triumphs for the Selecao do justice to a football-mad nation. On a club-level, Brazilian talent and flair shone bright over the years […]
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/ 4130 days agoRoberto Mancini – Are The Golden Days Going to Return For The Nerazzuri?
Roberto Mancini, or Mancio as he’s affectionately known by those around him, is undoubtedly one of the more colorful characters in the beautiful game. Fresh from his first Serie A victory since returning to Internazionale, Mancini had surprised many when he accepted to return to an ailing Nerazzuri side. His start during his second spell […]
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/ 4196 days ago5 Maltese Footballers That You Might Have Heard Of
Malta is hardly renowned for it's football successes with the national side having won only four competitive matches. Ahead of Malta's Euro 2016 qualifying match against the mighty Italy, here is a list of five Maltese players whose careers have been a bright light for Maltese football over the past three decades. Two of these […]
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/ 4219 days agoWest Ham United vs Liverpool Player Ratings
Another surprise loss for a Liverpool side that is struggling to cope without Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Is a title challenge beyond their expectations now? On the other hand, West Ham fans will not be blamed for believing that a top 10 finish is well within their reach with the new signings on show […]
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/ 4223 days agoGabriel Agbonlahor Form Means An England Recall Could Be On The Cards
When Gabriel Agbonlahor first stepped on the grass of Goodison Park at the age of 19 for his Aston Villa debut against Everton great things were expected from the Birmingham-born striker. His lightning pace and direct runs coupled with his physique and agility made him a nightmare for opposition defences. Impressively, Agbonlahor featured in all […]
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/ 4234 days agoPremier League Transfer Records: How Does Each Club Stack Up?
As more and more money is being pumped into the English Premier League, transfer fees are increasing exponentially from one transfer window to another. During the 2014 summer transfer window that closed on the first of September, a record £835 million was spent by Premier League clubs. Six of these clubs have broken their club-record […]
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/ 4245 days agoManchester City 3-1 Liverpool: Back to the Drawing Board for the Reds
Manchester City 3 (Jovetic x2, Aguero) Liverpool 1 (Zabaleta O.G.) Venue: Etihad Stadium Referee: Michael Oliver Recent history has seen some truly entertaining clashes between these two attacking-minded sides with this clash in Manchester proving to be no different. The past five league games between last year's first and second placed teams had produced three […]
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/ 4248 days agoBarcelona's Season Preview: Expectations Are High Despite Dodgy Defense
Fresh from spending somewhere in the region of £130 million, Barcelona has been slapped with a double transfer embargo ban meaning that they can't buy any players during the next two windows. Their transfer strategy this summer was plotted out with such an embargo in mind as the Catalan club finally spent some money in […]
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/ 4248 days agoBarry Davies to Return to Match Of The Day As Part of 50 Year Anniversary
August 22nd, 1964. Anfield. Liverpool, lining up with the legendary Roger Hunt up front, defeated Arsenal in a thrilling 3-2 match where both sides were separated by a last minute Don Howe own-goal. It was another strong showing from the defending champions in front of their home supporters who were growing used to their team […]
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/ 4252 days agoJames Alexander Gordon, the Voice of English Football Results, Dies, Aged 78
James Alexander Gordon, the voice synonymous with the reading of classified football results on BBC Radio, has died, aged 78. Forty years after getting the job he was at first "terrified of" on BBC Radio to read out soccer results, James Alexander Gordon was forced to step down. The then 77-year-old was forced to retire […]
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/ 4254 days agoMost Instrumental Players at Each of the 20 Premier League Clubs
Soccer is far from being a one-man game. However having instrumental players in-form in key games surely increases the chances of winning any match by any team against any opposition. The following is part one of a four-piece feature where I choose one player from each English Premier League team who I believe will be […]
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/ 4259 days agoMost Instrumental Players at Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Burnley
Soccer is far from being a one-man game. However having instrumental players in-form in key games surely increases the chances of winning any match by any team against any opposition. The following is part one of a four-piece feature where I choose one player from each English Premier League team who I believe will be […]
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/ 4260 days agoYour Best Fantasy Soccer Starting XI For the 2014/15 Season
The new soccer season in most European countries is just around the corner, and thus so is the fantasy league for Europe. Using a budget of 100 million on Euro Fantasy League, here is my fantasy Starting XI that I recommend you consider. Goalkeeper: Salvatore Sirigu Defenders: Flilipe Luiz or Cesar Azpilicueta, Rami, Barzagli, Pablo […]