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/ 4427 days agoClint Dempsey Is Falling Down On His Leadership Responsibilities With The USMNT
Clint Dempsey’s selection as captain of the United States Men’s National Team a year ago by head coach Jürgen Klinsmann was a head scratcher at the time. Having not displayed discernable leadership skills on the pitch, one had to assume the manager felt the need to either reward arguably his best player or that Dempsey […]
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/ 4428 days agoMartín Demichelis Doesn't Deserve to be Manchester City's Scapegoat
Many Manchester City fans have created a frequent scapegoat in Martín Demichelis. Yet the Argentine defender has been solidly unspectacular this season helping the Blues stay in the title race to claim the first piece silverware this season — the Capital One Cup. When Demichelis's name comes up, three points are always made by critics: […]
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/ 4429 days agoTottenham Primed to Challenge For a UEFA Champions League Spot
Roberto Soldado, whose £26m move to Spurs turned into the subject of much ridicule, finally scored a goal again from open play in the Premier League this season. His goal on Sunday was the first in the league during 2014. However, much like he did with Emmanuel Adebayor, manager Tim Sherwood has begun a reclamation […]
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/ 4444 days agoManchester City's Tactical Changes That Made The Difference Against Chelsea In Its 2-0 Victory
On Saturday, needing a victory against Chelsea for psychological reasons, Manuel Pellegrini made three courageous decisions in the FA Cup 5th Round. Jose Mourinho’s mastery of Pellegrini required the Chilean to get one over on his Portuguese rival on this occasion. City won 2-0 on Saturday but only after the manager shook up his side with […]
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/ 4446 days agoWhat to Expect From Fulham Manager Felix Magath
Felix Magath’s appointment as the new Fulham boss brings one of the most enigmatic, controversial and successful Bundesliga managers of the last decade to the Premier League. Magath becomes the first German to manage in England's top flight as well as the first man of American/Puerto Rican descent (his father was a US serviceman) to […]
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/ 4449 days agoNewcastle Supporters Dream Of Better Times Than These At St James' Park
Two seasons ago the Magpies were flying. Alan Pardew had offloaded problem players Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan, creating a harmonious dressing room atmosphere. Last January, with the side struggling against relegation, owner Mike Ashley opened his wallet up and signed several marquee French players, individuals of a high enough standard that had previously been […]
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/ 4455 days agoPressure On Manchester City Relieved as Talk of Quadruple Fades
The talk among many Manchester City supporters about a quadruple had reached a fever pitch following last Wednesday’s 5-1 victory over Spurs at White Hart Lane. Delusions of grandeur and historically unprecedented feats had begun to sweep City’s fandom with those (myself included) who wrote off the possibility of winning more than two trophies this […]
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/ 4457 days agoChelsea's Matić and Willian Win Midfield Battle Against Under Strength Manchester City Side
Chelsea’s 1-0 victory at the Etihad Stadium on Monday night gave Jose Mourinho’s side the inside track on the Premier League title. With a much more favorable run-in than their title rivals, Mourinho’s men have put themselves in an advantageous position to win the title. The match at the Etihad was won by Chelsea midfield, […]
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/ 4461 days agoWinners and Losers of the January Transfer Window – Premier League Clubs
Depending on what Premier League club you support, the January transfer window was either thrilling, dull, disappointing or, if you're a Newcastle United fan, thoroughly depressing. Here are the winners and losers in the January transfer window based on the Premier League clubs: 1. Chelsea Chelsea had the best window of any leading European club. […]
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/ 4461 days agoWATCH Ross McCormack's Reaction Live On Sky Sports to Leeds United Manager Brian McDermott Getting Sacked [VIDEO]
Leeds United captain Ross McCormack reacted to the sacking of his boss Brian McDermott by calling Sky Sports live on-air to share his surprise at the announcement. The astonishing call, where McCormack confirmed that McDermott had been sacked as Leeds United manager, included McCormack saying how gutted he was at McDermott leaving and that if […]
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/ 4461 days agoWhat Arsenal Fans Can Expect From New Loan Signing Kim Källström
Arsenal’s shock move for Kim Källström, best known for his time at Lyon, raised some eyebrows today. But the veteran midfielder bought from Spartak Moscow certainly has the pedigree and quality to make a positive impact for the Gunners. The Swede was an integral part of two Ligue Un title winning teams with Lyon as […]
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/ 4461 days agoWhat West Ham United Supporters Can Expect From New Signing Abdul Razak
West Ham United have signed midfielder Abdul Razak. The former Manchester City youth player joined the Hammers on a short-term contract Thursday. What type of player is Razak? And how exactly will he help the Hammers? Razak was probably the youth player former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini had the highest hopes for. While other […]
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/ 4462 days agoTom Ince Signing Will Provide Crystal Palace With a Much-Needed Creative Spark
Tom Ince offers Crystal Palace something completely different going forward than they currently have. The son of former Manchester United, Inter Milan and Liverpool star Paul Ince, the younger Ince is a versatile pacey player who can play in either wide position or in the hole right behind the strikers. The player who almost single […]
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/ 4462 days agoIf Relegated, West Ham Could Face Leyton Orient in the Championship Next Season
West Ham United is currently in a lamentable era as the club continues to underachieve spectacularly. Since the departure of manager Harry Redknapp in 2001, the Hammers have bounced between the top two divisions of English football on multiple occasions and even when they've been in the Premier League, they have seemingly been permanently flirting […]
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/ 4462 days agoAdel Taarabt Joins AC Milan, And Now Has a Chance to Prove The Cynics Wrong
QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt, who was on loan at Fulham this season, has completed a deal to join Italian giants AC Milan. This will end the career in English football of one of the most enigmatic and mysterious young players to have washed up on British shores in some time. From brilliance one moment to […]