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/ 4470 days agoJuan Mata move to Manchester United breaks two unwritten rules
The potential sale of Juan Mata for a reported £40 million from Chelsea to Manchester United is shocking. It breaks two unwritten rules in football transfer dealings, and could be made by a manager in Jose Mourinho who doesn’t make transfer errors very often. The two unwritten rules are: 1- Never sell a player to […]
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/ 4471 days agoWith Nicolas Anelka Facing a 5-Match Ban, West Brom Need a New Striker
Pepe Mel’s West Brom debut as manager was solid if unspectacular. The Baggies drew 1-1 with Everton at the Hawthorns Monday night in a match that was more entertaining than one may have expected before the match. The Spanish manager got a positive reception from the home crowd as he made his entrance to the […]
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/ 4471 days agoWith West Ham Unable to Entice New Players, Is the Writing On The Wall?
In past January transfer windows, we have seen sides facing the drop load up on new signings and loan players in an effort to stay in the Premier League. This season we have already seen some movement in January window. One team though that has been repeatedly frustrated is West Ham United under manager Sam […]
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/ 4472 days ago3 Theories About Jerome Champagne's For FIFA Presidency
Since Friday, when it became apparent that former French diplomat and FIFA insider Jerome Champagne was running for FIFA President, I have heard various theories about his candidacy from well-connected sources in the game. Champagne is a world soccer insider whose relationships with current FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini were thought […]
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/ 4472 days ago3 Questions Remain About Clarence Seedorf As AC Milan Manager
While Clarence Seedorf made a winning start to his life as a manager this weekend in a 1-0 AC Milan victory over Hellas Verona, several worrying signs were apparent. The 4-2-3-1 formation that Seedorf set up the side in was certainly mouthwatering going forward. January signing Keisuke Honda linked well with Brazilians Kaka and Robinho […]
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/ 4472 days agoWhy Would Borussia Dortmund Sign Sunderland Striker Ji Dong-Won?
Paulo Di Canio rightfully lost faith in the Korean youngster Ji Dong-Won when he ducked out of the way of a cross in an August 31 loss at Crystal Palace. But this came just weeks after the former Sunderland manager had reportedly turned down an offer from Borussia Dortmund reportedly in the neighborhood of £5million for the […]
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/ 4472 days agoJason Puncheon is a Key Component Of Crystal Palace's Revival Despite Penalty Miss
Ian Holloway brought Jason Puncheon to Blackpool on loan from Southampton in January 2011 to try and avoid relegation from the Premier League in the Tangerines' first top flight season since the early 1970s. At the time it seemed odd. Why would a Premier League club take a player on loan from a League One […]
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/ 4473 days agoTottenham Win Shows Tim Sherwood Beginning To Grow Tactically
Tim Sherwood’s squad selection had become stale and somewhat predictable. A 4-4-2 with an attacking bent was the general trend his first several matches in charge of Tottenham Hotspur. But in this match, Spurs set up in a 4-2-3-1 with the two out-and-out wingers complementing the attacking influence of Christian Eriksen in the center of […]
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/ 4473 days agoChelsea Take Control of the Premier League Title Race
A quick glance at the Premier League table shows Chelsea sitting in third position behind Arsenal and Manchester City. But a closer look at the remaining fixtures tells us that the Blues are actually in pole position to win the league. Chelsea’s remaining schedule features home matches against: • Arsenal, • Tottenham, • Everton and […]
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/ 4473 days agoManchester United Defenders Let David Moyes Down In 3-1 Defeat to Chelsea
David Moyes was courageous in his tactics today attempting to take the game to a Chelsea side that has never lost a Premier League game at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho. The tactics that led to an open game were not typically what we see from a Moyes side away from home, but with the […]
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/ 4474 days agoWhy Arsene Wenger Should Not Sign Dimitar Berbatov to Arsenal
Gossip continues to intensify that Arsenal will try and solve the club’s current depth crisis at striker by acquiring Dimitar Berbatov. NBC's broadcast today of the Gunners 2-0 win against Fulham was filled with references to his potential transfer. Given the success of Arsene Wenger’s side this season, I can think of no worse signing […]
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/ 4475 days agoWith Samir Nasri Injured, Manchester City Have 3 Tactical Options to Consider
This season, it could be strongly argued — statistics aside — that Samir Nasri has been the most influential attacking player at Manchester City. While some fans and journalists outside the club seems to have missed many of his contributions, many supporters are nervous about his long-term absence. Here are the three scenarios of how […]
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/ 4475 days agoWillian's Brilliant Season Proves How Chelsea Know How to Play the Transfer Market
Chelsea over the festive period unleashed a new weapon on the Premier League. That weapon was thought by many, myself included, to simply be a “tactical” purchase last summer by Jose Mourinho to prevent the player from joining Tottenham Hotspur. That player's name is Willian. The Brazilian winger could play a key role this weekend […]
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/ 4475 days ago5 Chelsea-Manchester United Matches Mired In Controversy
The Chelsea-Manchester United fixture has more often than not decided the Premier League title since Roman Abramovich’s purchase of the Blues that broke up the Arsenal-Manchester United duopoly that dominated the Premier League for many years prior. But beginning in 2009, this fixture has become infamous for controversial calls: 1. November 2009 Referee Martin Atkinson […]
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/ 4475 days agoHull City Sign Shane Long From WBA, Giving Steve Bruce More Attacking Options
Shane Long is now a Hull City footballer after joining the club for an undisclosed fee on a 3.5-year deal. So far this season, Hull City has turned in efficient performance after efficient performance — especially at home. Yet the East Yorkshire club remains a relegation candidate just six points off the drop zone. Steve […]