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/ 5703 days agoChelsea v Arsenal, December 2006: The Brilliant Strike of Michael Essien
Reflecting on Chelsea v Arsenal's match this past Sunday at Stamford Bridge, I was immediately reminded of one of the most amazing goals I have ever seen. The date was December 10, 2006. Chelsea desperately need points as they hosted Arsenal in order to keep pace with a runaway Manchester United at the top of […]
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/ 5703 days agoThe Story Of Liverpool's Anthem, You'll Never Walk Alone: Video
EA Sports released a video today featuring the story of "You'll Never Walk Alone," the song by Gerry Marsden and the Pacemakers which became Liverpool's anthem. The video shows Marsden walking viewers through Anfield and what the song means to him and Liverpool supporters around the world. The video is part of the "We Are […]
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/ 5703 days agoNo Oktoberfest For You! Bayern Munich Miss Out After Poor Form
The Bayern Munich squad had their Oktoberfest priviliges withheld after poor Bundesliga form leaves them an entire 13 points away from the league summit. Uli Hoeness, the club's president, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the current chairman of Bayern Munich, both had some choice words for the Bundesliga champions on their recent dip in form. Hoeness was […]
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/ 5703 days agoShould West Ham or Spurs Move Into the Olympic Stadium?
Both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur have submitted bids to occupy the Olympic Stadium in Stratford, England once the 2012 Summer Olympic Games are over. West Ham's bid is in conjunction with Newham Council, while Tottenham's bid is conjunction with AEG. So far, West Ham's bid may be more palatable because theirs includes keeping […]
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/ 5703 days agoU.S. TV Schedule Unveiled For Upcoming Massive Chelsea, Man Utd and Arsenal Matches
Several key Premier League matches scheduled for later this year were moved to accomodate the interests of Sky Sports and ESPN in the United Kingdom. The changes have big implications for soccer fans around the world and especially in the United States where many of you, the readers, reside. Based on the timeslots that Fox […]
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/ 5703 days agoWhy Liverpool Football Club Is a Bargain For £300m
As Liverpool have gone 20 years without winning the top division, especially to a younger generation, the enormity of LFC has probably never seemed quite powerful as it does to those of us who grew up with the club as an imperious, all-conquering club who simply won everything. It is testament to the legacy of […]
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/ 5703 days agoBest Goals Of The Season From English Football, 1972-2010
One of the highlights of the season for a lot of English football supporters is seeing the goals of the season. It's often a difficult decision to limit it to the best goal each month during the season. And even more so when only one goal is chosen as the winner of the best goal […]
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/ 5703 days agoCould Steve McClaren Really Return As England Manager?
Trevor Brooking has today claimed that Steve McClaren could one day return as the manger of the England side. With Fabio Capello already stating that he will leave his position with the FA after the 2012 European Championships, and the FA insisting that an Englishmen will replace him, could ‘The Wally with the Brolly’ really […]
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/ 5703 days agoIt's Deja-Vu! Hertha Berlin Put Stuttgart In Perspective
Stuttgart are currently bottom of the league with a meagre three points from their first seven Bundesliga matches. Manager Christian Gross is definitely under fire, and I'm a bit shocked that he hasn't already been sacked. Stuttgart finished in sixth place in the Bundesliga last season, and the year before that they finished in third […]
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/ 5703 days agoThe Good And Bad Of John W Henry, Liverpool's Potential New Owner
So John W Henry, current owner of the Boston Red Sox, is about to take over Liverpool. Being a Florida Marlins fan, and a baseball fan in general, I’m very well aware of Mr. Henry’s history as a baseball owner, so here's my opinion about what I think he will bring to the club, both […]
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/ 5704 days agoFIFA 11 Review
Life is all about compromise. It's rare that you get everything you want, exactly the way you want it. The ability to accept that fact lends itself to happier living. “FIFA 11” is a good example. Last year's version raised the bar in terms of presentation, graphics and game play – making it difficult for […]
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/ 5704 days agoVote – What Was the Goal of the Week
Niccolo brings up an interesting debate in his weekend review post that I wanted to put to a vote. This weekend we saw two incredible goals in Serie A, and I will throw it out to the readership to vote on which one was the best. Contender #1 – Ilicic's Opening Goal Against Fiorentina Josip […]

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/ 5704 days agoLiverpool Sale to Boston Red Sox Owners Is Far From Finalized
The timing of the release of an anti-Tom Hicks video made by British film producer Mike Jefferies and Liverpool FC supporters couldn't have been better. While a majority of the Liverpool board has agreed to sell the club to New England Sports Ventures (NESV), owners of the Boston Red Sox, New England Sports Network, Fenway […]
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/ 5704 days agoSeattle 2-1 Columbus: Seattle Wins US Open Cup
It was a fantastic final in Seattle, Washington as 31,311, a new record attendance in the US Open Cup Final, jammed inside Qwest Field to watch their first Championship Final involving their Sounders and a possible repeat to keep the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. This tournament since 1914 had plenty of action, pace and […]
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/ 5704 days agoLiverpool Football Club To Be Sold
Fans of Liverpool Football club have finally got what they wanted with the news that George Gillett and Tom Hicks are set to sell the club. New England Sports Ventures, fronted by self made-millionaire John W Henry, will takeover at Anfield subject to Premier League approval. But speaking to Liverpool fans soon after the news […]