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Manchester United’s Pride Park Night, The Busy Day in Newcastle and Other Various Musings

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Johnathan Starling

Congrats to Derby County. On a day where Cricket was the headline in England throughout (thanks ECB), Derby County came up with another dozy…technically being 180 minutes away from European competition. However that’s where the hyperbole stops for me. Sir … Continue reading →

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Cristiano Ronaldo: What Were You Thinking?

Posted on November 30, 2008 by The Gaffer

In today’s Manchester derby, what was Cristiano Ronaldo thinking? After a cross had been floated into the box, Ronaldo jumped up but instead of heading it, he decided to knock down the ball with his two hands. Ronaldo indicated to … Continue reading →

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7 Premier League Players Who Used To Be Brilliant But Now They're Crap

Posted on October 23, 2008 by The Gaffer

It’s a joy to watch players evolve in the Premier League and become world-class footballers. A few examples include Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Theo Walcott. But for every starlet, there are also shining stars who seem to get worse … Continue reading →

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How To Make Newcastle United A Successful Club Again

Posted on September 23, 2008 by The Gaffer

Contrary to popular belief, Newcastle United is not a poisoned club. Nor are they jinxed with injuries. At worst, they’re a poorly run club who has made one bad decision after another after another. With news that a Nigerian consortium … Continue reading →

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