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| Friday 20 November 2009 |
The crisis of Scottish football, part 147
This week’s sacking of Scotland manager George Burley won’t make a mediocre generation of players any better.
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| Friday 13 November 2009 |
Why not just call it the Blub-o-drome?
Yes, Sportsdirect.com@St James Park is a rubbish name for a stadium, but why are Geordies really upset about it?
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| Friday 6 November 2009 |
Are we witnessing a counter-Rafalution?
Most Liverpool fans still believe Rafael Benitez is a tactical genius. But the voices of dissent are increasing.
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| Thursday 29 October 2009 |
In defence of terrace abuse
The arguments that football fans have become too abusive and more inclined to violence don’t stack up.
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| Friday 16 October 2009 |
It’s not true that ‘black men can’t coach’
Just as black players proved themselves on the pitch, so black managers should prove themselves in the dugout.
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| Friday 9 October 2009 |
Watching football is not a civil right
Yes it’s irritating that Ukraine vs England will only be shown on the internet. But a ‘national disgrace’? Hardly.
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| Thursday 24 September 2009 |
Chelsea’s transfer ban: hypocrisy on tap
For all the claims of bribery and ‘trafficking’, footballers should be free to choose their future employers like anyone else.
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| Friday 18 September 2009 |
In defence of crowd incitement
In the sanitised stadia of top-flight football, provocative goal celebrations remind fans of why football rivalry is fun.
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| Friday 21 August 2009 |
The Worst Decision Ever — part II
Who was to blame for Crystal Palace’s goal that wasn’t? The ref, Bristol City, or those pesky stanchion designers (again).
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| Friday 14 August 2009 |
Justin Langer’s
not-so-dodgy dossier
The former Aussie batsman was right in his assessment of England’s cricketers: they don't like it up 'em.
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| Friday 7 August 2009 |
Saving cricket from the stuffed blazers
Far from ruining Cricket's hallowed traditions, the new breed of booing and singing fan has revitalised the sport.
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| Thursday 30 July 2009 |
Aussies reduced to whinging like Poms
Why is the Australian cricket team turning its back on sledging, sexual slurs and competitiveness?
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| Friday 24 July 2009 |
Taking the Mickey out of football transfers
With his glossy brochure and glass legs, Michael Owen’s move to Man Utd is the strangest deal of a mad year.
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| Friday 17 July 2009 |
The greatest sporting draws in history
The England cricket team’s draw against the Aussies reminds us that, sometimes, not losing is everything.
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| Friday 3 July 2009 |
Andy Murray: better than a loveable loser
He’s got a reputation as a self-obsessed, grumpy brat, but at least he’s got a chance of winning Wimbledon.
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| Thursday 25 June 2009 |
I’ve changed my mind about Twenty20 cricket
Yes it’s vulgar; yes it has drunken crowds and dancing girls; yes it simplifies cricket. But so what?
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| Friday 19 June 2009 |
Why aren't there any decent football films?
From Sly Stallone saving Nazi penalties to Frodo Baggins running with hooligans, the beautiful game comes off badly.
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| Friday 12 June 2009 |
Federer: the greatest tennis player on Earth
At a time when sporting greatness has become a devalued currency, the Swiss champion shows the way.
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| Thursday 28 May 2009 |
Five good reasons to hate Newcastle Utd
Noel Gallagher’s right: there’s no better sight than seeing a fat, topless Geordie fan crying.
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| Friday 22 May 2009 |
Let’s stop the sanitising of terrace culture
By criminalising ‘indecent chanting’, the authorities threaten to turn all football fans into jester-hatted consumers.
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