Podcast: Soccerlens 2009 Review

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Episode 34 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast sees Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg look back on the highs and lows of 2009 in their familiar knockabout style. Star names (or otherwise) that…

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What can United take from the Hull game?

It’s not even 1pm and I’m just about to head off to Old Trafford for tonight’s game against Wigan…ahh the joys of being a London red. But before I set…

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Ligue 1 midseason report – can Bordeaux stay ahead of Lyon?

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It’s been a real roller coaster ride for many teams in the French league this season. With half a season gone and a deserved winter break underway it’s a good…

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Villa Or Liverpool – match preview and free £20 bet

This game takes added interest as Aston Villa fans will be demanding they bounce back from the Arsenal defeat whilst Liverpool fans will hoping that their team can put back…

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‘Big 4’ victims of their own success

‘It’s a mad league’ said Wayne Rooney after his side’s hard-fought 3-1 victory of Hull at the KC stadium, ‘There are a lot of teams dropping points and it’s really…

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Is it time Arsenal Fans Grew Up?

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Every time this current batch of the Arsenal team goes on to lose or draw a game from a winning position, pundits are quick to jump on the case citing…

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Arsenal loom in the race for the title

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Sensational title race leaves Arsenal closing the gap from eleven to four in less than a month, with a game in hand.

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Thoughts on Hull City 1-3 Manchester United

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A flattering and at times thoroughly undeserved 3-1 victory at the KC stadium saw us finally capitalise on Chelsea’s poor recent form as we closed the gap at the top…

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Let us dismantle the rumour mill?

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Imagine an article which included the following, ‘There’s a chance that Justin Timberlake might include a song about his love for tennis in a new album’. Ridiculous isn’t it? It’s…

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Manchester United’s Half-Way Report

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Well, as all who have read my blog so far this season – from the avid readers (my mum) to the likely majority who accidentally stumble upon it while looking…

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Win tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup with your best football image

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Soccerlens Special: Win a Sony Cybershot W210 by submitting your images to the Sony Campaign Award. Do you love sport? Are you passionate about photography? Would you like to go…

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Juventus may face more problems after racist chants from fans

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Juve fans make racist chants could lead to a severe punishment, possibly worst than last season’s stadium ban.

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What’s up at Old Trafford?

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At this season kicked-off a gale rushed down the M62 all the way to the gates of Old Trafford, causing them to shudder in anticipation. No, it was not an…

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Should Real Madrid Buy A New Center-Back To Replace Pepe?

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While it is undeniable that Pepe’s injury is a big blow to Real Madrid, there is no reason for the European giant to crawl the market for a replacement. A little faith in the current squad and the youth system could prove more benefical.

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Lionel Messi, World Player of the Year 2009 – Interview

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As Barcelona held Kazma for a 1-1 draw in an exhibition match in Kuwait, Lionel Messi was in Zurich collecting his FIFA World Player of the Year Award. The award…

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Liverpool to choose from Heskey, Toni and Nistelrooy

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It is being widely reported in the English media that Liverpool are once again in the hunt for Emile Heskey, the Aston Villa and England striker.The former Red has been linked on and off with a return to Anfield over the past 12 months, and The Mirror …

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Manchester City Dressing Room Split Over Hughes

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Manchester City have stopped newspapers from being delivered to the club’s training ground, according to The Daily Express.It is claimed that new boss Roberto Mancini is trying to shield his players from the ongoing saga surrounding the sacking of Mark…

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Soccerlens TV: Barcelona conquer the world as Chelsea get lucky

In episode 9, Andy Brassell evaluates the influence of derbies on title winning ambitions of Premier League teams and finds out that usually the top teams in London and the north have easily negotiated their local derbies. Specifically Andy looks at Chelsea’s and Arsenal’s recent performances at West Ham.

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Donovan Granted Work Permit To Play For Everton

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LA Galaxy hotshot Landon Donovan has been granted a work permit to ply his trade in England, and the 27-year-old will consequently join Everton on loan next month, confirmed Everton’s official wesbite.The American had in the past expressed a desire to …

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Wenger Under Pressure To Spend In January

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will face pressure to sign new players and spend significant money from the Gunners board in January, according to a report from The Daily Mirror.Shareholders have apparently made it clear to the club’s directors that a ma…

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Manchester City defend Garry Cook

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Manchester City have today slammed the media coverage of yesterday’s press conference at which new manager Roberto Mancini was unveiled.News reports highlighted what was a perceived inconsistency between the responses of Mancini and chief executive Gar…

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Liverpool interested in signing Luca Toni on a free transfer?

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Liverpool are the latest club to express interest in Bayern Munich outcast Luca Toni, according to The Sun.The player has made no secret of his desire to leave the Bavarians after not featuring regularly for coach Louis van Gaal. The former Fiorentina …

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Can Gareth Bale Establish Himself At Tottenham?

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp insists that defender Gareth Bale will get a run out on the pitch when Benoit Assou-Ekotto departs for the African Cup of Nations next month.The Wales international has only been a peripheral part of Spurs’ plan…

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Real Madrid Promise A White Christmas

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For many, the Christmas holiday is an occasion very happily celebrated by a variety of both religious and non-religious traditions. Across the world, few young boys and girls can contain their excitement with the approach of the coming festivities. But…

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Sacchi: Inter Are A Team, Milan Are Individualistic

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Former Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi has drawn parallels between Milan and Inter, claiming the Nerazzurri are ahead on every level thanks to Jose Mourinho.In his final end of year column in La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Sacchi spoke of the similarities and…

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Ferguson Should Carry On At Manchester United For Years

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson may be 68 years of age but he should carry on at the club for as long as he wants, according to for United boss Tommy Docherty.Docherty managed at Old Trafford in the 1970s, wining promotion to the top flight…

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Bayern Munich Keen On Maccabi Haifa Youngster Eyal Golasa

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Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the movements of highly rated Maccabi Haifa youngster Eyal Golasa, According to a report in German newspaper Bild.The 18-year-old midfielder impressed scouts of the Bavarian powerhouse with a number of outstand…

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