Articles By Ahmed Bilal (1011)

Cup winners vs 4th placed clubs – Who deserves Champions League qualification?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 28 2012

Considering how we’re genetically wired to oppose change as a threat to the status quo (and therefore ourselves), it’s not a surprise that Platini’s proposals to revamp the Uefa Champions…

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Carling Cup 3rd Round Draw (2007/2008)

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Sep 3 2009

See the latest Carling Cup 3rd round draw here. The article below refers to 07/08’s draw. The Carling Cup 3rd Round draw was announced today, and it threw up some…

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SquadGod Week 3

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 10 2023

A quick look at SL fantasy football and after the first month or so, I think it’s clear to say that Taron, a United fan who picked his team from…

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Transfer Roundup: Tottenham, Newcastle United, West Ham, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton and Portsmouth

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 23 2021

2 more days to go before the transfer window screeches to a welcome halt and then we can all get back to cursing injuries and inept referees.

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Why would SWP go to Tottenham, and why would Chelsea want Defoe?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 23 2021

A transfer move that has all the trappings of a real move (down to the ‘inside news’ that both players have agreed to the swap) but the ridiculousness of randomly…

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Adriano going to: West Ham, Manchester City, Lazio or Manchester United?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 23 2021

Inter Milan’s Adriano has had a tough time of late – injuries, disciplinary problems and a falling out with his manager means that he’s fast on the exit list for…

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West Ham will be a bad move for Reading’s Shorey

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 23 2021

The Beeb reports that West Ham have made a 5m bid for Reading left-back Nicky Shorey. Shorey’s a good player and West Ham will improve thanks to him, but I…

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Can Nugent or Anelka score 15-20 goals for Portsmouth, or will they be better off at Bolton?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 23 2021

The Beeb reports that Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is willing to let Nugent go in order to raise funds for a bid for Nicolas Anelka. In my view it could…

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Transfer Roundup: Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Middlesbrough, Real Madrid and Barcelona

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Jan 9 2022

4 days left to go in August and hopefully we can keep you updated through all the madness.

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Ronaldinho, Chelsea and Barcelona

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Apr 8 2023

The biggest news in the transfer circles is the surprising rumour that Chelsea are after Barcelona’s Ronaldinho. The rumour seems to be another product of the Spanish media, and it…

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Normal service resumes in the Premier League

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Feb 28 2012

It’s back to familiar terms for Manchester United this weekend as they claimed their first win of the new season, albeit a nervy (and controversial) one against Tottenham. The rest…

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Newcastle United 3rd Kit 2007/2008

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Mar 1 2012

Newcastle United’s 3rd kit for 2007/2008 will go on sale on Wednesday, 29th August.

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Manchester United 2007/2008 Away Kit

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Mar 1 2012

Manchester United’s 07/08 away kit kicks ass. I’ve been wanting a black Manchester United kit for ages now and this one, even with that red stripe down the back, looks…

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Who Should be England’s Next Goalkeeper?

Author image Ahmed Bilal  •  Dec 15 2008

Paul Robinson’s crucifixation has started again, and combined with ‘that goal’ in the Croatia game as well as the short term memory of the press hacks calling for the recall…

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