Becoming a real football manager

Instructions, mentality: attacking, passing style: short, tempo: quick. Ohh hang on a second, I can do this for real now. Last weekend I completed my Football Federation Australia junior coaching…

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Have Madrid finally got their man?

I’m not talking about Cristiano Ronaldo.  Not talking about Kaka.  Not Benzema and not about Raul Albiol and Xabi Alonso. I’m talking about Arsene Wenger.  Scratch that, I’m actually talking…

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Is it time for youth transfer fees in the US?

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US soccer has progressed to the level where like the rest of the world, MLS clubs should considering paying modest youth transfer fees to local clubs that develop the young…

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Arsenal in rude financial health

Arsenal Holdinga have announced pre-tax profits of £45.5m, with matchday revenue exceeding £100m for the first time and 445 of the 655 private apartments already sold to the tune of…

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Fan Loyalty: In Rafa We Trust!

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“Seeing these smiling faces is the greatest pleasure. They have been magnificent all season. They have been our 12th man. I have always said our fans are the best in…

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MLS refereeing: is Platini’s Fantastic Five the answer?

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Back in June, as Major League Soccer was finding its stride on the other side of the Atlantic, Michel Platini and UEFA confirmed that this year’s Europa League would be…

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Vermaelen to net a goal for Arsenal against Fulham?

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Due to their demolition jobs on Everton, Portsmouth and Wigan, Arsenal have reportedly helped Sporting Index spread punters to pocket £500,000 already this season. Wenger’s charges must make the short…

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Campbell finds out League Two is not the Costa del Sol

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First they appoint a former England manager as their Director of Football, then they go and sign a former England international, surely this is any clubs dream, but evidently not…

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Soccerlens Podcast: Inside Sol Campbell’s mind, the Government v FA and European debate

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Hello and welcome to episode 21 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast. Join ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and esteemed sports journalist Iain Spragg as they chew over all things football. This…

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Fantasy Football Week 7: Classy Defenders and Wing Wizards

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Seven goals, seven minutes of added time, seven players from the Big Four in the team of the week. Yes, the big boys claimed back their rightful place at the…

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Manchester United to beat Stoke City with another late, late goal?

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The Premier League goal glut continued last weekend, much to the delight of the majority of buyers of total goals spreads. The Big Four played their part with games involving…

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Michael Owen: The Signing of the Season? An Inside Look at Manchester United’s Devious Deal

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Michael Owen has been a polemic figure throughout his career. At 29 years of age many critics claim that he is already past his prime; that his workrate has slowed,…

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Roger Milla: History against African teams but expect upsets at the 2010 World Cup

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Roger Milla burst onto the big stage at the grand old age of 38 when he scored four never-to-be-forgotten goals for Cameroon at the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in…

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Happy Birthday Daniel, Fancy a Free Chlamydia test?

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What Happened to the Traditional Scoreboard? Tonight I made the short trip from my house to watch Nottingham Forest v Blackburn in one of the Carling Cup games many had…

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Worst Goalkeeper Ever v Worst Striker Ever

If you thought Ben Foster’s gaffe last weekend was bad, then you haven’t seen anything yet. Here’s how things really, really go wrong when a bad keeper meets a bad…

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Can two wrongs make a right?

Thanks to Eduardo, diving has once again risen to the summit of football’s trendy topic list. Whatever the rights or wrongs of the UEFA charge and its subsequent overturning on…

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Standing Up for Football

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We’ve all been there. It’s the last minute and your team is clinging on to a vital, undeserved win away from home. You stand and bellow support for your lads…

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A weekend to remember

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Goals galore!  Football is really back with a bang now! Let us start off with the most competitive Manchester derby that has occured since football officially began in 1992.  A…

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A-League Review: Perth Glory wins in Goal Fest

A large number of good results this round, including an interesting match in Brisbane, with two disappointing defensive errors gifting a win to a deserving Perth Glory. Central Coast won the first ever Battle of the Coasts, in magnificent fashion. Sydney FC won by a narrow margin, but that seems to be a trend for the Sky Blues. Melbourne defeated Adelaide away, but still look disappointing, and will probably not defend their title this season. Despite their valiant efforts, North Queensland were unable to lift themselves off the bottom of the table.

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Player gets knocked out…and then his ambulance crashes

Universidad de Chile striker Juan Manuel Olivera is recovering after he was knocked out during a match and then the ambulance taking him to hospital crashed. “It was a tragicomic…

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Soccerlens Podcast: Dissecting Premier League’s homegrown rule, Ade’s a riot and big match previews

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Hello and welcome to episode 20 of the world famous ‘new look’ Soccerlens Podcast. Join ex-footballer Adrian Clarke and esteemed sports journalist Iain Spragg as they chew over all things…

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Can Seattle Sounders win a debut double?

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Seattle Sounders burst in through the saloon doors in March, chewing lazily on tobacco as they stood proud in front of the regulars and declared their intention to take Major…

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The biggest Manchester derby in years – who will take the spoils?

The clock is ticking down to the start of the most talked about Manchester derby in years. A resurgent city have emerged like a phoenix from the flames when compared…

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Adebayor isn’t done with Arsenal players yet

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A-League Preview: Can Brisbane Roar mount a serious championship challenge?

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Adelaide United vs Melbourne Victory Hindmarsh Stadium What will be a very tough encounter, on the basis of revenge. Adelaide losing in the finals of last season hurt, and will…

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