International Friendlies Versus Olympic Football – The Battle to be More Pointless

It’s that time of the month again, the international break.  Loathed by club managers and, if you are not from one of the eight teams involved in the Euro 2012 play-offs, loathed by the fans. 

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Scotland In Europe - For A Limited Time Only

Does any European league have a worse record in UEFA competition over the past couple of seasons than the SPL?  I would highly doubt it.  Last season, Hibernian, Motherwell and Dundee United knocked out in the Qualifying Rounds of the Europa League, Celtic knocked out of the Qualifying Rounds of both the Champions League and Europa League.  Rangers dropping out of the Champions League and then getting knocked out of the Europa League after mustering a meagre one win in ten games.

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Top 10 Myths Of Football

You can’t watch or read about a game of football these days without seeing or hearing something from a commentator or writer that means nothing.  Here’s my top ten:

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Maaaan City - Founded In 2011 (At Least In America)

So when did Manchester City finally cross over from “wannabe” contenders to a proper force in English football?  Was it the arrival of the Arab Sheikhs? The first big deadline-day swoop (Robinho)?  Qualifying for the Champions League?  The realisation they don’t need Carlos Tevez?  Or the recent derby demolition at Old Trafford?

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Defenders Paying The Penalty (Serves Them Right)

It’s pretty obvious Chelsea have had a horrendous week.  Their captain and talisman under police investigation for racism, their billionaire owner unable to do what he wants with the stadium and losing five goals at home to Arsenal.  Yet if I was a Chelsea fan there is one moment from the past week that may have troubled me even more.

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