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    Friday
    Jul112014

    Netherlands Midfielder Linked With Old Trafford Move - Why Sneijder Might Not Fit In At Manchester United

    According to the Mirror, 30-year-old Galatasaray and Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder has been offered to Manchester United. Having played for some of Europe’s top clubs, including Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Ajax, he could now be on his way to Old Trafford to make his debut in the Premier League.

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    Wednesday
    Jun252014

    A Bite Too Far - Why Luis Suarez's Antics Are Ruining A Great Career

    Exactly what are the ramifications of biting another player?  Perhaps we should know after Luis Suarez’s highlighted the issue with an attack on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic just last year, yet the world of football finds itself perplexed again after a repeat incident.  The repeat offender, however, is the bigger talking point.

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    Tuesday
    Mar042014

    Moyes Out? Manchester United Need To Forget About Van Gaal

    There has been many an opinion shared on the demise of the Premier league champions. David Moyes has come under fire from some die hard Manchester United fans who have questioned whether the former Everton man is up to the task in hand.

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    Friday
    Feb282014

    Liverpool Linked With Former Barcelona Ace - Here's Why The Move Could Reignite The Spaniard's Career

    Liverpool are reported to be interested in Barcelona forward Bojan Krkic with talks of a £5m summer move. The 23-year old has endured a sticky loan spell at Ajax making just 15 league appearances and has hit the back of the net twice. But could it be a move that reignites what looks to be a stagnating career?

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    Monday
    Feb242014

    Why Tottenham And Louis Van Gaal Are The Perfect Match

    Following the Euro 2016 draw in Nice, Van Gaal confirmed that he would not be in charge for the 2016 campaign and said he wants to manage in England. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich man also mentioned Tottenham as a possible destination for next season, casting more doubt over Tim Sherwood’s position.

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    Wednesday
    Dec112013

    Italian Clubs Fighting For Their Lives in the Champions League

    With the loss from Juventus yesterday, sending the Italian club out of the Champions League, it seems as if the remaining Italian clubs are fighting for their survival as well today in the last match day. AC Milan are playing Ajax, both clubs are only separated by one point in group h. While Napoli are playing Arsenal, Napoli are currently tied with Boruissa Dortmund in the middle of the table on 9 points. All matches are being played in Italy however, so both clubs have home field advantage.

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    Saturday
    Nov232013

    7 Standout Players In The Dutch Top Tier Who Premier League Clubs Should Be Looking At

    Next in the series of 'who's on offer?' the Eredivisie. Again, for those of you that don't know it's the Dutch league. The Eredivisie is on the up in terms of interest and popularity which there are a number of reasons for. The first is that nine points separates the league leaders from 14th. The league is absolutely wide open this season, with seven or eight teams in the mix for the title. It's currently Vitesse who lead the pack on 24 points with AZ Alkmaar just a point behind. The second reason is that the Dutch league sees a lot of good football played with a lot of talent on show. This frequently leaves the audience wanting more. The final reason I'll provide today, although I could go on, is that the teams in the league often promote the use of young talents. Ajax are famous for it. Anyway, down to my list:

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    Tuesday
    Nov052013

    Why Fans Should Give Luis Suarez A Break

    A few months ago if I was asked to choose a few words to describe Luis Suarez, I guarantee that a majority of them would be quite vulgar. I was already was on the fence about him prior to the day of his afternoon Branislav Ivanovic snack, and that proved the final straw. I could not take his negative attitude any longer and I jumped on the bandwagon of Suarez-haters. However, once upon a time, I didn’t hate him, and slowly he’s starting to make his way back into my good graces.

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    Monday
    Oct072013

    A look back at Dennis Bergkamp - Arsenal's non-flying Dutchman

    When Dennis Bergkamp joined Arsenal in 1995 for a club record fee of £7.5million, it was seen as a significant signing for the Gunners. Arsenal were going through a period of decline and Bergkamp was already an established international player and he would play a huge part of the success Arsenal would later find.

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    Friday
    Jul262013

    Is Liverpool man worth the baggage? A look at his past (video)

    With Arsenal supposedly emptying the bank in an attempt to lure Liverpool's Luis Suarez to the Emirates we ask, is the Uruguayan goal-getter worth the baggage?

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    Tuesday
    Jun112013

    Liverpool and Tottenham locked in battle of Belgian

    How long can the seemingly endless line of Belgium talent last you might find yourself asking - given the remarkable number of quality players the relatively tiny nation has brought England's top flight over the last year or two.

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    Saturday
    Jun082013

    Johan Cruyff's swansong (Video)

    I bet Ajax felt very silly after not offering the legendary Johan Cruyff a one year contract at the end of his playing career.

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    Friday
    May312013

    3 Luis Suarez replacements for Liverpool - statistics and videos

    It was revealed today that the man we love to hate, Luis Suarez, will be leaving Liverpool in the summer in search of more money, Champions League football, and a more peaceful environment.

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    Friday
    May242013

    Jozy Altidore: Soon to be hot cake? 

    While anyone with the faintest of interests in matters football will give a knowing chuckle or sad shake of head at the mention of former American wunderkind Freddy Adu, most wouldn’t know what to make of Jozy Altidore.

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    Wednesday
    May222013

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic - the trophy magnet (Video)

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a bit like marmite; you either love him or hate him. Throughout his career, which has included many of Europe's finest clubs, he has constantly divided opinion as to whether he is a truly great player. At times he can do the unbelievable and you wonder how anyone can question his ability, whilst other moments show a petulant, self-absorbed player who seems reluctant to work hard and quick to criticise teammates. Where do you stand regarding the Swedish international?

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