Recession Proof Football: The Junior Leagues

3 goals, 1 red card, countless yellows, the manager sent to the clubhouse, a late fight back, endless banter on the terraces and hundreds of missed chances. Oh, and the keeper went up for 3 corners as well.

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Could Van Wolfswinkel be the man to wake Norwich from their slumber?

Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky Van Wolfswinkel appears to be the latest in a long line of strikers linked with a move to Carrow Road this January. However, with reported targets Gary Hooper likely to stay in Glasgow to see out Celtic’s Champions League campaign and Danny Graham being prepared to fight for his place in Swansea’s League Cup Final line-up, Norwich manager Chris Hughton may now focus his full attention on acquiring the services of Van Wolfswinkel.

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Liverpool's Sebastian Coates would be a great signing for Wigan

Last week’s gossip columns were awash with rumours that Brendan Rodgers would be prepared to loan out Uruguayan centre-half Sebastian Coates. Wigan are one of many interested parties including West Brom and Championship side Bolton Wanderers. With Coates having failed to break into the first team at Anfield, a loan deal to the DW Stadium could be a great move for all parties.

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Where next for Aston Villa?

Since the day Martin O'Neill left Villa Park for the last time, Aston Villa have been somewhat spiralling towards the lower echelons of the Premier League.

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Is Yanga Mbiwa worth the fuss? (Video)

The imminent transfer of French International Mapou Yanga Mbiwa is not sitting well with Montpellier president Louis Nicollin.

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The Money Game

Has football lost its identity beneath all the money that has been poured upon it? Billion pound TV deals continue to show the worldwide demand that the Premier league can attract, so why, in a time of such fantastic commercial success, are we seeing so many teams on the brink of collapse, and has the game been affected for better or for worse by the influx of foreign players and cash rich owners from abroad?

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The Premier League XI To Take On The FIFPro XI

When the FIFPro World XI of the Year was announced at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony earlier this month, fans were surprised by the lack of Premier League stars in the team.

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Did the Premier League need Wesley Sneijder?

This may sound a case of sour grapes at the Dutch International choosing to go to the Turkish League with Galatasaray, but did the Premier League need him?

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Brittle Arsenal can't rely on Jack the Lad (Video)

Tony Adams. Patrick Vieira. Thierry Henry. Robin Van Persie - All experienced, driven Arsenal leaders during Arsene Wenger’s reign who took command when the Gunners needed to be dug out of a hole.

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Is Florian Thauvin Wenger’s next magic trick? (Video)

Arsenal boss may just decide to add Bastia’s number 17 to his ranks.

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De Guzman shines for the Swans (Video)

With two goals in their 3-1 win at home to Stoke, are Swansea about to see the best of Jonathan de Guzman?

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Just exactly who is Mauricio Pochettino?

Many football fans were shocked to see Nigel Adkins sacked by Southampton, but that was only the first surprise at the South Coast club.

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Could Gary Hooper score goals in the Premier League? (Video)

Having just turned down a bid of around £5 million, Celtic will be hoping to keep hold of their goal machine Gary Hooper.

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Loic Remy to fire QPR to safety (Video)

A man who has been linked with almost every Premier League team over the last few years, Loic Remy has finally made his way to English shores.

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Is £62 too much to pay for a ticket to football?

With Manchester City returning 912 unsold tickets to the Emirates Stadium, just how much are football fans willing to pay to watch their club?

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