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The Rise Of Football Snobbery

Football Snobbery grew in stature with the dominance of Barcelona and they have refused to abate any with the slow decline of the afore-mentioned team.

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The Full Scottish Team Of The Season 2016

With the Premiership title confirmed, it’s time for the second annual Full Scottish team of the season for 2016. See which players made the cut.

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The Tragedy Of Hillsborough Exposed

Nowadays of course, we would know exactly what was happening within seconds at Hillsborough. Back then, we knew what we were told, and not a lot more.

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The Brad Friedel Interview (USA)

In this full-length interview, current U.S. U-19 head coach and former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel talks about his squad.

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Hearts With One Purpose Alone

When the beloved Irish poet W.B. Yeats, wrote the line, “Hearts with one purpose alone,” he was writing about the members of the Easter Rising of 1916.

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Jack Wilshere Is Back In The Headlines

Like an immature schoolboy steadfastly refusing to learn his maths assignment, Jack Wilshere, Jack the lad once again refuses to stay out of the limelight.

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England Expects More From Roy Hodgson

Another week in the life of England boss Roy Hodgson, another week when his reputation has been at the mercy of our bi-polar footballing nation.

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Sorry Dele Alli, There’s Only One Bryan Robson

Tottenham’s Dele Alli has been catching the eye and receiving plaudits, culminating in Roy Hodgson suggesting that he could even become the new Bryan Robson.

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Interview With Dave Walsh – Ireland Legend

Just before St Patrick\’s Day, Irish football lost one of its greats with the death of Dave Walsh at age 92. Here is his interview with Dave Bowler from 2007.

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Liverpool players Steve McManaman, Rob Jones, Stan Collymore and Jason McAteer,dressed as the beatles

George Martin – I Read The News Today, Oh Boy

The sad passing of George Martin, fifth Beatle, might not immediately seem to have any footballing connection, but hold on there.

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