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David Bowie Inspires Aston Villa To Victory

As Aston Villa walked out to face Crystal Palace at Villa Park on Tuesday night to the strains of “Heroes” by David Bowie, it sounded pretty startling.

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The FA Cup: The Cup That Cheers

The FA Cup has got the lot, like Woody Allen at his peak or The Beatles’ “White Album”, a hotchpotch of perfection confection.

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The 10 Most Common Football clichés

The most common, ridiculous, nonsensical irritating football clichés that get branded about willy-nilly every game day.

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Football’s Greatest Cult Figures Part Two

Who are football’s greatest cult figures? Part Two. Jon Langford presents more footballing heroes including Billy Bremner, Duncan Ferguson and Eric Cantona.

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Football’s Greatest Cult Figures: Part Three

Who are Football’s Greatest Cult Figures? We love them and hate them with equal fervor and frustration. Here’s the final set of heroes & villains.

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The Best & Worst of Football 2015 Awards

It\’s that time of year again, folks. Matty Lawrence reveals the worst football manager, best team and worst tweeter of 2015

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A Tribute To Don Howe – Footballing Legend

There is no doubt that Don Howe was one of the true giants of the game, a coaching visionary. Dave Bowler pays tribute to the legendary Arsenal man.

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St. Pauli Fans In New York City

FC St. Pauli extends all the way to our own East River, specifically at the East River Bar (ERB), located in Williamsburg, under the bridge.

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NYC Hammers at Smithfield Hall

The Hammers are back! and no one is more excited about that than Sean Fewel, AKA ‘West Ham Sean’ – leader of the NYC Hammers

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Bayern Munich Supporters Of New York City

The Bayern Munich supporters club (FCB NYC) is based at Smithfield Hall in New York City. Read all about them in this article.

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