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The Dave Bowler archives

A fascinating collection of Dave Bowler’s best work for First Touch. Dave is the author of many great biographies including Alf Ramsey and Bill Shankly.

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Brendan Rodgers Sacked By Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers was sacked by Liverpool this week while Sunderland part ways with Dick Advocaat in the latest EPL shake ups.

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Wayne Rooney Breaks England Goalscoring Record

Wayne Rooney became the first man to notch 50 goals for England, thereby breaking a record held by Sir Bobby Charlton

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Making Plans With Nigel Pearson

the Nigel Pearson you think you know from media appearances is light years away from the one who made such a huge impression at The Hawthorns.

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Questions Pave The New Wembley Way

On this, the 8th anniversary of the new Wembley Stadium, it does make you wonder why the FA bothered building it in the first place.

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How To Fill English Football Stadiums

With the wealth divide in the game growing Dave Bowler has some interesting ideas on how to fill English football stadiums around the country.

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David Ginola For President Of FIFA

David Ginola, French international winger of the past, has put forward his name as a challenger to Sepp Blatter at FIFA and is off on a publicity junket.

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