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Arsenal face Atlético Madrid in UEFA semi final draw
Arsenal who are only three points behind Chelsea in the premiership after a return to form late in teh season have been drawn against Atlético Madrid in a mouth-watering Euopa League semi final. Marseille will play Salzburg. Atlético were the team Gunners manager Arsene Wenger was hoping to avoid until the final in Lyon, conceding this week to BT Sport that they are "the strongest on paper." On the first legs on Thursday 26 April Arsenal host Atlético Madrid, Marseille...
The Fantasy Football Blog Week 28 – serene progression
Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. The Week 1 review is here, Week 2 transfers & preview here, Week 3 preview here, Week 4 preview here, Week 5 preview here, Week 6 preview here, Week 7 preview here, Week 8 preview here, Week 9 preview here, Week 10 preview here, Week 11 preview here. Week 12 preview here. Week 13 preview here. Week 14 preview here. Week 15 here. Week 16 here. Week 17 here. Week 18 here. Week 19 here. Week 20 here. Week 21 here. Week 22 here....
Marked headstone for only footballer to captain both Everton and Liverpool 78 years after death
A Scots footballer, who was the only man in history to captain both Everton and Liverpool, has finally been given a marked headstone 78 years after his death. Andrew Hannah captained Everton to their first league Championship success in 1891, then led Liverpool to Lancashire League Division Two titles. The fullback died on May 29, 1940, at the age of 75 and was buried in an unmarked grave at Kilbowie Cemetery in Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. But now, nearly 80 years...
How Man City vs Liverpool could shape England’s Summer
Manchester City FC v Liverpool FC, Champions League quarter-final second leg 19.45pm BST (watch live on BT Sport) By Matt MJ Michell @MJMichell of @ParkTheMicPod One of the most complete performances across 45 minutes left the Premier League champions-in-waiting bereft of ideas how to stop the unstoppable red tide sweeping across their defensive line. Liverpool take the three goal advantage forward, where a place in the Champions League semi finalswill be awarded to the victor tonight. This game however will have...
The Fantasy Football Blog Week 27 – a return to form
Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. The Week 1 review is here, Week 2 transfers & preview here, Week 3 preview here, Week 4 preview here, Week 5 preview here, Week 6 preview here, Week 7 preview here, Week 8 preview here, Week 9 preview here, Week 10 preview here, Week 11 preview here. Week 12 preview here. Week 13 preview here. Week 14 preview here. Week 15 here. Week 16 here. Week 17 here. Week 18 here. Week 19 here. Week 20 here. Week 21 here. Week...
Decision Time at Chelsea
One of the most successful English clubs in terms of trophies over the last 20 years, Chelsea have been a serial title challenger since their takeover by Roman Abramovich in 2003. Back to back Premier League victories, countless silverware at Wembley and a run of 86 home games unbeaten at Fortress Stamford Bridge last decade, spanning over 4 years now sounds preposterous. However, during the last 10 years or so Chelsea's mantle of impregnability has slipped. The early Mourinho squad...
Fan sends in comical application letter for West Brom manager’s job
A West Brom fan has applied for the vacant manager's job, after the departure of Alan Pardew. The club are rock bottom of the Premier League and premier league survival is looking tricky. Step forward 33-year-old James Whitley to save the day. Pardew, 56, was appointed on 29 November after the Baggies sacked Tony Pulis following a run of 10 Premier League games without a victory. Now bottom of the table, a 2-1 home defeat by Burnley on Saturday left them 10 points from...
RIP Ray Wilkins, a well-loved legend of Chelsea, Manchester United, AC Milan, Queens Park Rangers, Rangers, England and football commentating
By Jack Granard Announced today is the sad news that England legend and all round nice guy Ray “Butch” Wilkins has unfortunately died aged 61. The former Chelsea assistant coach had fallen ill from cardiac arrest last month and had been in critical condition at St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, south-west London. The midfield enforcer leaves a legacy of playing at the top level for 24 years at Chelsea, Manchester United, Milan, Queens Park Rangers and Rangers. In a glittering...
The Hollywoodization of cricket: Could the Australian ball tampering fiasco be a boon for test cricket?
Amidst the furore that is the Australian ball tampering scandal many of us have failed to notice that a rather enthralling test series is about to draw to an equally dramatic close in Johannesburg. After four 5 day games and countless hours of cricket that has produced some captivating moments the game looks to be tipping in favour of the hosts, although the prognosis has changed almost daily since the first ball was bowled in Durban at the start of...