Death of a linesman
The Guardian reports on the death of linesman Richard Nieuwenhuizen, beaten up at an amateur game in early December and what it means for Dutch football: Yet moments after the players started shaking...
View ArticleAC Milan takes a stand against racism
Kevin Prince Boateng walks off in a friendly match after being racially abused by some Pro Patria supporters: Anti-racism campaigners praised Boateng’s decision to walk off. Piara Powar, the executive...
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Boo-yah!
That was a beautiful goal. Now if only Villa can stay up I’ll be a happy camper.
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Into the Dripping Pan
How do you get the punters to come to your matches when you’re Lewes F.C. and playing in the Isthmian League (Premier Division), six levels below the Premier League? Lure them with brilliant match day...
View Article“You’ll Never Walk Alone”
It’s incredibly tense in the English Premier League at the moment, with three teams fighting for the title. With Manchester United disintegrating and lucky to secure European football, the much...
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1-5? Bloody nora!
So that was unexpected. Like a lot of people I was worried getting into this game, a rematch of the 2010 Worldcup Final, with Holland playing Spain again. Our team had gotten worse in the past four...
View ArticleEngland out — what did you expect?
So Costa Rica surprised everybody except those paying attention by beating Italy 1-0, sealing England’s early exit from the Worldcup. Let the wailing and gnashing of teeth begin. But should we really...
View Article‘E that were tense
So the first half was shaky enough already and then the Mexicans scored and so up until the 88th minute I thought “this is it, we’re going home. And then Sneijder scored a wonder goal to keep us in,...
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