Monthly Archives: February 2011

Why old stadiums are great – part one: Location

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Michael

I’m a big fan of some of the old football grounds in England and find it sad so many clubs are compelled to build new stadiums for financial reasons. In this series of articles I’m going to explore why I … Continue reading →

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UEFA – do as they say, not as they do

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Michael

A quick mention for this article on ticket prices for the Champions League final courtesy of A Different League. People have been warning that football will eat itself for a long time – sometimes I wish it would hurry up … Continue reading →

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The Great English Talent Race

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Michael

This week was all about the elite side of European club football as the Champions League resumed, but it was future of English football that the Premier League was trying to champion on Monday when it announced plans to overhaul … Continue reading →

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Footballer in says one thing does the other shocker.

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michael

The outpouring of grief from Liverpool fans following the sale of Fernando Torres to Chelsea has been predictable. I can understand their disappointment, but I’m a little surprised at how shocked some of them are. A quick look on their … Continue reading →

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