Category Archives: La Liga

Stoke City: traveller be ye warned, here be monsters.

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Michael

The case for and against Stoke City has become increasingly exaggerated since their promotion to the Premier League. They are painted as destroyers of football, or the perfect example of how to establish a less fancied club in the Premier … Continue reading →

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United’s Groundhog Day, Rodgers’ Redemption, backing the wrong goal machine, and other musings.

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Michael

Going on holiday means my blog has been rather neglected (as has my five-a-day intake of fresh fruit and vegetables – thank you cooks of Tennessee), but now I’m back it’s time to vent on a few recent stories. Champions … Continue reading →

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The Spanish Procession

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Michael

I can’t imagine there’s ever been greater world focus on La Liga, even during the previous Galacticos era. The attention of the English media rarely diverts from Real Madrid and Barcelona, and although this isn’t a fair reflection on the football culture in Spain, it’s not hard … Continue reading →

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Messi on target for record season?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Michael

There’s a lot more to his game than goals, but with each passing year Lionel Messi  is becoming increasingly prolific as a forward. Aged 23, he’s already plundered 154 first team goals for Barcelona in only 237 games, and his … Continue reading →

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