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Author: Nick Balchin

A young aspiring journalist currently studying at University. Possess a strong interest in anything football and try to write as so.
Euro 2012: A history of Euro transfer 'flops'

Euro 2012: A history of Euro transfer ‘flops’

June 20, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin lists a number of players who promised so much at the Euros but delivered so little with their post-tournament moves.

Aston Villa: The poisoned chalice

Aston Villa: The poisoned chalice

May 24, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at the Aston Villa managerial merry-go-round.

The day Liverpool lost its 'Heart and Soul'

The day Liverpool lost its ‘Heart and Soul’

May 18, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at Kenny Dalglish’s departure from Liverpool.

The rise of the 'new' Gary Neville

The rise of the ‘new’ Gary Neville

May 16, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Gary Neville has laid solid foundations for a career after retiring from the playing side of things, writes Nick Balchin.

Barcelona 'Boot Room'

Barcelona ‘Boot Room’

May 14, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at the future of Barcelona post Pep.

Liverpool: Battling on with a Warrior's spirit

Liverpool: Battling on with a Warrior’s spirit

May 13, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at Liverpool’s new kit deal with American manufacturer Warrior.

Steve Kean: An Idiot in Blackburn?

Steve Kean: An Idiot in Blackburn?

May 12, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin looks at the current situation at Blackburn Rovers who this week failed to beat the drop.

Decisions, decisions: Roy Hodgson to announce his England squad

Decisions, decisions: Roy Hodgson to announce his England squad

May 10, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin offers his thoughts on the English Euro 2012 squad which will be announced shortly.

The troublesome Lionel Messi

The troublesome Lionel Messi

May 8, 2012 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin beleives that not everything is rosey in the world of Barcelona and Lionel Messi.

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