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Author: Ollie McManus

Once attempted to run for FIFA President. Have a passion for writing about the obscure stories: I've covered football everywhere from Libya, Syria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Uzbekistan to England, Australia and Brazil. @OliverGMcManus on Twitter.
Interview - In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

Interview – In-depth with Johnny McKinstry

September 2, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Ollie McManus explores the realities of football management off the beaten path in an in-depth interview with globe-trotting Northern Irishman Johnny McKinstry

Anything you can do, we can do better...Tottenham's miraculous Champions League comeback

Anything you can do, we can do better…Tottenham’s miraculous Champions League comeback

May 14, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Oliver McManus looks at how Tottenham Hotspur managed to beat Ajax and outshine Liverpool in the greatest week of Champions League comebacks.

AFC Asian Cup 2019 - Will the debut nations cause an upset?

AFC Asian Cup 2019 – Will the debut nations cause an upset?

January 5, 2019 by Ollie McManus

Oliver McManus guides us through the debut nations at the 17th edition of the AFC Asian Cup – all you need to know to impress your friends at the next pub quiz.

Assessing this season's UEFA Champions League dark horses

Assessing this season’s UEFA Champions League dark horses

September 11, 2018 by Ollie McManus

Oliver McManus investigates who are the dark horses most likely to spring a surprise in the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League.

Project 2026 - The United States' deadline for success

Project 2026 – The United States’ deadline for success

July 31, 2018 by Ollie McManus

Project 2026. That’s what it’s about now for the footballing hierarchy of America, Oliver McManus explores their latest target for success.

The Maroons - Assessing Qatar's ability to make an impact on the pitch

The Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch

June 8, 2018 by Ollie McManus

With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.

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