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Author: Pavan

The secret world of Paolo di Canio

The secret world of Paolo di Canio

April 16, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano takes a lighthearted look at what Paolo di Canio must have been thinking during the Tyne-Wear derby as his side fired three goals past Newcastle.

Veni, Vidi, Vici: Why Manchester City had to win the Manchester derby

Veni, Vidi, Vici: Why Manchester City had to win the Manchester derby

April 9, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano reflects on City’s victory in the Manchester derby last night and the effect it will have in seasons to come.

Kicking racism out of football

Kicking racism out of football

April 3, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano wonders if FIFA will at long last take a firm stance against racism as it threatens to rear its ugly head once more.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

March 28, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano asks why we naively continue to expect loyalty from professional footballers despite having been let down countless times before.

A European footballing revolution in Singapore

A European footballing revolution in Singapore

March 25, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano discusses football prosperity in one of South-east Asia’s most developed nations, thanks to years of forward-planning.

We want our trophy back!

We want our trophy back!

March 18, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano discusses Manchester United’s rampant push towards title number 20.

Tackles, or the lack of...

Tackles, or the lack of…

March 14, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano discusses a dying art in modern football.

Man (caught) in the middle

Man (caught) in the middle

March 7, 2013 by Pavan

Pavan Mano discusses Tuesday night’s big Champions League controversy and the referee at the centre of it.

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