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Timely farewell to Everton servant Neville

April 13th, 2013 by Alan Feehely

Alan Feehily praises the Everton skipper who this week announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Mirandinha – From the Seleção to St.James’ Park

April 12th, 2013 by Mark Godfrey

Mark Godfrey looks at one of the first South Americans to make a real impact in the English football.

Michael in Madrid: A Spanish Stigma

March 20th, 2013 by Ben Barker

Following Michael Owen’s decision to retire at the end of the season, Ben Barker discusses spell in La Liga.

Ryan Giggs – 1000 not out

March 2nd, 2013 by Colin Millar

Ahead of the Welshman’s 1000th senior game, Colin Millar looks at some stats from Ryan Giggs’ illustrious career.

VIDEO: Aleks Kolarov and the Harlem ‘Sheik’

February 20th, 2013 by Back Page Football

It may only be a passing internet fad but the Harlem Shake has exploded in recent weeks, and web savvy Manchester City are the first Premier League to take a stab at it.

History will not leave Jamie Carragher in the shadows

February 8th, 2013 by Gavin Cooney

Gavin Cooney pays tribute to a Liverpool legend who will retire from playing the game at the end of the current campaign.

FA Cup 3rd Round Nostalgia: Spurs downed by Sky Blues in classic final

January 4th, 2013 by Mark Godfrey

With the big boys entering the FA Cup this weekend, Mark Godfrey looks back at the 1987 final.

Replacing the King: Players who tried to take the throne

December 3rd, 2012 by Joe Cawley

Joe Cawley looks at some of the players who have filled the void left by Eric Cantona at Manchester United.

Legends of the Crazy Gang

December 1st, 2012 by Mark Godfrey

As MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon get set to go head to head in the FA Cup, Mark Godfrey looks at some of the fondly remembered names from the Wimbledon side of the lates 80s.