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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

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Is the Premier League funding ‘grassroots’ football enough?

May 16th, 2013 by James Bayley

James Bayley looks at the distribution of funds to football in the UK.

Manchester United, Sir Alex, and me

May 15th, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano’s personal tribute to, and memories of, Sir Alex following his decision to call it quits after 26 years in charge of the world’s biggest football club.

Can Villarreal bounce back into the Spanish top flight?

May 13th, 2013 by Lee Davies

Lee Davies reports on the battle for a La Liga return.

Ferguson retires where he should, perched at the top

May 9th, 2013 by Joe Cawley

Joe Cawley praises the legendary manager following his retirement announcement yesterday.

Well done Gareth Bale, but who’s in line for Team of the Season next year?

May 2nd, 2013 by Jake Evans

Jake Evans digs out his crystal ball.

Arsene Wenger’s ode to disappointed love

May 1st, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano puts himself in Arsene Wenger’s shoes, and pens a song to his former Gunner, Robin van Persie.

The success story of Montreal Impact

May 1st, 2013 by James Kilpatrick

Montreal Impact have only been a team in MLS for just over a year and already there are signs of them being the league’s leading force, writes James Kilpatrick.

Champions League dissapointment IS reason to panic

April 30th, 2013 by Nikica Kolundzic

Nikica Kolundzic discusses the Premier League’s standing in wworld football.

On (dis)respect, cannibalism, and Luis Suarez

April 22nd, 2013 by Pavan Mano

After Luis Suarez bizarrely attempted to chew part of Branislav Ivanovic’s arm off last night, Pavan Mano reflects on the striker’s latest transgression and what it means in the context of his future and Liverpool’s.