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Remembering Frank Sidebottom

June 21st, 2011 by Chris Ledger

Chris Ledger remembers Frank Sidebottom, the lovable character of Chris Sievey who died this day last year.

André Villas-Boas’ Appointment: Déjà Vu or Dawning of a New Era?

June 21st, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

With André Villas-Boas rumoured to be on the verge of taking over at Chelsea, Ciaran Kelly looks at whether the young manager can establish his own identity or will forever be labelled the ‘New Mourinho’.

Crucial Summer for Anelka

June 21st, 2011 by Matthew Kenny

At 32 years of age Nicholas Anelka hasn’t got many years left in him and Matthew Kenny looks at what the future could hold for Le Sulk.

In The Blog – Victory Blog

June 20th, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

We’re heading Down Under for the latest installment of In The Blog as we chat to James from Victory Blog, a website dedicated to Melbourne Victory.

SPL Transfer Round Up (Part 1)

June 20th, 2011 by Martin Campbell

After a slow start to the offseason the transfer news is starting to pick up in Scotland and Martin Campbell has all the ins and outs so far.

Blaise Matuidi: A crossroads but which road leads to Euro 2012?

June 19th, 2011 by Back Page Football

It’s an important summer for Blaise Matuidi of St. Etienne as he decides whether to stick out in Ligue 1 or head for pastures new, writes Jamie Dalton.

Russia’s managerial merry-go-round in full swing

June 19th, 2011 by Domm Norris

Domm Norris brings us the latest from Russia as Ruud Gullit’s brief tenure in charge of Terek Grozny comes to an end.

Hold the BackPage – Wrong Eck of the Woods

June 18th, 2011 by Back Page Football

The lads are back for another week and look at the controversial appointment of Alex McLeish at Aston Villa, the latest transfer gossip, and goings on in the League of Ireland.

Fill Your Squad For Free!

June 17th, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

The Premier League clubs have begun their yearly cull of players and we have all the names of those looking for pastures new.

Belize, Belize, Belize Let Me Get What I Want

June 16th, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

It might be more than three years until the next World Cup but qualifying has just gotten underway with Belize and Montserrat chasing their own impossible dream.