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The Bojan brain twister

July 28th, 2011 by Dylan Fahy

Bojan Krkic looked set to have it all at Barcelona but, as Dylan Fahy points out, it hasn’t exactly gone according to plan for the Catalan side’s youngest ever La Liga player.

Fan Focus: Everton

July 28th, 2011 by Kevin Coleman

Today we speak to Everton fan and contributor to fanblog Grand Old Team, Dylan DeLoretta.

It has been another typically quiet summer at Goodison Park on the transfer front. At the time of writing, the Toffees have yet to dip their toe into the market – which displays the lack of financial clout they currently possess. Despite this – Everton seem to be in a stable enough position having already [...]

In recognition of the risk takers

July 28th, 2011 by Caleb Cousens

Mario Balotelli may be more than a tad crazy but Caleb Cousens believes that the game needs more like him.

Al Volo: In The Shadow Of Greatness

July 27th, 2011 by Adam Digby

After a brief offseason break, Adam Digby returns with his excellent Al Volo column and looks at the legend that is Gaetano Scirea.

Fan Focus: Chelsea

July 27th, 2011 by Kevin Coleman

Today we speak to Chelsea fan and person behind The Chelsea Blog Denise Hone about life after Ancelotti, what to expect of Andre Villas-Boas and why Chelsea fans are concerned with the lack of transfer activity so far this summer.

Season Preview: Chelsea

July 27th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly previews Chelsea with serious in depth analysis of Andre Villas-Boas’ first season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

Damien Comolli welcomes £20m signing Jordan Henderson to Anfield

Liverpool’s transfer activity – not much ‘Kop’

July 27th, 2011 by Nicholas Godden

Liverpool have spent big this summer but Nicholas Godden isn’t overly impressed with their transfer strategy.

Would Messi get the same criticism for Balotelli’s back-heel?

July 27th, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Mad Mario has been at it again, but Andrew McCarten wonders whether his latest controversy would have been so bad had it been committed by someone else.