October « 2011 « Back Page Football

Archive for October, 2011

London Calling: Pearce to lead GB in Olympic debut

October 27th, 2011 by mattdavies

Matt Davies looks ahead to Team GB’s Olympic Games campaign with Stuart Pearce confirmed as the side’s manager.

2011/2012: The season Napoli finally emerged from Diego Maradona’s shadow

October 26th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Serie A club Napoli who have enjoyed something of a resurgence over the past 12 months or so.

Schalke continue progress and Dortmund thrill

October 26th, 2011 by Jonathan Lines

The highest-profile of the weekend’s fixtures was the early Sunday match between rivals and Bundesliga giants Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke 04. Jefferson Farfán scored the only goal for the visitors, and it was a far more entertaining game than the 1-0 scoreline suggested. Farfan’s was a marvellous solo goal. He took the ball from 10 [...]

Blue Square Premier League – Week 11

October 26th, 2011 by Stephen Fallows

Stephen Fallows wraps up the weekend’s Blue Square Premier League action.

The curious case of Dwayne De Rosario

October 26th, 2011 by Michael Orr

MLS expert Michael Orr looks at Canadian journeyman Dwayne De Rosario who finally settled at DC United, his third club of the season.

The state of football In Somalia

October 25th, 2011 by Omar Almasri

Omar Almasri looks at football in one of Africa’s most troubled countries.

Hold the BackPage – Manchester Madness

October 24th, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

Hold the BackPage returns after a three week break and there’s plenty for Neil, Ger and Willie to discuss including Manchester City’s demolition of rivals United, the League of Ireland run in, and a rather interestingly shaped trophy that’s about to join the womens game.

The challenges of a modern day fantasy manager

October 24th, 2011 by Jonathan Day

Jonathan Day has some sound advice to offer fantasy football managers everywhere.

The Manchester Derby: Through Red Eyes

October 24th, 2011 by Adam Mills

Manchester United fan Adam Mills gives his thoughts on the most one sided Manchester Derby in decades.

Manchester: A City United in ambition

October 22nd, 2011 by Nik Storey

Ahead of tomorrow’s much anticipated Manchester Derby, Nik Storey of Stretford-End.com offers his thoughts on the what has become England’s football capital.