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Archive for December, 2012

Three games help define the new Old Lady

December 12th, 2012 by Steven Bell

Steven Bell discusses Juventus’ success in the Champions League group stages as their manager returns fully to the fold.

Five exotic football matches to watch as the world ends

December 12th, 2012 by Andrew Bexpert

Andrew Bexpert comes up with a novel way to spend your last day in existence.

Clean Sheet – Sydney shuffle the pack under Farina

December 12th, 2012 by James Clark

James Clark looks at some of the week’s goalkeeping stories from Australia and England.

Hold the BackPage – Love for Lille and Ligue 1

December 11th, 2012 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin is joined by Willie Gannon and Andrew Gibney of French Football Weekly for this week’s podcast to review the weekend’s Premier League game and discuss Ligue 1.

Why the Europa League is a good competition.

December 11th, 2012 by James Cartwright

James Cartwright believes that the Europa League deserves more credit and respect than it currently gets.

Wigan will have tough job keeping McCarthy

December 11th, 2012 by Nathan Carr

Nathan Carr looks at the inform Irishman at the heart of Wigan Athletic’s midfield.

Brian Clough during his eventful Leeds United management reign.
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Benitez, Clough and football’s most bizarre managerial appointments

December 10th, 2012 by James Clancy

James Clancy looks at a few of the strangest decisions made by clubs when bringing in a new man at the helm.

Competition – Champneys Sports Therapy

December 10th, 2012 by Back Page Football

With Christmas just around the corner, we’ve teamed up with Boots and Champneys Sports Therapy to offer you the chance to win the perfect stocking filler.

The Post-Mourinho Effect

December 10th, 2012 by Justin Cormick

With rumours that Jose Mourinho may soon be leaving Real Madrid, Justin Cormick discusses the difficulty his previous clubs have had after his departure.