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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.

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.

Marveaux Chase Marks Comolli’s Emergence

March 18th, 2011 by Robbie Deighan

Robbie Deighan looks at Damien Comolli and the influence he is beginning to excert on Liverpool’s transfer dealings.

Chelsea and Real to make it through – Champions League Preview

March 16th, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

Chelsea already has one foot in the quarter finals of the Champions League while Real Madrid face the tricky prospect of eliminating a Olympique Lyonnais side with a fine record against Spanish opposition in Wednesday night’s Round of 16 games.

Champions League Round of 16 Review – Part 4

February 24th, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

The final games in the Champions League Round of 16 managed to produce just a single goal between them as Manchester United drew a blank away to Marseille and Bayern Munich earned a valuable away win at Inter Milan writes Ger McCarthy.

Champions League – Round of 16 Preview – Part IV

February 23rd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

All first leg ties from the Champions League Round of 16 will be completed on Wednesday night with Manchester United in France to face Olympique de Marseille and Inter Milan and Bayern Munich resuming battle in a repeat of last season’s final.

Champions League Round of 16 Review – Part 3

February 23rd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

Chelsea recorded a comfortable 2-0 win in Denmark while Real Madrid surrendered a late goal in France as both of Tuesday night’s Champions League Round of 16 ties failed to sparkle writes Back Page Football contributor Ger McCarthy.

Champions League – Round of 16 Preview – Part III

February 22nd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

Chelsea travel to FC Copenhagen with new signing Fernando Torres likely to feature prominently while on the same evening former manager Jose Mourinho leads his Real Madrid side into battle against Lyon as the knock-out phase of the Champions League continues apace writes BackPageFootball contributor Ger McCarthy.

Ronaldo – Defining Moments (Part 2)

February 15th, 2011 by Kevyn Doran

In his second installment of a 5 part series, Kevin Doran takes a look at some of the headline moments dotted throughout the career of El Fenomeno.

Super Samir Nasri

February 10th, 2011 by Cillian O'Neill

Samir Nasri will be absent through injury as Arsenal take on Barcelona in next week’s Champions League last 16, but the Frenchman has this season enjoyed his best spell yet at The Emirates.