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Nicolas Anelka and the “Quenelle” gesture

March 4th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Harvey Burgess discusses the decision to ban the French striker over his December actions.

The Eleven Pantomime Villains Of The Season So Far

February 12th, 2014 by Josh Bland

Josh Bland looks at some of the characters people love to hate.

Pick of the worst: Five of the most disappointing signings of the summer

November 15th, 2013 by Josh Bland

Josh Bland picks five players who have failed to shine at their new club so far.

Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko

July 10th, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of the Ukraine’s greatest ever player.

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.

World Cup Qualifier: Ireland 0-1 France

November 15th, 2009 by Kevin Coleman

Nicholas Anelka’s deflected strike in the 72nd minute against Ireland made it advantage France before the second leg on Wednesday night. Neither side managed to get a foothold in the grippingly tense match, but luck from Anelka’s shot gave the Frenchmen the lead, while Liam Lawrence, Glenn Whelan and John O’ Shea missed chances for […]