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Osieck steps into Socceroos’ hotseat

German Holger Osieck was today announced as the new coach of the Australian national side, succeeding Dutchman Pim Verbeek.

August 11, 2010 – 7:50 am By Neil Sherwin Posted in A-League, Featured, International Also tagged , , Comments (0)

The Reign of Cesare Begins

In his debut article for BackPageFootball, Richard Chambers discusses the new generation of the Italian national team under new coach Cesare Prandelli, having named his first squad this weekend and included such names as Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano.

July 31, 2010 – 4:10 pm By Richard Chambers Posted in Featured, International, Serie A Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments (3)

Are you not entertained?!

The debate over Spain’s ‘tika-taka’ philosophy has raged in the aftermath of the World Cup Final and Neil O’Hara poses the question – is it football at its best or just plain boring?

July 15, 2010 – 4:10 pm By Neil O'Hara Posted in Analysis, Discussion, World Cup Also tagged , Comments (6)

World Cup 2010 Tactical Review

Tim Hill takes a final glance over this summer’s World Cup and outlines some of the more intruiging tactical formations that were on show in South Africa.

July 15, 2010 – 3:59 pm By Tim Hill Posted in Analysis, Featured, World Cup Also tagged , , , , Comments (4)

Cup Final Spoilt by Thuggery or Bad Punditry?

In his first article for BackPageFootball, Callum Wilson describes his thoughts the day after the World Cup Final having sat through another night of BBC coverage.

July 13, 2010 – 2:10 pm By Callum Posted in Featured, Reports, World Cup Also tagged , , Comments (11)

World Cup 2010 Awards

With another World Cup down, Kevin Coleman reviews the competition with some select award categories.

July 12, 2010 – 12:14 am By Kevin Coleman Posted in Featured, World Cup Also tagged , , , , Comments (13)

World Cup: Player of the Tournament

We open the poll for you to choose your Player of the Tournament from this summer’s World Cup.

July 10, 2010 – 6:37 pm By Kevin Coleman Posted in Featured, World Cup Also tagged , Comments (5)

Golden Ball Nominees

The nominees have been announced for the World Cup Golden Ball award and there are few surprises on the shortlist.

July 9, 2010 – 2:29 pm By Neil Sherwin Posted in Featured, International, World Cup Also tagged , , , , , , , , , Comments (6)

FIFA’s 2010 World Cup All-Hair Team

As the World Cup reaches its climax and journalists and critics alike scratch their heads over who will make the Team of the Tournament, Jules Boykoff goes for something a little bit different.

July 9, 2010 – 12:00 pm By BPF Posted in Featured, International, World Cup Comments (2)

World Cup Semi-Final Previews

Uruguay v Holland Cape Town, Tonight at 7:30 Both sides made this semi-final tie in contrasting circumstances. Holland shocked Brazil [...]

July 6, 2010 – 6:05 pm By Kevin Coleman Posted in Featured, World Cup Also tagged , , , Comments (4)

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