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Author: Dave Wood

Dave takes a particular interest in footballing topics including Kosovan independence, Mid-90s Premiership cult heroes and the Non-League game.
Amateur N'Golo Kante watched EURO 2012 on TV

Amateur N’Golo Kante watched EURO 2012 on TV

June 20, 2016 by Dave Wood

Just four years ago, French midfielder N’Golo Kante was aspiring to take a big step up from amateur football in the semi-pro ranks of France’s division three.

The fact and fiction surrounding the rise of Jack Butland

The fact and fiction surrounding the rise of Jack Butland

December 1, 2015 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood looks at the major talking points surrounding the rise of Jack Butland as one of the Premier League’s top goalkeepers.

Football Manager legend to join moneyball revolution

Football Manager legend to join moneyball revolution

November 24, 2015 by Dave Wood

Moneyball practitioners FC Midtjylland will make a January move for Czech striker Vaclav Kadlec, reveals Dave Wood.

Five candidates for the Barrow AFC manager's job

Five candidates for the Barrow AFC manager’s job

November 21, 2013 by Dave Wood

Non-league expert Dave Wood looks at the candidates to fill the vacant post at Conference North side Barrow AFC.

Tony Bland Hillsborough Liverpool

On this day in ’92: Hillsborough victim allowed to die

November 19, 2013 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood looks back on this day in 1992, when a decision to allow Hillsborough victim Tony Bland to die was taken by High Court judges.

On this day in '83: English hooliganism in Luxembourg

On this day in ’83: English hooliganism in Luxembourg

November 16, 2013 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood looks back on the events of this day in 1983, when mindless violence marred England’s European Championship qualifier in Luxembourg.

New Order: Ronaldo exclusion sparks penalty debate

New Order: Ronaldo exclusion sparks penalty debate

June 30, 2012 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood calls for a new order to emerge, amidst widespread mainstream media ignorance of penalty shoot-out statistics.

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament...so far: Matchday 2

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament…so far: Matchday 2

June 18, 2012 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood picks out the leading performers after two rounds of matches.

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament...so far: Opening Fixtures

Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament…so far: Opening Fixtures

June 13, 2012 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood picks out the top performers from the opening round of matches.

Schoolboy Draxler makes provisional German squad

Schoolboy Draxler makes provisional German squad

May 9, 2012 by Dave Wood

Dave Wood reports on a surprise inclusion in Germany’s provisional Euro 2012 squad.

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