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Bad Boy – Joey Barton’s sad decline
James Nolan details the career of Joey Barton, a player so often in the media for all the wrong reasons.
Author: James Nolan
I love to play football, coach football and most importantly write about football. I ply my trade for Wicklow Rovers in the Leinster Senior League and coach a team in the same club. I write for my local newspaper, the Wicklow/Bray People where I provide coverage of local soccer, as well as BackPageFootball.Com.
Where Liverpool must improve in order to compete in Europe
After their exit from the Europa League, James Nolan looks at how Liverpool can improve their European campaigns in future.
Jordan Henderson – Liverpool’s new talisman
With their captain’s departure at the end of the season, Liverpool have a natural successor in Jordan Henderson, writes James Nolan.
Who’s robbing the bank at QPR?
James Nolan looks at some of the players who are not justifying their wages at relegation threatened QPR.
Who’s next in line for the Irish captaincy?
James Nolan looks at some of the candidates to take over the Irish captain’s armband from Robbie Keane.
The end of an era for the Ivory Coast’s Elephants
James Nolan reviews what has been a strong decade for football in the Ivory Coast as a legend calls it a day.
Who’s robbing the bank at Arsenal?
James Nolan looks at some of the high earners at Arsenal who are not pulling their weight relative to wages.
The best and worst of Redknapp at QPR
As Harry Redknapp departs Loftus Road, James Nolan reviews his time in charge of QPR.
Who’s robbing the bank at Manchester United?
James Nolan discusses the wages paid to some of Manchester United’s top players.
Who’s robbing the bank at Liverpool?
With Liverpool struggling to find the form of last season, James Nolan asks wether some players are not living up to their wages.