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Author: Mark Houston

24-year-old Journalism graduate who lives in Sydney, Australia. Writing focuses on England, Spain, Germany and Italy. Proud member of the Goalkeepers' Union.
Mourinho's mess is his own making

Mourinho’s mess is his own making

April 26, 2014 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston has little sympathy for the Chelsea manager who this weekend will juggle his pack.

Why Philipp Lahm should have won the Ballon d'Or

Why Philipp Lahm should have won the Ballon d’Or

January 16, 2014 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston presents the case for the versatile German international.

All the best cowboys have sugar daddy issues

All the best cowboys have sugar daddy issues

April 18, 2013 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston discusses Malaga’s rise thanks to a timely cash injection.

The Robin van Persie transfer: Is there any value in it?

The Robin van Persie transfer: Is there any value in it?

August 25, 2012 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston shares his thoughts on the summer’s biggest transfer so far.

Champions League Final: A tactical victory for Chelsea?

Champions League Final: A tactical victory for Chelsea?

May 22, 2012 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston takes a tactical look back at the Champions League Final.

Clasicos, Cash, Cesc and Simulation: Are Barca losing their shine? (Part 2)

Clasicos, Cash, Cesc and Simulation: Are Barca losing their shine? (Part 2)

November 15, 2011 by Mark Houston

In the second part of his Barcelona critique, Mark Houston looks at Cesc Fabregas’ move to the Catalan giants and the impact it has had.

Clasicos, Cash, Cesc and Simulation: Are Barca losing their shine? (Part 1)

Clasicos, Cash, Cesc and Simulation: Are Barca losing their shine? (Part 1)

November 14, 2011 by Mark Houston

Despite being nearly everybody’s second team, Mark Houston believes that Barcelona are bad for football and explains here.

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