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Author: Oli Baise

Aspiring football writer since realising that no one will pay me to play Football Manager. Fan of Man Utd and Fulham. Also likes philosophy, dogs and toilet humour. Feel free to email me on any of these topics at oliverbaise1@gmail.com. Website: http://www.csensefootball.blogspot.co.uk/.
Louis van Gaal's Blind spot at Manchester United

Louis van Gaal’s Blind spot at Manchester United

August 7, 2015 by Oli Baise

Daley Blind is not a suitable centre back option for Manchester United and Van Gaal’s decision to start him there is baffling, writes Oli Baise.

Watford - Premier League guinea pigs

Watford – Premier League guinea pigs

August 5, 2015 by Oli Baise

Oli Baise believes that Watford’s ownership by the Pozzo family makes them a Premier League experiment.

Zero to Hero - Ed Woodward at Manchester United

Zero to Hero – Ed Woodward at Manchester United

July 16, 2015 by Oli Baise

Ed Woodward is finally getting the recognition he deserves for driving Manchester United’s sustained success over the last 20 years, writes Oli Baise.

Chelsea and the media - oh the hypocrisy!

Chelsea and the media – oh the hypocrisy!

June 26, 2015 by Oli Baise

Chelsea’s recent negative treatment by the British press is symptomatic of the hypocrisy that is ruining English football.

Title cry too soon for Manchester United

Title cry too soon for Manchester United

April 17, 2015 by Oli Baise

Manchester United still need to address some fundamental issues if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season, writes Oli Baise.

Sherwood’s appointment is more than just a gamble by Aston Villa

Sherwood’s appointment is more than just a gamble by Aston Villa

February 16, 2015 by Oli Baise

Aston Villa’s appointment of Tim Sherwood as new manager is a good move by Randy Lerner as he hopes to fight relegation battle.

Manchester United's defensive trio - an assessment

Manchester United’s defensive trio – an assessment

February 13, 2015 by Oli Baise

Oli Baise provides an assessment of Manchester United defenders Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

Work permits - who really loses?

Work permits – who really loses?

February 12, 2015 by Oli Baise

Oli Baise discusses the work permit issue that can often put a spanner in the works for transfers involving promising young players.

Philippe Mexes - AC Milan’s very own Kenny Powers

Philippe Mexes – AC Milan’s very own Kenny Powers

February 11, 2015 by Oli Baise

After an early career that promised so much, Philippe Mexes is quickly turning into a comedy character at AC Milan, writes Oli Baise.

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