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Crocodile tears from the deadliest of the species
Alan Moore discusses the role and tall tales of Olga Smorodskaya in Russian football over the past five years.
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Man and Ball: The Transfer Saga
Ever been a transfer saga zombie? Donal Mc Carthy has, let him be your guide.
Terry the real benefactor from England exodus
Ciaran Kelly discusses the Chelsea captain who has been in superb form lately.
Morrison’s time will come
Ciaran Kelly believes that a step backwards will lead to many forwards for Ravel Morrison.
The Eleven Pantomime Villains Of The Season So Far
Josh Bland looks at some of the characters people love to hate.
Kevin Doyle: The deadline day winner
Ciaran Kelly looks at the Irish international’s move to Loftus Road.
Lacina Traoré: A potential catalyst for West Ham
Ciaran Kelly looks at a player who could help turn West Ham’s season around.
Allardyce banking on Carroll’s return
With West Ham suffering yet another defeat this weekend, Ciaran Kelly believes they desperately need the return of their target man.
Jordan Henderson: from overhyped to underrated
Jordan Henderson is the last man standing. Of the three expensive – see: overpriced – Englishmen brought in by Kenny Dalglish, gone are Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing. Of this North Eastern triumvirate, it is the boy from Sunderland who remains. Many balked at the fee when Liverpool paid £16m – potentially rising to £20m […]
Ravel Morrison could be Allardyce’s trump card
A player weighed down by his reputation and commitment, Ciaran Kelly discusses the turnaround that may be on the horizon in the career of Ravel Morrison.