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Written in the stars – Cruyff’s vision and a new generation of talent for Ajax
Ajax’s are beginning to reap the rewards of a revitalised youth system and, as Jon Massingham writes, they owe it all to club legend Johan Cruyff.
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Celtic’s need for continental success in the name of progress
With another Scottish League title under their belt, Celtic need to look to higher goals if they are to truly progress, writes Jon Massingham.
The lack of English footballers playing abroad and its worrying consequences
With the England national team slowly slipping away from football’s top table, Jon Massingham looks into the lack of English talent plying their trade abroad.
Back Page Football joins forces with Football Collective
BackPageFootball.com is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with The Football Collective, a gathering of some of the game’s best blogs.
Stoke City – reinvigorated under Mark Hughes
Stoke City look reinvigorated since Mark Hughes took over, and this season looks like it’s going to be their best yet.
End of Season Awards
With the PFA Awards on the horizon, Jake Hinton dishes out a few gongs of his own.
Toni Kroos: Where had he been hiding?
Jake Hinton looks at the German who pit on a midfield masterclass during the week.
How big a loss is Nemanja Vidić?
Jake Hinton on the news that Manchester United are set to lose one of their defensive stalwarts.
Mario Balotelli: On the road to maturity
Jake Hinton believes that the Premier League leaders would benefit from taking a chance of the enigmatic Italian.
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