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Manchester United: Sir Alex, It's Your Title To Lose

Back in December, I wrote an article that provoked some fury among Arsenal fans. Arsenal were leading the table by five points and playing well, yet I predicted that Manchester United would win the league...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 1,604 reads 14 comments
Chelsea FC: Avram, You've Got a Stay of Execution

Two weeks ago, as I sat in my seat at Wembley behind the North goal, I felt the lowest I'd ever felt as a Chelsea fan...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 754 reads 4 comments
International Football: Best and Worst of 2007

Ah yes, it's that time of year again—time for feasting, fun and reflection.In that spirit, here are the three best things and three worst things that happened in the football world in 2007...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 1,282 reads 5 comments
Forget Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool—Let's crown United Champs Now!

I’m not happy. Want to know why? Then I’ll tell you. On Sunday, I saw my team Chelsea's title hopes go up in smoke due to the brain fade of our star goalkeeper...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 1,344 reads 19 comments
Fabio for England Manager? Please!

Fabio Capelo is set to be confirmed as England manager. And I'm not happy. I find it amazing that after years of Sven Goran-Erikksson and his fat paycheque that the FA have learned sweet FA...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 583 reads 7 comments
Champions League: Don't Bet on Chelsea

Chelsea—winners of Group B in the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League.I can't believe I just wrote that.Three months ago, Chelsea looked to be dead in the water...

Written by Shaka Anderson about about 1 year ago 692 reads 6 comments
Euro 2008: Good Riddance to Steve McClaren

So that's it—Steve McClaren is finally gone.And what did it take for the manager to get the sack?Only for England to fail to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals in Austria...

Written by Shaka Anderson about over 2 years ago 835 reads 3 comments
Why Michael Owen Wants and Needs to Play for England

Michael Owen wants to play for England.And they need him.But for some reason, everyone, including Newcastle United fans, seems to think Owen cares more about playing for England than for his club...

Written by Shaka Anderson about over 2 years ago 1,005 reads 4 comments
Chelsea FC: If You Want Entertainment, Watch the Circus

Roman Abramovich says he wants entertaining and exciting football.Roman, do me a favor—wake up and smell the coffee.The only true entertainment that comes from watching football is when your team wins...

Written by Shaka Anderson about over 2 years ago 2,000 reads 14 comments
After Mourinho: Time for Chelsea Fans to Move On

Jose Mourinho is a god in the eyes of most Chelsea fans—and rightfully so.What Mourinho achieved at Chelsea in three seasons is unprecedented.He won the league title in his rookie campaign...

Written by Shaka Anderson about over 2 years ago 1,380 reads 7 comments
Grant Relieved as Chelsea Breeze Past Hull

A smile broke on the face of Avram Grant as Chelsea scored their 4th goal as the KC Stadium versus Hull last night. Although the championship side were very sprited in the first 15 minutes of ...

Written by Shaka Anderson about over 2 years ago 680 reads 0 comments

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Shaka Anderson Article Archive

Manchester United: Sir Alex, It's Your Title To Lose

Chelsea FC: Avram, You've Got a Stay of Execution

International Football: Best and Worst of 2007

Forget Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool—Let's crown United Champs Now!

Fabio for England Manager? Please!

Champions League: Don't Bet on Chelsea

Euro 2008: Good Riddance to Steve McClaren

Why Michael Owen Wants and Needs to Play for England

Chelsea FC: If You Want Entertainment, Watch the Circus

After Mourinho: Time for Chelsea Fans to Move On

Grant Relieved as Chelsea Breeze Past Hull

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