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Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur: Toffees Look for Home Sweetener

"Spurs are just a team of midgets." This was ex-Spurs defender Graham Robert's damning verdict at the start of this year...

Written by Christopher Potter about 1 day ago 78 reads 2 comments
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Ibra Steals the Limelight In El Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo suffered defeat on his long—awaited return to La Liga action after two months out with a recurrence of an ankle injury...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 days ago 602 reads 10 comments
FIFA World Cup 2010: Looking Out on The Horizon

'...And France are going to the World Cup Finals. Huge relief for Raymond Domenech...' After his controversial handball set up William Gallas' undeserving extra-time winner in France's decisive ...

Written by Christopher Potter about 13 days ago 728 reads 28 comments
How Fabio Capello Can Lead England to Glory in South Africa

On May 8, 2006, Sven-Goran Eriksson surprised the footballing world by naming inexperienced 16-year-old Arsenal starlet Theo Walcott to his final World Cup squad...

Written by Christopher Potter about 23 days ago 133 reads 0 comments
Brazil 1-0 England: England Wilt in Doha Heat

England stuttered to an ingenuous 1-0 defeat this evening in humid Middle Eastern conditions in their friendly match against top seeds Brazil at Doha's Khalifa Stadium...

Written by Christopher Potter about 23 days ago 213 reads 13 comments
There's No Other Day Like A Saturday: Spurs-Sunderland Blog

Drubbed by the Goons at the Library after being mugged by the Potters (pun intended) at the Lane. Humbled by United and Chelsea before...

Written by Christopher Potter about about 1 month ago 36 reads 2 comments
EPL Weekend Preview: Will the Real Arsenal Please Stand Up?

Saturday Last weekend, the gulf in class between Arsenal and Spurs was brutal. Robbie Keane, reportedly at the game, left The Emirates stadium with his tail between his legs after Van Persie's ...

Written by Christopher Potter about about 1 month ago 529 reads 3 comments
Harry and 'Lotti To Feel Grotty? FA Spanks Fergie's Botty

Wow! Two weeks without a football being kicked in the Premier League, but the tabloids still seem able to light the blue touch paper on all kinds of issues both on and (mainly) off the field...

Written by Christopher Potter about about 1 month ago 35 reads 0 comments
EPL Sunday Preview: United to Stuff City, Spurs' Chelsea Hoodoo To Continue

Chelsea welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge this afternoon in confident mood, following five wins from five matches in the League to date this season, including a spirited win at the virtually impregnable Britannia stadium last time around...

Written by Christopher Potter about 2 months ago 62 reads 0 comments
Do Tottenham Hotspur Have the Nerve to Challenge at the Top?

Tottenham Hotspur were flying. They had brushed aside Liverpool, destroyed Hull, and were scoring goals for fun. Then they played Manchester United...

Written by Christopher Potter about 2 months ago 470 reads 6 comments
Is Giovani Dos Santos Fighting a Losing Battle at Spurs?

Recognise that fella in the Spurs shirt firing the ball towards goal? No...I thought you might not. Since his £4...

Written by Christopher Potter about 3 months ago 1,700 reads 12 comments
How To Win Money Betting On World Football This Season

Burnley beating Man U and Everton at home? Spurs top of the Premier League after three games? Everton and Aston Villa struggling near the foot of the table? Newcastle still undefeated? Bryan ...

Written by Christopher Potter about 3 months ago 190 reads 10 comments
What Are the Keys To Tottenham Hotspur's Early Premier League Success?

Tottenham have powered to the top of the Premier League following an impressive opening day victory over title hopefuls Liverpool, and a 5-1 demolition of Hull City at the KC stadium last night...

Written by Christopher Potter about 3 months ago 403 reads 10 comments
How to Get Out of the The Blocks Quickly in The Premier League

In October 2007, Tottenham Hotspur sacked Martin Jol after a disastrous opening to the season, culminating in a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United. In October 2008, Tottenham Hotspur sacked Juande Ramos after six defeats in their opening eight league games.

Written by Christopher Potter about 3 months ago 61 reads 0 comments
England-Ukraine: Fabio Capello Relieved after Insipid Performance

Will David Beckham run out of skin to tattoo? Can Frank Lampard and Andriy Shevchenko just get a room? Does Capello actually have emotions? Did David Pleat actually call Andriy Voronin anaemic? ...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 178 reads 2 comments
It's All About...Marsaxlokk F.C.

I am back from the wilderness (it may even be forty days and forty nights since my last instalment) but, as promised, in this article I examine Maltese footballing superpower Marsaxlokk...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 58 reads 0 comments
The EPL Awards: Team ff the Year

As we near the end of another gripping Premier League season, packed with brilliant attacking play, atrocious defending, horrendous tackles, inspirational performances, and a lot of surprises, it is time for you fans to have your say...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 138 reads 3 comments
World Cup Watch Part Two: Argentina

Argentina is the focus of this second report on the challengers for the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy at next year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
World Cup Watch Part One: Brazil

The first in a series looking at the teams vying to win the coveted Jules Rimet trophy in South Africa next summer looks at Brazil, a footballing giant with a history of producing outrageously talented footballers and an undying love for the game...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 70 reads 0 comments
FIFA World Cup 2010: Are England Contenders Or Pretenders?

Twelve points from four matches. So far so good. England go into next week's home 2010 World Cup qualification match against Ukraine in buoyant mood and good form...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 196 reads 4 comments
Bayern Munich to Win the Champions League and Exact Revenge For '99 Heartache?

We've been here before haven't we? Down to the last eight of the 2008-09 UEFA Champions League and, yet again, English clubs are the flavour of the month...

Written by Christopher Potter about 8 months ago 387 reads 15 comments
Lennon and Keane Crucial to Tottenham Hotspur's Surival

Lennon was a threat throughout, Keane was clinical when it mattered, Spurs got a crucial point that they deserved to continue the momentum they have been building in recent weeks...

Written by Christopher Potter about 9 months ago 170 reads 3 comments
The 2012 Olympics: Out Of Dark Comes Light

Finding great photos for articles—a dilemma that many fellow Bleachers share I am sure. You have researched the article, prepared your angle, structured the article, and finished a finely tuned piece of writing with a cunning title...

Written by Christopher Potter about 9 months ago 43 reads 0 comments
It's All in the Mind: Playing the Relegation Game

What a season it's been at the KC Stadium. Back in October, Hull City AFC were living the fairytale dream. They were the slumdog millionaires...

Written by Christopher Potter about 9 months ago 44 reads 2 comments
Are Harry Redknapp's Youngsters Actually Any Good?

Tonight should be of even more interest than Sunday afternoon for Tottenham's long-suffering supporters. Injuries, suspensions, dodgy league form, and a suffocating schedule have conspired to ...

Written by Christopher Potter about 9 months ago 181 reads 4 comments

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Christopher Potter Article Archive

Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur: Toffees Look for Home Sweetener

Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Ibra Steals the Limelight In El Clasico

FIFA World Cup 2010: Looking Out on The Horizon

How Fabio Capello Can Lead England to Glory in South Africa

Brazil 1-0 England: England Wilt in Doha Heat

There's No Other Day Like A Saturday: Spurs-Sunderland Blog

EPL Weekend Preview: Will the Real Arsenal Please Stand Up?

Harry and 'Lotti To Feel Grotty? FA Spanks Fergie's Botty

EPL Sunday Preview: United to Stuff City, Spurs' Chelsea Hoodoo To Continue

Do Tottenham Hotspur Have the Nerve to Challenge at the Top?

Is Giovani Dos Santos Fighting a Losing Battle at Spurs?

How To Win Money Betting On World Football This Season

What Are the Keys To Tottenham Hotspur's Early Premier League Success?

How to Get Out of the The Blocks Quickly in The Premier League

England-Ukraine: Fabio Capello Relieved after Insipid Performance

It's All About...Marsaxlokk F.C.

The EPL Awards: Team ff the Year

World Cup Watch Part Two: Argentina

World Cup Watch Part One: Brazil

FIFA World Cup 2010: Are England Contenders Or Pretenders?

Bayern Munich to Win the Champions League and Exact Revenge For '99 Heartache?

Lennon and Keane Crucial to Tottenham Hotspur's Surival

The 2012 Olympics: Out Of Dark Comes Light

It's All in the Mind: Playing the Relegation Game

Are Harry Redknapp's Youngsters Actually Any Good?

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