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Wenger's Millions

Arsenal director Danny Fizsman, last night, revealed that Arsene Wenger has plenty of transfer funds at his disposal...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 538 reads 4 comments
The UEFA Champions League 08/09 Group Stages Draw

After all the corporate frivolities and festivities it was eventually time for the highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League Group Stages draw...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 1,150 reads 5 comments
Can Shaun Wright-Phillips Re-Ignite His Career Back at Eastlands?

The re-signing of Shaun Wright-Phillips by Manchester City on a four-year contract from Chelsea has come at just right the time for the diminutive Englishman...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 329 reads 6 comments
English Premier League "Team of the Weekend"

It has been another eventful, entertaining weekend in the English Premier League. This is my team of the weekend. Goalkeeper Shay Given (Newcastle United)...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 664 reads 0 comments
Hoffenheim: The Fairytale Football Club?

A quick glance at the Bundesliga table will show you that after the first round of matches, an unfamiliar name currently parades at the top of it—1899 Hoffenheim...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 404 reads 2 comments
Usain Bolt Wins 200m: Lightning Bolt Strikes Twice

After his jaw-dropping, gold medal-winning, world record-breaking performance in the 100m last Saturday, Usain Bolt produced a similarly sensational performance in the 200m final today...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 157 reads 0 comments
John Terry Named England Captain

Fabio Capello has named bookmaker's favourite John Terry as his permanent England captain. The decision means Terry will resume the role he undertook under previous England manager Steve McClaren...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 113 reads 0 comments
A Fantastic Opening Weekend of the Premier League Season

Premier League football is back, and with a bang. The opening weekend witnessed plenty of goals, 32 in total (and some stunning ones at that), some fantastic individual and team performances, ...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 273 reads 0 comments
Arsenal Season Preview

I left writing my season preview for Arsenal until as late in the day as possible. The season kicks off on Saturday with a home tie against West Brom, and the trepidation I felt mid-July still hasn't disappeared...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 472 reads 4 comments
The FA Launches New 'Respect' Initiative On Opening Weekend

The "Big Kick-Off" has brought with it a big kick-off for the FA’s new respect for referees campaign. Branded "Respect", the campaign has been prominent during the opening weekend of the ...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 259 reads 3 comments
Arsenal FC 'All-Time' Line-up

In response to the open-mic, this is my 'all-time' greatest line-up for the team I support, Arsenal. The reason 'all-time' is in quotation marks is that I have only included players who I have seen play for Arsenal...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 1,567 reads 13 comments
Nigeria's Call-Up Blunder

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has strangely called up an two ineligible players to their national squad for their forthcoming matches against South Africa and Sierra Leone...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 293 reads 0 comments
Should Arsenal Sign Xabi Alonso?

Arsene Wenger has made it clear in recent weeks that he intends to sign an experienced midfielder before the new season kicks off and it has emerged today that Wenger preferred choice is Liverpool's Xabi Alonso...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 1,472 reads 19 comments
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Testimonial: Manchester United 1-0 Espanyol

"Who stuck the ball in the German's net?" I was tempted to say Emile Heskey, but to be honest, judging by the number of times this man had asked this question I wasn't quite sure if even he knew the answer so I didn't want to confuse the poor guy...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 639 reads 0 comments
Gallas To Remain As Arsenal Captain

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that William Gallas will continue in his role of club captain for the coming season. Gallas was heavily criticised for his handling of the captaincy in the second half of last season...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 154 reads 4 comments
Adebayor Ends The Speculation Surrounding His Future

After a summer of speculation, Emmanuel Adebayor has committed his immediate future to Arsenal. It appears that the saga has been resolved and Adebayor has been eager to play down his role in the saga, stating: "My desire was to stay at this club"...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 117 reads 0 comments
The Defining Moments Of The 2007/08 Premier League Title Race

In football, defining moments are the difference between success and failure. Destiny can be traced back to the predominant moments that shaped it, and in these moments a season's story can be told...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 538 reads 2 comments
"...And Solskjaer Has Won It!"

It takes a special player to have a banner attributed to him at Old Trafford. Hanging from the Stretford End, "20LEGEND", is the perfect appraisal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 617 reads 6 comments
My Alternative Arsenal Top Five

I have written this piece in response to Brad Simkulet's article along the same lines and I suggest you read his also if you havn't already...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 119 reads 0 comments
Wanted: Roque Santa Cruz

Paul Ince’s premier challenge as his Premier League managerial career begins is to keep hold of Blackburn’s star players, David Bentley and Roque Santa Cruz...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 349 reads 1 comments
Wigan Athletic Sign the "Egyptian Gladiator"

Wigan Athletic have confirmed today the signing of Egyptian striker Amr Zaki on a one-year loan deal from the current Egyptian Cup holders, Zamalek...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 426 reads 2 comments
Ryan Giggs, MA

"People say footballers are thick. Well, we are thick. David Beckham gave the game away on that one when he started talking on the telly." - Neil "Razor" Ruddock...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 243 reads 2 comments
Ronaldinho Set To Sign For AC Milan

F.C. Barcelona's Brazilian ace, Ronaldinho, is set to sign for AC Milan it has emerged. A statement on the Milan's official Web site reads: "AC Milan and Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle over the transfer of Ronaldinho...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 364 reads 1 comments
Aston Villa's Act Of Generosity

In the current climate of greed dominating football, from the players, to their agents, to the clubs and from the governing authorities themselves, it is a pleasant to surprise to see one the ...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 669 reads 9 comments
Rafa Benitez Confirms His Interest in Signing Robbie Keane

With Peter Crouch on the verge of his move away from Anfield to Portsmouth, Rafa Benitez is looking to reinforce his forward line. In recent weeks the Liverpool manager has been linked with moves for Tottenham's Robbie Keane and Valencia's David Villa...

Written by Bevan Bolland about about 1 year ago 261 reads 1 comments

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Bevan Bolland Article Archive

Wenger's Millions

The UEFA Champions League 08/09 Group Stages Draw

Can Shaun Wright-Phillips Re-Ignite His Career Back at Eastlands?

English Premier League "Team of the Weekend"

Hoffenheim: The Fairytale Football Club?

Usain Bolt Wins 200m: Lightning Bolt Strikes Twice

John Terry Named England Captain

A Fantastic Opening Weekend of the Premier League Season

Arsenal Season Preview

The FA Launches New 'Respect' Initiative On Opening Weekend

Arsenal FC 'All-Time' Line-up

Nigeria's Call-Up Blunder

Should Arsenal Sign Xabi Alonso?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Testimonial: Manchester United 1-0 Espanyol

Gallas To Remain As Arsenal Captain

Adebayor Ends The Speculation Surrounding His Future

The Defining Moments Of The 2007/08 Premier League Title Race

"...And Solskjaer Has Won It!"

My Alternative Arsenal Top Five

Wanted: Roque Santa Cruz

Wigan Athletic Sign the "Egyptian Gladiator"

Ryan Giggs, MA

Ronaldinho Set To Sign For AC Milan

Aston Villa's Act Of Generosity

Rafa Benitez Confirms His Interest in Signing Robbie Keane

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