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Analysis of Every Group From the 2010 World Cup Draw

The World Cup draw has produced not one but two "Groups of Death", as well as handing England and Italy the best possible routes to the knockout phases...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 hour ago 136 reads 3 comments
Top 13 Sporting Double-Entendres Of All Time

1. Ted Walsh, Horse Racing Commentator: "This is really a lovely horse. I once rode her mother." 2. New Zealand Rugby Commentator: "Andrew Mehrtens loves it when Daryl Gibson comes inside of him...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 5 hours ago 28 reads 1 comments
South Africa World Cup 2010: World Awaiting Friday's Draw

On Friday, the World Cup draw will be beamed to over 190 countries as the world waits with baited breath for the greatest show on Earth to officially begin...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 23 hours ago 337 reads 13 comments
Spurs on the Verge On Signing Sandro, While Talks for Sissoko Continue

Spurs and Harry Redknapp look to be on the verge of a major coup as Brazilian international Sandro is expected to sign for Tottenham when the Campeonato Brasileiro concludes this weekend...

Written by Willie Gannon about 1 day ago 211 reads 0 comments
After Chelsea, How Far Are Arsenal from Challenging for the Title?

Arsene Wenger must be wondering what to do next after Didier Drogba and Chelsea produced a masterclass in efficiency, intelligence, and ruthlessness at the Emirates as they ripped Arsenal to ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 4 days ago 356 reads 37 comments
Everton 0-2 Liverpool: Reds Win Dour Miseryside Derby

Liverpool claimed the spoils in the 212th Merseyside Derby with a 2-0 win over Everton. But in truth it was a dour affair with both sides being guilty of a lack of ambition, and the only real ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 5 days ago 164 reads 28 comments
Will Spurs Challenge the Top Four?

As we head towards December, Spurs sit in the oxygen-thin heights of fourth, but will they last? Is Harry Redknapp the right man for the job? Where do Spurs need to improve if they are to stay ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 7 days ago 177 reads 9 comments
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Pensioners to End Gunners Slim Hopes?

There are a couple of massive matches in the Premiership this weekend, Liverpool take on Everton, Spurs travel to Villa, but most eyes will be on the Emirates as Chelsea seek to extend their ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 8 days ago 820 reads 74 comments
EPL Review: Spurs Humiliate Wigan, Gunners Title Hopes Fade, and Chelsea Roll On

The last time we had Premiership action, it finished with a David Ngog dive. Then we were bestowed with "the hand of Gaul" as France beat Ireland in the playoffs for the World Cup...

Written by Willie Gannon about 11 days ago 125 reads 2 comments
"Sad" Roy Keane Urged To Move on by FAI Chief John Delaney

On Friday afternoon Roy Keane's outburst about Ireland's loss to France surprised everyone. His constant use of the phrase "get over it" has now come back at him as FAI Chief, John Delaney has hit back at the "sad" Keane and told him to "get over Saipan..

Written by Willie Gannon about 11 days ago 197 reads 19 comments
Spurs Send a Message to EPL 4th Place Challengers With 9-1 Humiliation of Wigan

It was a game that made many records. Spurs' highest win in the Premiership of all time, the first time Jermaine Defoe ever scored five goals in one game, the second-fastest hat-trick in EPL ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 12 days ago 137 reads 3 comments
Thierry Henry Can Handle The Ball, But He Can't Handle The Truth

Since Ireland's exit from the World Cup at the "hand" of Thierry Henry, there have been many things said and done. But there are only two absolutes after this infamous day. Ireland are out, and Thierry Henry's star has fallen...

Written by Willie Gannon about 13 days ago 658 reads 68 comments
Harry Redknapp Launches Scathing Attack on Spurs Squad Players

Spurs sit in fourth place after getting off to their best start to a league campaign in some time. But Harry Redknapp has indicated to his team that he is not prepared to sit on his laurels by ...

Written by Willie Gannon about 14 days ago 340 reads 6 comments
France Cheats Its Way Past Heroic Ireland To South Africa

France cheated their way to South Africa tonight after Ireland succumbed to a travesty of justice as Thierry Henry handled the ball twice in the build up to William Gallas' winning goal...

Written by Willie Gannon about 15 days ago 1,814 reads 156 comments
Spurs' Wonderkid John Bostock Scores Twice on His Debut for Brentford

Tottenham's on-loan John Bostock scored a remarkable double on his debut for Brentford, as the Bees drew 2-2 with Millwall. And he was then described as a "young Zinedine Zidane" by Brentford's boss, Andy Scott...

Written by Willie Gannon about 19 days ago 702 reads 11 comments
Ireland 0-1 France: Advantage Les Bleus After Priceless Anelka Away Goal

France took one giant step towards the World Cup finals in South Africa this evening after they beat Ireland 1-0 at Croke Park in the first leg of the UEFA playoffs...

Written by Willie Gannon about 19 days ago 301 reads 23 comments
Ars Bandeet and Other Funny Names from the Wonderful World of Football

Never heard of Ars Bandeet? How about Einar Aas? No? Well everyone's heard of Segar Bastard, haven't they? For every Diego and Pele, there has been an Ars or an Aas. Here are a couple of the greatest names ever to grace a football pitch...

Written by Willie Gannon about 20 days ago 441 reads 33 comments
Carlo Cudicini's Misfortune Opens the Door For Pompey's David James

Carlo Cudicini's career hangs in the balance this weekend after a horrific motorcycle crash that saw him fracture both his wrists and badly injure his pelvis...

Written by Willie Gannon about 21 days ago 246 reads 10 comments
Rafa Stares into the Abyss after Birmingham Draw

The best slant that can be put on another poor Liverpool performance is that they managed to come from behind to draw. But that tells its own tale: as the equalizing goal came from a penalty after David Ngog had dived to win the spot kick...

Written by Willie Gannon about 24 days ago 336 reads 22 comments
Rafa's Bluff Backfires As Liverpool Draw In Lyon

A last minute equalizer by Lisandro Lopez has left Liverpool's Champions League qualification hanging in the balance as they wait on results in other matches to see if they will progress...

Written by Willie Gannon about 29 days ago 520 reads 33 comments
Liverpool vs. Lyon Preview: Rafa Set To "Walk Through a Storm"

Liverpool travels to Lyonnais to play what is simply the clubs biggest game in decades and certainly the most important in the clubs recent history...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 month ago 303 reads 13 comments
EPL Review: Red Mist, Red Cards, Rafa's Red or Dead, and False Dawns

It was a red letter day in Week 11 of the Premiership in more ways than one. For a start, there were more red cards dished out in one weekend than ever before, Rafa and Liverpool were well beaten ...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 month ago 332 reads 19 comments
Arsenal Slaughter Spurs 3-0 as Harry and Robbie Eat Their Words...

Arsenal gave Spurs a taste of what is expected of a title-chasing team by ripping them to shreds at the Emirates today...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 month ago 577 reads 30 comments
Arsenal-Spurs Preview: Player-by-Player Guide to the 162nd North London Derby

The following article is a preview to the upcoming North London Derby match. The Arsenal and Tottenham community leaders talk about what they expect from one of the most exciting fixtures in the league this season...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 month ago 244 reads 21 comments
After Everything, Is Rafael Benitez Off To Real Madrid?

Every Liverpool fans worst nightmare has moved one step closer as Real Madrid have confirmed that Manuel Pelligrini only has one week to save his job, or he will be replaced. And Rafael Benitez is the favourite...

Written by Willie Gannon about about 1 month ago 941 reads 28 comments

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Willie Gannon Article Archive

Analysis of Every Group From the 2010 World Cup Draw

Top 13 Sporting Double-Entendres Of All Time

South Africa World Cup 2010: World Awaiting Friday's Draw

Spurs on the Verge On Signing Sandro, While Talks for Sissoko Continue

After Chelsea, How Far Are Arsenal from Challenging for the Title?

Everton 0-2 Liverpool: Reds Win Dour Miseryside Derby

Will Spurs Challenge the Top Four?

Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Pensioners to End Gunners Slim Hopes?

EPL Review: Spurs Humiliate Wigan, Gunners Title Hopes Fade, and Chelsea Roll On

"Sad" Roy Keane Urged To Move on by FAI Chief John Delaney

Spurs Send a Message to EPL 4th Place Challengers With 9-1 Humiliation of Wigan

Thierry Henry Can Handle The Ball, But He Can't Handle The Truth

Harry Redknapp Launches Scathing Attack on Spurs Squad Players

France Cheats Its Way Past Heroic Ireland To South Africa

Spurs' Wonderkid John Bostock Scores Twice on His Debut for Brentford

Ireland 0-1 France: Advantage Les Bleus After Priceless Anelka Away Goal

Ars Bandeet and Other Funny Names from the Wonderful World of Football

Carlo Cudicini's Misfortune Opens the Door For Pompey's David James

Rafa Stares into the Abyss after Birmingham Draw

Rafa's Bluff Backfires As Liverpool Draw In Lyon

Liverpool vs. Lyon Preview: Rafa Set To "Walk Through a Storm"

EPL Review: Red Mist, Red Cards, Rafa's Red or Dead, and False Dawns

Arsenal Slaughter Spurs 3-0 as Harry and Robbie Eat Their Words...

Arsenal-Spurs Preview: Player-by-Player Guide to the 162nd North London Derby

After Everything, Is Rafael Benitez Off To Real Madrid?

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