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2010 FIFA World Cup: US Soccer Team To Cause Major Upset
There are no world stars in the US National Soccer team that are preparing to take on the world's best in South Africa. But what the Yanks do have in abundance is professionalism; their progress will not be spoilt by ego...
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The Most Hated Sports Club in The World, Ever?
There was a time, not so long ago where the world of English football was a well ordered one. In that world the top four teams were Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool...
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Fernando Torres to Manchester City?
So Liverpool are pot-less, clueless, manager-less, and can no longer offer Champions League football (and possibly won't for a few years to come)...
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Boateng Signs, Silva Is Second and Yaya a Close Third?
The transfer merry-go-round is slowly moving into gear for Manchester City with confirmation of Jerome Boateng's move to COMS...
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David Silva Manchester City Bound
Manchester City have agreed a fee for David Silva and have overcome the minor issues in the personal terms in order to get the deal completed before the World Cup...
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Are You Ready For The Most Explosive Transfer Window in History?
As a thread on the Manchester City forum Bluemoon states—"It's Quiet." I am far from alone in thinking that, in transfer terms, it is too quiet. Jose Mourinho's change of jobs is the reason, if you were to believe the press...
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Manchester City Hit Scintilating Form at Exactly the Right Time.
When the January transfer window creaked shut with only two additions to Roberto Mancini's squad, it was commonly thought that a golden opportunity to crack the 'Big 4' had been squandered...
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Why Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are Dead Wrong About Football
I have written about Blatter and Platini before and it has never been complimentary. There are many reasons why any football fan should despise Blatter and be wary of any of his motives...
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Transfer Window Blows Open as Manchester City Spend, Spend, Spend
There are always rumours come the opening of the bi-annual transfer window, but this year it seems one team has been at the centre of all the hubbub...
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The Biggest Manchester Derby in Three Decades?
It has been some months since I have written a piece for BR. I have been busy with other things and even though there has been plenty I have had to say, I put all things Bleacher to the back of my mind...
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Manchester United vs. Manchester City: The Prediction
Last week, I was right in my assertion that City would beat the arrogant Arsenal, although the manner in which City put them to the sword was unexpected...
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Manchester City Vs. Arsenal: A Prediction
For some time now, pundits have talked about Manchester City needing at least another season to be considered a team. The ones who know argue that, as talented as the players City now has, they need time to gel, to become a unit...
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Who Is in Charge: Fifa, UEFA , The FA or the Premier League?
Now it may seem like a very simple question, but who runs football? Over the last several weeks we have heard what Platini thinks about debt for example, and that Roman Abramovich agrees with ...
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David Moyes, Cashed Up and in the Spotlight
Over the last few weeks, David Moyes has had a lot to say about how transfers happen. In this writer's opinion, he has made himself look rather silly...
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Manchester City's Lake: Talent and Ability Lost To Fate
For those of you who don't know, the picture above is of Paul Lake. He is a born and bred Mancunian who lived the dream in his early years. He was picked up by Manchester City, the team he supported at an early age (having been spotted at the age of 10).
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David Moyes: People Who Live in Glass Houses Should Not Throw Stones
As a Manchester City fan I am very well used to being called names, abused and generally thought of as a laughing stock because of my footballing affiliation. Water, duck, back...
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like David Moyes?
If I were an Everton supporter right now, I would be worried. Not as you may assume because of the lack of money, the stagnated squad, the injuries, the crappy old stadium or the threat of Lescott ...
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Is David Moyes Looking for a Way out by Using Joleon Lescott As the Last Straw?
David Moyes is an exceptional manager.He is thoughtful, measured, and a gentleman.But I think that he is now looking for a way out of Goodison...
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Lescott, Upson And Distin: Manchester City Have Choices
Manchester City's achilles heel will be their defence: So say the majority of pundits and commentators when previewing the coming Premier League season...
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Joe Hart Called Into England Squad
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has been called into the England squad after an injury forced Ben Foster to withdraw...
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So You Know About Football Do You?
As we all know Sir Alex Ferguson is the font of all knowledge and wisdom when it comes to footballing matters, indeed he is never wrong. So here's a few questions for all the nerds out there to try their hands at...
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Manchester City Gain Their First Prize: Respect
A fellow BR contributor has informed me that the banner at Old Trafford "celebrating" the 33-year lack of trophies for City has been taken down. This could simply be because it is being cleaned or updated, ready for the 34th year...
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Sir Alex Needs To Learn a Lot From Sir Bobby's Example
I have deliberately waited a few days to write this as I wanted to really consider my words, and make a point that could be thought of as petty or deliberately hurtful. That is not my intention...
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City Raid Arsenal Again To Sign Toure for £15m
Manchester City are continuing their pursuit of experienced performers for their intended assault on the Premier League this season...
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Manchester City for the Top Four: Here's the Proof
The simplest way of describing the challenge that faces Manchester City in the coming season is in the 22 point gap between the 10th place finish and the desired fourth place target...
