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Arsenal Has No Chance of Winning English Premier League

Arsene Wenger thinks the English Premier League title race is "not over till it's over," and he is quite right—it's far too early to predict the champions. But it's never too early to say the champions won't be Arsenal...

Written by Andrew McNair about 3 days ago 648 reads 41 comments
Rangers' "Father and Son" Have Premier League Scouts Swarming Around Club

Rangers may well be one of the worst teams in the UEFA Champions League this season, but the club's financial woes and injury crisis have resulted in one highlight—possibly the oddest partnership in the competition...

Written by Andrew McNair about 8 days ago 97 reads 0 comments
Jermain Defoe Kills Off Michael Owen's 2010 Dreams

It is only November, and Jermain Defoe is already only two goals off his record English Premier League tally of 13 strikes with Portsmouth a couple of seasons back...

Written by Andrew McNair about 11 days ago 480 reads 22 comments
Birmingham City's Barry Ferguson Must Play For Scotland Again

The outspoken views of Tartan Army chief Alan Duncan about Scotland fans reacting angrily to the potential return of Barry Ferguson and former teammate Allan McGregor to the international fold—just ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 15 days ago 51 reads 2 comments
Robin Van Persie Vs. Emmanuel Adebayor: Someone Must Be Lying

According to many of you, Manchester City’s Emmanuel Adebayor was very much in the wrong last Saturday because of the controversy over his boot striking former Arsenal teammate Robin Van ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 2 months ago 1,766 reads 55 comments
What Makes Fantasy Football So Much Fun?

Fantasy football is enjoyed by millions of people these days with just about every soccer dedicated broadcaster or newspaper having their own version of the game...

Written by Andrew McNair about 2 months ago 194 reads 13 comments
Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

I may only be 24 but I most certainly know about and have a long association with the term “glorious failure.” Many must look at tonight’s result and say “I’m glad ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 2 months ago 419 reads 21 comments
Premier League Prediction: Will Manchester United Win the League Again?

It is that time of the year again when everyone and their granny has a guess at who will win the Barclays Premier League...

Written by Andrew McNair about 3 months ago 822 reads 36 comments
Celtic Can Definitely Beat Arsenal

If I had to name the one thing in the world which really bugs me, it would probably be ignorant football fans and annoyingly for me, they were out in force after the UEFA Champions League qualifying draw which pitted Arsenal against Scottish giants Celtic

Written by Andrew McNair about 3 months ago 482 reads 41 comments
Manchester United and Liverpool Fans Are Not Their Usual Confident Selves

It was interesting to follow the "Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid" transfer saga from the usual "he is not for sale at any price" to the inevitable £30 million deal...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 817 reads 23 comments
New UEFA Europa League Asks Serious Questions About Scottish Football

A whopping six Scottish clubs qualified for European competition this season, which in May seemed great for Scottish football, but the reality is a far different story...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 306 reads 4 comments
International Men of Mystery: The Best Uncapped English Premier League XI

With England’s top flight being such a star studied international league, it is very rarely one comes across at player in the Barclays Premier League who hasn’t been recognized at full international level...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 2,731 reads 30 comments
The Most Underrated Players in the English Premier League: Part Two

Welcome to the second part of my underrated Barclays Premier League players. If you missed the first part it can be seen here http://bleacherreport...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 858 reads 21 comments
The Most Underrated Players in the English Premier League: Part 1

I am not for a second saying any of the players on this list are necessarily world class or should even be playing for bigger teams for that matter...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 897 reads 18 comments
First Thoughts -Literally!- on Man Utd and the Rest of the Premier League!

A thought came over me last night in bed—not the thought that I think far too much about football as that bit is obvious—but what is the first thing which comes to my mind when any ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 571 reads 53 comments
David Beckham Must Do What Is Right for David Beckham

Let me start by saying I was never behind David Beckham leaving Europe for the MLS for a couple of reasons: 1. He was getting paid millions in a league where most players earn nothing. 2. I believed he could still play at a much higher level...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 265 reads 36 comments
Rangers' Ferguson the Answer for Birmingham City

Former Rangers and Scotland Captain Barry Ferguson MBE is expected to end his long association with the Glasgow giants this week after a transfer fee was agreed with English Premier League new boys Birmingham City...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 102 reads 4 comments
Rafa Benitez Not So Confident Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano Will Stay Put

Rafa Benitez has taken his time, but finally last year his Liverpool side challenged for the Barclays Premier League...

Written by Andrew McNair about 4 months ago 446 reads 4 comments
Andy Murray: Far Too Scottish for Some Brits

Andy Murray may have failed the masses at Wimbledon, but he has not failed me. The 22-year-old Scot has been backed by ‘most’ of the great British nation during this years event but ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 5 months ago 404 reads 15 comments
Maria Sharapova Through at Wimbledon, but Viktoriya Kutuzova Steals the Show

It is that time of the year again. Green grass and sunny weather with the all-important helping of strawberries and cream. Well, so the sponsors tell you...

Written by Andrew McNair about 5 months ago 307 reads 0 comments
Football's Changed Completely, but Beneath, It's Still the Beautiful Game

After a couple of glorious days reading David Peace’s fantastic novel, The Damned United, about Brian Clough’s early career and ill fated tenure as manager of Leeds United, it occurred ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 6 months ago 123 reads 5 comments
Are Five Referees Better Than Three Or Have FIFA and UEFA Got It Wrong?

FIFA and UEFA have announced next season’s UEFA Europa League will be the guinea pig for a new refereeing initiative which will see five officials marshaling each tie instead of the normal three...

Written by Andrew McNair about 6 months ago 212 reads 12 comments
Cristiano Ronaldo Is Two Players, and Manchester United Need Them Both

No matter what amount of money Manchester United are offered for Cristiano Ronaldo, it just will not be worth it. Rumours linking Ronaldo to Real Madrid appear like clockwork every offseason, ...

Written by Andrew McNair about 6 months ago 3,225 reads 19 comments
Five Reasons Manchester United Failed to Beat Barcelona

The Absence of Darren Fletcher Scottish midfielder Fletcher has been a mainstay in the Red Devils side this season, starting with vital goals early on in the league campaign to towering performances in vital UEFA Champions League ties...

Written by Andrew McNair about 6 months ago 1,259 reads 19 comments
Not Short of Talent: The Seven Smallest Players in the Barclays Premier League

You won’t find a more famous fairytale than Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs but I doubt any of you have heard the one about the Barclays Premier League and its seven pint sized wonders...

Written by Andrew McNair about 6 months ago 694 reads 9 comments

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Andrew McNair Article Archive

Arsenal Has No Chance of Winning English Premier League

Rangers' "Father and Son" Have Premier League Scouts Swarming Around Club

Jermain Defoe Kills Off Michael Owen's 2010 Dreams

Birmingham City's Barry Ferguson Must Play For Scotland Again

Robin Van Persie Vs. Emmanuel Adebayor: Someone Must Be Lying

What Makes Fantasy Football So Much Fun?

Scotland's "Glorious Failures" Outplay Holland With Total Football

Premier League Prediction: Will Manchester United Win the League Again?

Celtic Can Definitely Beat Arsenal

Manchester United and Liverpool Fans Are Not Their Usual Confident Selves

New UEFA Europa League Asks Serious Questions About Scottish Football

International Men of Mystery: The Best Uncapped English Premier League XI

The Most Underrated Players in the English Premier League: Part Two

The Most Underrated Players in the English Premier League: Part 1

First Thoughts -Literally!- on Man Utd and the Rest of the Premier League!

David Beckham Must Do What Is Right for David Beckham

Rangers' Ferguson the Answer for Birmingham City

Rafa Benitez Not So Confident Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano Will Stay Put

Andy Murray: Far Too Scottish for Some Brits

Maria Sharapova Through at Wimbledon, but Viktoriya Kutuzova Steals the Show

Football's Changed Completely, but Beneath, It's Still the Beautiful Game

Are Five Referees Better Than Three Or Have FIFA and UEFA Got It Wrong?

Cristiano Ronaldo Is Two Players, and Manchester United Need Them Both

Five Reasons Manchester United Failed to Beat Barcelona

Not Short of Talent: The Seven Smallest Players in the Barclays Premier League

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