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My English Premier League Team of the Season

Richard Farley — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:24:00 +0000

Didier Drogba is consoling Frank Lampard, who must have found out about Set Piece Analyst Richard Farley's decision in midfield. (Photo: ZumaPress)

There is a reason why writers’ and footballers’ associations rely on the wisdom of crowds to pick their teams of the season. Not only is it more egalitarian – something [...] No related posts.

Manchester City 0:1 Tottenham – Peter Crouch goal clinches night to remember for Spurs

Ray Curren — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:58:15 +0000

Tottenham will play Champions League football next season, as Peter Crouch’s 82nd minute goal was the game-winner as Tottenham broke Manchester City hearts, 1-0, at the City of Manchester Stadium Wednesday night.

Spurs stand four points ahead of City in the race for fourth in the English Premier League with only one game to play,.

Tottenham can [...] No related posts.

Sleeping with the Enemy: Are Football Fans Allowed to Root for their Rivals

Brian Zygo — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:01:30 +0000

Benedict Arnold

As the club season winds down in Europe, with tight title races in both England and Italy, I pose this question to you – Can you root for your club’s biggest rival and still respect yourself in the morning?

This is an issue that many Manchester United and Roma fans will be dealing with [...] No related posts.

Liverpool-Chelsea preview: Ancelotti’s message, “Be champions”

Ray Curren — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:48:05 +0000

No excuses.

Although there are some – including on this site – that believe Chelsea would be “unworthy” champions of the English Premier League this season, champions they will be (most likely) if they can find a way to beat Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow afternoon.

The good news for the Blues, who lead Manchester United by a [...] No related posts.

Premier League Redux: Jozy’s Red, Relegation Race Over, Kalou’s Two Footed Goal

Johnathan Starling — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:51:11 +0000

Jozy Altidore Deserved to be Sent off in Hull City’s Match against Sunderland Having seen the few places I actually do check out in the blog world (and trust me, it’s very few), one thing has completely baffled me: the amount of people who seriously think that Jozy Altidore did not make contact with Alan Hutton. [...] No related posts.

Aston Villa 1:0 Birmingham – Late penalty very cruel on Birmingham

Ray Curren — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:58:16 +0000

A James Milner penalty kick in the 83rd minute kept Aston Villa’s flickering Champions League hopes alive with a 1-0 victory in the Second City Derby over Birmingham City at Villa Park Sunday afternoon.

It was a controversial penalty call, made all the more frustrating for Birmingham because they made a very good account of themselves [...] No related posts.

Arsenal 0 Manchester City 0: Given Injured in Game Lacking Chances

Johnathan Starling — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 18:35:31 +0000

Manchester City picked up a point at the Emirates in a 0-0 draw that was ill tempered and lacked any real scoring opportunities. While the entrance of Emmanuel Adebayor was met with the customary booing one would expect, the Arsenal faithful inside the Emirates was rather quiet throughout the ninety minutes. About the only thing [...] No related posts.

Ledley King For England

kkfla737 — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:30:33 +0000

Fabio Capello has many selection headaches in front of the World Cup. Going into the June 12th opener versus the United States, it is the Yanks who have the in form players that could stand out as stars of the summer in South Africa. England on the other hand faces fitness and form battles across [...] No related posts.

Hull 0:1 Sunderland – Jozy Altidore sent off, done for season, just like Tigers

Ray Curren — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:59:12 +0000

Sunderland doomed Hull City to almost certain relegation – and a deserved one – with a 1-0 win at the KC Stadium Saturday afternoon, but all the talk (on this side of the pond at least) will be about Hull’s Jozy Altidore getting sent off in stoppage time of the first half.

Altidore and Sunderland’s Alan [...] No related posts.

Manchester United 3 Tottenham Hotspur 1: Spurs Pay the Penalty

Johnathan Starling — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:50:42 +0000

Manchester United regain the lead in the title race as Nani’s goal ten minutes from time, sandwiched between two Ryan Giggs penalty kicks, was more than enough to see off surging Tottenham 3-1 at Old Trafford.

The first half in truth was a dull affair. Spurs were unable to take the early initiative Manchester United gave [...] No related posts.