Monthly Archives: June 2011
Second Chances: Blackpool
They were supposed to be the laughing stocks of the league. But Ian Holloway inspired his Blackpool team to great heights for awhile, before they came crashing back to earth at season’s end. A poor-club’s Harry Redknapp, Holloway had his players … Continue reading
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Second Chances: West Ham
Ooooo… it’s the silly season again, when every Tom Dick and Neymar is associated with every so-called “buying” club. Today, the Premier League released it’s “retained” and “free transfer” list… and to no one’s surprise, the relegated clubs jettisoned several … Continue reading
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Best of the Premier League: Starting XI
Manchester United’s record-breaking 19th league title is a testament to their manager. Sir Alex Ferguson did not have the same calibre of players as in the past. But the old gaffer leads his teams to trophies… and he would not … Continue reading
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Best of the Premier League: Tottenham to Wolves
In the final installment of the team analyses, I cover a team that slipped from glory, one that found some redemption… and three others that struggled all season. Sesame Street Alert: Premiership players may not want to sign for a … Continue reading
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Best of the Premier League: Manchester City to Sunderland
They are now the Kings of England, the most winning club side in domestic history. But Manchester United captured their 19th league title with arguably their weakest side since they started claiming silverware again in 1990. Here is my pick … Continue reading
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And all was well with the world…
Not Ian and his missus. But you can still click on the picture for a very nice wedding blog (where I nicked it!). Congratulations to At The Rails’ Ian Harrison on his marriage. In the name of world — and … Continue reading
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Best of the Premier League: Bolton to Liverpool
For these next five clubs, it was a tale of two seasons. The two Merseyside clubs — along with Fulham — started awfully before performing some second-half magic… while Chelsea and Bolton were left wondering what could have been. Here … Continue reading
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Best of the Premier League: Arsenal to Blackpool
Hello. Remember us? Your favourite Interweb football journos-slash-pundits-slash-hacks? We know, we know, we haven’t posted in awhile. But that’s because we’ve been busy doing very important stuff. Ian’s been planning his wedding… and I’ve been… well, let’s just say it’s … Continue reading
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