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England vs Uruguay – It’s the hope that kills you
England face Uruguay in a must-win clash in Sao Paulo. With defeat almost certainly sending the Three Lions home at the earliest possible stage. Luis Suarez has declared himself 100% fit for the tie,...
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Football cold turkey – Surviving the domestic close season
So the playoffs are over and that’s it. No more domestic football until early August. All club fans are now in an official state of football withdrawal syndrome. Some have been for the best part of a...
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Is Thomas Vermaelen the answer for Manchester United?
Following the departure of imperious partnership Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, Manchester United are in need of a serious defensive shake-up. Left with only the unpredictable, if enthusiastic, pair...
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England’s World Cup post-mortem is futile
On the 28th anniversary of Diego Maradona’s highly controversial goal in the Argentina’s 2-1 over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, Another well-known Argentine number 10 was enjoying a...
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Top 5 players at the World Cup so far
With the World Cup group phase now complete. And the knockout stage about to begin, it’s an ideal opportunity to look at the best 5 players so far. 5. James Rodriguez Playing in the heart of Colombia’s...
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Three Lions: Refusing to change
For all the money spent on St George’s Park, Plus the salaries paid to Roy Hodgson and his staff, the one thing missing was a little change in mentality and some common sense. On paper, the twenty...
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The Luis Suarez saga: What should Liverpool do now?
With Luis Suarez having been fined and banned for four months from any football related activity by FIFA after his unbelievable third biting offence. Should Liverpool cut their losses and get rid of...
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How England’s young brigade can prosper
As this glorious World Cup continues, football fans worldwide are constantly enthralled by the magic of football. For the past two-and-a-half weeks we have been treated to great goals, games and drama....
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England’s same old story
Doesn’t it seem like the good ship England sank an eternity ago? The wreckage has long sunk to the depths of Davy Jones’ locker. We’ve been well and truly thrown into the international abyss. “I love...
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It’s over already? Thanks for the memories, Brazil!
So, that’s it… A World Cup we have been waiting for in keen anticipation for four years is over. Nothing excited more than the greatest event in world football being held in the spiritual home of...
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World Cup 2014: Best XI
Now that the World Cup is done and dusted, Ian Gurney takes a look at his best starting eleven. How do your rate the side? GK – Manuel Neuer (GER) Picking up the Golden Glove award on the same night as...
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Toni Kroos and Real Madrid, a match made in heaven?
With Toni Kroos having agreed to join Real Madrid from Bayern Munich for €24 million right after the German World Cup triumph. Many have questioned which side will benefit the most. Los Blancos, in...
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England cannot simply copy and paste to solve their football woes
After England were unceremoniously dumped out of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, with Germany going on to win it all… Many casual football fans were vocal in their desire for the FA to implement a...
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Mesut Ozil: A fair weather player?
After a poor start to the season, I ponder the following question. Is Arsenal’s Mesut Özil anything more than a fair weather player? If we rewind back to the Summer transfer deadline day of 2013 at...
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Dodgy football lookalikes: Volume 6
Drum roll please ladies and gents… Because our dodgy football lookalikes are back for another very .. erm ‘dodgy’ instalment. Unnecessary disappointment warning Proceed with caution: Have you visited...
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Jordan Henderson – From Liverpool outcast to vice-captain
A big moment in the career of Jordan Henderson occurred recently when he was named the vice-captain of Liverpool. It was a monumental occasion for the up and coming English midfielder. This crowning...
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FIFA and ethics – An epic oxymoron
With FIFA having released its ethics report into the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.. And clearing both Russia and Qatar of any wrongdoing. It once again illustrates the lack of transparency...
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England: Will football ever come home?
England have reasons to be optimistic. Optimism, a word that has been the catalyst to many an Englishman’s international competition campaign for the last 48 years. However over the past 10 years many...
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Coffee, memories and an all-time XI; A morning with Nicky Southall
RainhamEndViews recently caught up with Gillingham legend Nicky Southall for a coffee and a chat. Nicky attempted to put together a dream team of all the players he had the privilege of lining up...
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Mind yer eyes! Probably the worst football shirts of all time #4
Goalkeepers are often described as strange breed. And judging by some of the kits they have worn down the years, perhaps there’s some truth in it. In our latest batch of worst football shirts, we focus...
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