Moscow
May 21, 2008 | 9:51AM | trampletheweakhurdlethed
Big happenings today in the world of soccer with the Champions League final being fought out in Moscow between Chelsea and Manchester United later this afternoon. The mind games have commenced, particularly between rival forwards Wayne Rooney and Didier Dr... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #84 ...and a wee bit more.
May 18, 2008 | 3:33PM | BobbyMcMahon
Henry Winter reminisces about Heriot Watt University's Celtic Supporters Club annual Tommy Burns Night.
The legend and tragedy of Hughie Ferguson who scored the winning goal for Cardiff in the 1... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #83
May 04, 2008 | 6:35PM | BobbyMcMahon
The Observer looks back to some Premiership predictions from August of last year. Next Monday I will repost the predictions article that was posted nine months ago. This gives you a... Read More
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Fergies biggest gamble
Apr 27, 2008 | 8:06PM | Nick_Webster
In theory Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson should be
crowned Premier League Champions for the 10th time in two weeks but
if they somehow fail - we’ll never forget the Stamford Bridge blunder.
When you’ve had the success that SAF has had over the last
two decades it’s not easy to critici... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #80 Responses
Apr 15, 2008 | 4:47PM | BobbyMcMahon
LGB – 1. Any chance you are going to be able to leave NA and go see some Euro matches? 2. Have you been to a... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #80
Apr 13, 2008 | 5:23PM | BobbyMcMahon
The Brazilian boys of 1970. Officials and bribes. The return of the Home Internationals…..sort of. Chelsea’s youth team set-up.... Read More
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We'll Always Score At Home
Mar 21, 2008 | 10:45AM | ManYoooo
Trembling about the Liverpool Easter Massacre? Don't. I simply don't believe Rafa can convincingly conquer a big four side. It's that simple. Sure Liverp... Read More
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Favre retires... why so bittersweet?
Mar 07, 2008 | 2:11PM | NFL_hits_the_UK!
If you have been reading my blogs as far back as I had started this addictive process, you'd know that I've wanted Brett Favre to retire for some time. No, I'm not a Lions fan, nor a Vikings fan, hell, I'm not even a Bears fan. I'm a... Packers fan.I ... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #74
Mar 03, 2008 | 6:00AM | BobbyMcMahon
Sorry about the delay but here we are...Dundee United owner Eddie Thompson has cancer right through his body but his commitment to the tea... Read More
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Weekend Preview
Feb 14, 2008 | 8:27PM | BobbyMcMahon
A splendid article from Martin Samuel on the value of Premiership promises and how under the present structure the push for more money will never end.The deal with a Chinese broadcaster seems to be a poor one for the Premiership.And Sepp Blatter has ... Read More
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The Theatre of Nightmares
Jan 03, 2008 | 11:42AM | Chelseacod
It's about time someone spoke out about the atmosphere (or lack thereof) at Old Trafford. Good thing it was Sir Alex. People actually listen to him, which I imagine is quite satisfying. On ... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #65 Responses
Dec 18, 2007 | 6:54PM | BobbyMcMahon
The BBC is reporting that a 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape at a Manchester hotel early Tuesday morning.
No comment from the club on the incident which would lead a cynic to believe that a m... Read More
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Speakers' Corner #64
Dec 09, 2007 | 7:29PM | BobbyMcMahon
The Guardian lists their top six soccer books.
An interview with Sir Alex Ferguson.
Graham Hunter looks at the state of affairs at the Mes... Read More
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Weekend Preview
Oct 25, 2007 | 9:26PM | BobbyMcMahon
The Glazers are said to be looking at another refinancing of the Manchester United’s debt.
UEFA has created a shortlist of stadiums that are bidding to host the 2010 and 2011 Champions L... Read More
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MIKE DEAN KILLS THE GAME WITH POOR REFEREEING; UNITED BEAT CHELSEA 2-0
Sep 23, 2007 | 7:08PM | craigy_f
Referee decides encounter with some cack refereeing. It doesn’t just happen to Liverpool you know; 2-0 home wins.
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EVERTON LOSE A TIGHT ONE TO MANCHESTER UNITED; 0-1
Sep 19, 2007 | 12:33PM | craigy_f
Undone at home by sloppy defending on a set piece at the death; United win 0-1. Oh the referee was cack, very cack.
Ronaldo but... Read More
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Speakers' Corner Responses #52
Sep 18, 2007 | 7:01PM | BobbyMcMahon
Redfan2000 - Impartiality among commentators both sides of the Atlantic, when commenting on teams, players and managers. Particular examples of this are: Peter Crouch phobia (Webster and McMahon at Fox).
Bobby – “A p... Read More
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