All posts tagged "Pete Hall"
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Conte mistakes becoming more frequent as Chelsea struggle
There are some unwritten rules in football that, if broken, earn derision from all quarters, or, even more damagingly, can irrevocably tarnish a reputation. There’s the waving of the imaginary yellow card, that’s a big no-no.
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Priorities wrong over diving – there are bigger crimes to eradicate
Visit www.colossusbets.com now to play our lotto-sized Jackpots To the rest of the world, Britishness is a strange concept. Perhaps it comes from the superiority of when the empire was at its height, or possibly it is a case of small-island syndrome, either way, the traditionalist attitudes on our shores have been hard to shift.
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Was keeping hold of Mahrez a victory for Leicester?
With plentiful restless oligarch and sheikh owners more than willing to invest their surplus millions into football clubs around the world, huge player transfers have become common place. Clubs with a valuable asset are therefore in a powerful position.
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United system at Watford could be winning formula
Many Manchester United fans longing for a return to the free-flowing attacking days of old got their wish for the visit of Newcastle to Old Trafford two weeks ago. Jose Mourinho swallowed his conservative pride and plumped for a front three, and the result was a return to the four-goal successes that United fans had become accustomed to earlier in the season.
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Judge Mkhitaryan and Lukaku upon Pogba’s return, they have an excuse for poor form
In the fantastic book The Numbers Game, authors Chris Anderson and David Sally argue the point that owners of football clubs can spend all the money in the world on the best superstar striker, but if said club’s weak link in the team keeps giving the ball away, that striker won’t get enough chances to make a seismic impact.
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Dembele appearance a gentle reminder of depth of Tottenham squad
What a night was had by all in attendance at Wembley on Wednesday. Those Tottenham fans who made the journey to northwest London will still be eulogising to anyone who will listen after seeing their side dismantle reigning European and world champions Real Madrid with such consummate ease.
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Cruyff’s quest for space lives on in Guardiola as De Bruyne finds calling
Man City style based on Cruyff’s thinking Johan Cruyff built his footballing philosophy on playing attractive, fluid football – a style which remains at the core of all who he touched within the game.
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Despite £1bn outlay, Premier League clubs take easy option in uninspiring transfer window
European leagues signings much more exciting The astronomical deal struck between Sky and Premier League was billed as moment the English top flight would resurrect itself after years of stagnation, living in La Liga’s shadow.
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West Ham optimism is a little premature – transfer strategy may have its flaws
There has been a shift in the zeitgeist in east London. After a vitriolic first season in their new home, West Ham fans have their swagger back, with some familiar big-money signings increasing the level of optimism ahead of the new Premier League season.
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Van Dijk primed for a big move, and United fit the bill perfectly
Liverpool’s woe could open door for Mourinho Gone are the days when it was acceptable for Sir Alex Ferguson to intercept Roy Keane at the airport en route to Blackburn, Roberto Mancini to pester David Platt to join him at Sampdoria or player agents to meet secretly with prospective clubs in London hotels to discuss a move behind their client’s current employer’s backs.
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MARTIAL DESERVES CENTRAL ROLE
Time for mind games is over, Jose, Martial deserves central role Mourinho revels in drama In every walk of life, people go about their day jobs in a completely different manner to their counterparts in exactly the same role, and football management is no different.
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