All posts tagged "Ticker"
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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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Stoke City regressing fast under Hughes – they must stop the rot
FOREVER LINKED TO THE ‘PULIS’ STYLE Rather strangely, Stoke City have become something of a cult club. To many members of the English press and even football fans, the Potters have never truly escaped their reputation for playing the ‘ugly’ way upon promotion under Tony Pulis nine years ago even though Mark Hughes has overseen a big turn around in personnel.
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Time to admit Daniel Sturridge’s Liverpool career is over
Behind the heavy metal football, high pressing and bear hugs, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool transformation has been rather understated. The German is probably the most unique coach in the world, someone a certain type of fan can really identify with, but he is, at heart, quite contrasted in a very good way.
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Rooney returns – embrace the feel-good story of the year
Rooney back where he belongs There are many, many layers to Wayne Rooney’s return to his boyhood club. What legacy does he leave at Manchester United? Despite leading the club’s goalscoring charts, many fans still see Rooney as unfulfilled potential.
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Introducing the Latest LaLiga Imports
The Premier League has dipped its toes into the Spanish transfer market, with four deals in particular catching the eye. LaLiga has been home to all of this group for a while, but there is certainly a chance that a few of their number could be rather alien to an English audience.
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Two signings can launch Arsenal into different league
Arsenal’s signing of Alexandre Lacazette was announced on Wednesday evening. It has brought the end to one of Europe’s longest, most persistent transfer rumours. Along with the tedious Karim Benzema murmurings, Lacazette has been linked with a move to north London since he shot to prominence with 15 Ligue 1 goals in 2013/14.
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Terry and Villa – a match made in heaven?
Join Martin Laurence’s Pick 8 Syndicate and play for £10,000 – HERE NEW CHAPTER BEGINS After 22 years at Chelsea, the next and likely final chapter of John Terry’s career became apparent on Monday, as his move to Championship side Aston Villa was confirmed.
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Can Claudio Ranieri revolutionise FC Nantes?
Claudio Ranieri returned to football last week as he was announced as FC Nantes manager; although he did have to wait for it. The French FA have a ruling in place stating that a club can’t appoint a manager of 65 or over.
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Martin Laurence Previews the £10,000 Pick 8
You can join Martin’s Pick 8 Syndicate HERE Portugal vs Chile – 1/ X / 2 A couple of more familiar teams compared to my recent previews! It’s too close to call for the ticket opener, Portugal’s semi-final with Chile could go either way with neither side having really convinced at the Confederations Cup so far.
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Everton could be progressing from top six waiting room
Farhad Moshiri’s investment in Everton did not turn heads in the way it should have done. Whether because the Toffees are perceived as outsiders to the top six bubble or because grotesque spending has become so common place in the Premier League, Everton’s bulking of financial muscle was overlooked.
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Frank De Boer and Crystal Palace – an unlikely match made in heaven?
Seven years after his top-level coaching career began, Frank De Boer has finally achieved his dream. Every time he was asked, he told of how working in the Premier League was a prime ambition of his, but probably not in the way it has transpired since.
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