EPL 8 months ago

Wenger's Last Supporter

I’m not going to pretend that last night’s catastrophe at Anfield wasn’t a catastrophe. . To travel to Anfield and not register a single shot on goal, even the Newcastle faithful would be scathing, yet it’s a case of same old story for

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by Tom Sherson
Football 2 years ago

Telly To The Rescue

Television networks and football fans haven’t always seen eye to eye. From changing fixture schedules to divided subscription services, the Premier League’s business features have taken some shine off the on-field magic of the sport itself...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 2 years ago

Socceroos need to determine best XI

With another 4-0 win over Bangladesh, the Socceroos wrapped up 2015 by inching closer to World Cup qualification. With several players making debuts and a constantly changing formation in recent qualifiers, eyes will soon turn to Ange Postecoglou to...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 2 years ago

Reasons to enjoy the international break

For any football fans following Europe’s top leagues, the international break usually means one of 3 things:1. Jamie Vardy, who you finally put in your fantasy team, will roll his ankle and be out for 6 months.2. Your club will sack the manager...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 2 years ago

5 talking points ahead of the North London Derby

Arsenal face Tottenham at home this weekend, hoping to not only hold their strong league position, but also re-assert their long-standing dominance over their closest rivals. Here’s five major talking points ahead of the North London Derby.Will...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 2 years ago

Should Mooy Stay or Should He Go?

Despite Aaron Mooy’s best efforts last night, Melbourne City surrendered a two-goal lead against Newcastle Jets to lose 3-2. Melbourne now have just 4 points from 4 games, perhaps a pre-cursor for another average A-League season.With Aaron Mooy...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Rivalries Will Define A-league Future

They say you shouldn’t compare the Australian A-league to the English Premier League, but should it not be the benchmark for success? Interest in football continues to evolve in Australia, but this hasn’t directly translated into interest in the...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Brisbane To Go Back To Back?

Brisbane are top of the league after one round (as any Brisbane fan will proudly tell you) and will be hoping to back up a positive start under new coach John Aloisi. Both of Aloisi’s new signings, Jamie MacLaren and Corona shone on debut against...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Four reasons Klopp cant’t salvage Liverpool’s season

WARNING: The following article contains opinions that may offend over-excited Liverpool supporters.Not many managers can come seventh in their previous season and still be considered one of the hottest properties in the managerial world.Jurgen Klopp...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Roar need rapid response

It’s torrid times for Brisbane Roar at the moment. A fall from grace, financial turmoil, disgruntled fans and the loss of arguably last season’s best player. It’s a stretch to see many positives ahead of tonight’s opener, but it does present...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Van Gaal's United masterstroke

Well who'd have thought it? Seven weeks in and it's Manchester United, not City, who lead the pack. After a draw with Newcastle United followed by a loss to Swansea City, it didn't take long for disgruntled fans to start fidgeting anxiously as the...

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by Tom Sherson
Football 3 years ago

Arsenal on the way up

Arsenal is one of those teams with the ability to flummox fans in both good and bad ways at the same time. Behemoth in size, the last 10 years haven't felt that way for most fans, even with two FA Cup trophies as consolation. Every year the promise...

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by Tom Sherson