Nooruddean Choudry
If this is true, it is extremely embarrassing for Manchester United. Whilst everyone was commending the club and its security staff for the swift way in which they dealt with the potential bomb threat, it now seems that they may have been inadvertently responsible. The Daily Mail’s Mike Keegan reports that the ‘incredibly realistic’ hoax […]
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Investigation underway
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You can’t blame them for being worried. A ‘suspect package’ in the NW quadrant of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium saw their final game of the season with Bournemouth abandoned due to serious security concerns. The drama at the ground was very real as fans were told to vacate the area as quickly and calmly as […]
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Updates seem to suggest that the security threat at Old Trafford isn’t mere precaution. Shortly after the stadium was evacuated of fans and Manchester United’s home game with Bournemouth abandoned, the staff and journalists in the vicinity of the ground were also told to leave. The latest update is that the ‘suspect package’ that was […]
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Now that’s a kit
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It’s no Johnny Giles retirement party, but it’s okay. With the domestic season nearly over and the Premier League already decided, thoughts are now turning to the summer’s football, and more specifically the European Championships in France. While RTÉ and TV3 are sharing the honours in Ireland (with the national broadcaster keeping all the best stuff […]
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Things are seriously toxic at Arsenal right now. A season that promised so much at the Emirates is petering out to nothing, and Sunday’s credible but largely irrelevant 2-2 draw at Manchester City did little to defuse the tensions amongst Arsenal fans. It seems there’s something of civil war taking place within the Gooner fanbase, with […]
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That nice Italian suit is absolutely ruined. Not that we think Claudio Ranieri will be all that bothered. The affable Roman was holding court in the post-match press conference when a few of his buoyant Leicester City charges decided to give him an impromptu shower. The Foxes had just beaten a decidedly sorry Everton 3-1 […]
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It was nice of him to bring his friend. Aston Villa’s game with Newcastle United was forced to a halt in the second half on Saturday as disgruntled home fans brought their inflatables to the game and threw them onto the pitch. Villa are of course already down as they anchor the league table, and […]
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Talk about apt. Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan was carrying out his captaincy duties when his teammate decided to have a little fun. He was appearing live on Sky Sports after receiving the Premier League trophy when he was rudely/amusingly interrupted. It may have been mere high jinx, but in a way it perfectly illustrated […]
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What a magical scene. Just when we were becoming a little desensitised to the Leicester City story with all the blanket coverage, Saturday evening brought their achievements clearly back into focus. It was hard for even the most cynical of neutrals not to be moved by the scenes at the King Power stadium as an […]
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If true this would be a sensational coup for Indian football. We’re highly dubious about this until anything is confirmed, but there are growing rumours that Gary Neville may be ready to try his hand at subcontinental football for his next managerial move. The revered Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender was sacked […]
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It’s got to the stage that they can’t help taking the p*ss. It was back to the training ground for the still jubilant Leicester City playing staff on Tuesday morning, but it wasn’t any old day at their Belvoir Drive facilities. The newly crowned Premier League champions (it still seems weird to say it) were accompanied by […]
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The fallout from the ‘Battle of the Bridge’ keeps on coming. Following Monday evening’s bruising 2-2 encounter between Chelsea and Spurs, that resulted in Leicester City being crowned Premier League champions, there have accusations and counter-accusations regarding who was to blame for two unsavoury melees on the night. Whilst Mousa Dembele has been criticised for what looked to many […]
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An emotional night
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Incredible scenes
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A massive ask
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FIFA getting involved
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This is all a bit unnecessary. Whilst even Arsene Wenger’s biggest critics appreciate what he has done for the club and respect the Frenchman’s achievements, it seems not everyone is able to show their unhappiness in a decent manner. The Gunners’ boss is under fire after yet another season without a Premier League trophy. Many […]
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Jurgen Klopp may be the current darling of English football but he’s not above criticism. The Liverpool manager has garnered wholesome praise for his honesty and enthusiasm, as well as the way he’s transformed the Anfield side’s fortunes in such as a short amount of time. But his comments about how Villarreal celebrated their win […]
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Steve McManaman is a pundit who wears his heart very much on his sleeve. The BT Sport pundit doesn’t pretend to hide his allegiances to the red half of Merseyside, and his Liverpool affiliations are always apparent when he is providing his opinions to matches affecting the Red Men. But his reaction to Villarreal’s injury […]
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A wonderful touch
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Now he’s just making us look bad. Not content with being crowned the IBF heavyweight champion of the world, Anthony Joshua is also determined to shame every son out there by being a better mammy’s boy than you. The 26-year-old pugilist took home a multi-million pound purse from his bout with Charles Martin, and was eager to […]
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Why didn’t they just release this beauty as their official away kit? Let’s face it – the official Germany change kit for the forthcoming European Championships is rank awful. It looks like a weird combination of army fatigues, bad television reception and kids’ pyjamas. Quite what Adidas were thinking is anyone’s guess… But they’ve kind of made up […]
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Bitter much? Cesc Fabregas used to be the darling of the Arsenal faithful but nothing could be further from the truth these days. The Catalan playmaker forced a move away from North London to Barcelona, where he failed to live up to expectations, only to return to the Premier League by joining rivals Chelsea. Now he is […]
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It’s the news that many Manchester United fans didn’t want to hear. Spanish paper Marca have gone big on the news that Jose Mourinho will NOT be the manager of Manchester United next season. They confidently report that the deal is now off. Many had assumed that Mourinho was a dead cert to replace Louis […]
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The love-in part 2. The team is in for the second leg of Liverpool’s Europa League tie with Borussia Dortmund, and the big news is that Origi is again preferred to Sturridge. The youngster was magnificent out in Germany, giving the Dortmund defenders no time to settle, and he starts ahead of Sturridge, who is still […]
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Will Slaven Bilic lead his men onto Wembley? Can Louis van Gaal save his job? West Ham United host Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-final replay at the Boleyn Ground tonight, and the teams have been announced for a game that could have far-reaching consequences. The Hammers are without Diafra Sakho, whilst Man United welcome back Wayne Rooney […]
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It could only be LVG
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Whatever happened to living in the moment? It seems that in this age of social media and viral content, we’ve all become obsessed with hits and likes and retweets – to the detriment of actually savouring the present. An experience or emotion isn’t worth having if it’s not documented in pixellated form. On Tuesday night, Manchester City were […]
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Manchester City are only the tenth English team to reach the European Cup semi-finals…ever. They overcame PSG in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, winning 1-0 on the night courtesy of a Kevin de Bruyne goal.The result was received with joyous fervour by City fans, but it seems that rival supporters are now […]
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Is he having a laugh? Ahead of Manchester City’s Champions League quarter-final second-leg against PSG, one of their all-time greatest players made something of a ludicrous statement about the level of popularity they enjoy. Mike Summerbee appeared on BT Sport to preview City’s vital European showdown with their French foes, and seemed to think everyone in the […]
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At last a former Manchester United player has put his head above the parapet. You’ve probably noticed that most Old Trafford alumni fall into two distinct but very conservative camps: those who stress Louis van Gaal needs to be given more time, and those who pledge allegiance to Ryan Giggs. These may be their genuine opinions […]
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Has a referee’s assistant ever been this pumped for a game? If you’re going to run the line and make questionable offside calls then you better bring your A-game. Or at least brace yourself for a hell of a lot of abuse. It was remarkable to see Eddie Smart mentally ready himself for Tottenham Hotspur […]
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It’s really happening
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Bless his cotton socks. For many, there are three main reasons for wanting Leicester City to win the Premier League crown this season: They are far more preferable to the other viable options, who have many more natural enemies as far as rival fans go; They have played with a verve and style that has been […]
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We know Borussia Dortmund were pre-match favourites but this is ridiculous. Liverpool enjoyed an excellent first-half in Germany as they kept Europa League foes Dortmund at bay, and their tenacious striker Divock Origi thrilled the visiting fans by scoring a vital away goal in the 36th minute. But it seems the surprise scoreline was all […]
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Disgraceful
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It’s 2016 and this is the $tate of modern £ootball. Forget tribalism or the partisan love you have for your one and only club, these days it’s all about glory-hunting and swapping your team as often as you change your official megastore socks. The BBC have been covering the growing popularity of Leicester City, particularly in Thailand where they […]
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Come on boys! Sort yourselves out… We suggest anyone with even mild OCD should perhaps look away now, because what you’re about to see will haunt you for the rest of the day – and well into the European Championships by the looks of things. The Welsh national team have made their country proud for a whole […]
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Well this is a bit uncalled for. As Ronan Keating once sang, being an Arsenal fan is a rollercoaster. Just when they think it’s definitely their season, something goes wrong post-Christmas and it all goes to pot. What they don’t need in their current tender state is a world star having a go for no reason. […]
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The game has gone
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It’s such a pity we won’t be seeing this beauty in France. When we’re in the throes of international qualifying, there’s nothing we enjoy better than to see one of the bigger nations falter and fail to make the grade. And yet come the actual tournament, their presence is desperately missed. It takes away some […]
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Genius abridged in one movement. You’ll read all sorts of glowing superlatives and heartfelt tributes about Johan Cruyff over the next few days, following his premature death at the age of only 68. It tells you something about the mark of the man that many respected scribes have excelled themselves with superlative prose in his […]
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