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The unrest that Manchester United supporters feel towards the Glazer family’s ownership of the club goes far beyond their record in the transfer market, but there are still plenty of questions to be asked regarding that department. United fans have regularly criticised the ‘Glazernomics’ model of running the club, with serious complaints about the club’s debt and […]
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Kai Havertz gave Toni Kroos and Sergio Ramos a taste of their own medicine during Chelsea‘s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg. After the two sides drew 1-1 in the first leg, Chelsea took the lead in the 28th minute when Timo Werner headed in from almost on the goal-line. The […]
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The 2020-21 campaign has been quite a journey for Chelsea fans, with a stark and sudden improvement since Thomas Tuchel was appointed Frank Lampard‘s successor in January. Tuchel has become the first manager to reach back-to-back Champions League finals with different clubs, having led PSG to finish runners-up last term before being sacked by the French champions on Christmas Day. […]
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After Mason Mount converted Chelsea’s 836th chance of the night to give them a 2-0 lead against Real Madrid, the TV director cut to the touchline and two men in a joyous embrace: Thiago Silva and Thomas Tuchel had just secured themselves a place in a second Champions League final in two years. Last time around, as […]
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The Premier League have recently launched a Hall of Fame, paying tribute to legendary figures like Thierry Henry and Alan Shearer. But there’s more to English football than just the Premier League, which got us thinking of the best players to ever play in the Championship. Because we’re wankers, we’re taking that to mean since […]
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When Leeds United were relegated to League One in 2007, it marked the lowest point in the club’s history. Leeds had never dropped into the third tier until entering administration two days before the final match of the season at Derby effectively secured relegation – the Whites would have required a 10-goal win to overtake fourth-bottom Hull […]
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Throughout his illustrious managerial career, it’s safe to say that Jose Mourinho has made his fair share of enemies. As well as falling out with his own players, Mourinho has an incredible ability to rile up opposing managers and get under their skin. During his first spell in England, the Portuguese had memorable clashes with Sir Alex Ferguson, Rafa […]
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Manchester United have struggled to add to their illustrious trophy cabinet since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, with some top players failing to win much, or anything, while at the club. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to lead the club to the Europa League crown this term, which would be the club’s first piece of silverware […]
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When the time came for Eden Hazard to wave goodbye to Lille, his club legend status had long been secured. Needless to say, he wasn’t going out with a whimper. Hazard had already been a standout player in Lille’s stunning 2010-11 Ligue 1 triumph, the club’s first league title in over 50 years, while his star shone even […]
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When someone mentions Ronaldo’s greatest performances, there are a few that immediately spring to mind. The World Cup final in 2002, the UEFA Cup-winning masterclass for Inter Milan in 1998, the eviscerating hat-trick for Barcelona against Valencia in 1996, the three-goal display against Manchester United for Real Madrid in 2003 that earned him a standing ovation from the Old […]
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