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Italy vs Ireland Preview

Tomorrow sees the clash of the top two in Group 8 qualifying from next year’s World Cup as Italy host Ireland in Bari (K.O. 8.50 pm Local time). After Italy’s win away to Montenegro last Saturday courtesy of two goals... (Continue reading)

BREAKING NEWS – SHEARER TO BE NEWCASTLE BOSS

According to breaking news on the BBC, Newcastle legend Alan Shearer will take over as Newcastle boss until the end of the season. Shearer played for his hometown club for 10 years, making 303 appearences and scoring 148 goals. Newcastle... (Continue reading)

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria Preview

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria Preview

Ireland take on Bulgaria in a World Cup 2010 qualifier on Saturday at Croke Park, Dublin in a game that could have a massive bearing on whether the “Boys in Green” can get to South Africa. Bulgaria will always occupy... (Continue reading)

Republic of Ireland maintain unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying…just

Last night in Croke Park, Dublin, Giovanni Trappatoni’s Republic of Ireland scored a vital, if a little fortunate, 2-1 victory over Georgia in front of a decent crowd of just over 44,000. Trap persisted with his strategy of relying on... (Continue reading)

Chelsea get their man…..at least temporarily

Following on from this article, so it has come to pass that Guus Hiddink has signed up to help Chelsea until the end of the season. Apparently the Russians aren’t happy but Hiddink didn’t really have much choice. There will... (Continue reading)

Chelsea open talks with Hiddink

Chelsea open talks with Hiddink

Less than 24 hours after showing “Big Phil” Scolari the door after just 7 months, Chelsea’s owner is reportedly close to installing current Russia manager, Dutchman Guus Hiddink, as manager on a short-term contract until the end of the season.... (Continue reading)

Leeds United announces a stg£4.5 million profit

18 months after relegation and administration and being docked 15 points at the start of the 2007-2008 season, Leeds United have announced profits of more than £4m for the 14-month period ending on June 30 this year. The directors have... (Continue reading)

Down to the wire

With just two games to go, Boca Juniors remain 2 points clear of Tigre and 4 ahead of Lanus. San Lorenzo have a game in hand and are 5 points back, so still have a mathematical chance. Shoul be interesting... (Continue reading)

European footballer of the Year

Man Utd’s Ronaldo is the hot favourite for this year’s Ballon D’Or. There is no doubting that his scoring record in the EPL last season was outstanding. But was that enough to be crowned Europe’s Best? His effort at Euro... (Continue reading)

Oh my god they’ve killed Kenny…

Or at least hidden him. The best thing about Scottish games at Hampden recently has been Kenny Rodger’s doppleganger belting out “Flower of Scotland”. And tonight? Not a Kenny to be seen. Just some chantuese called Amy McDonald (good scottish... (Continue reading)

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