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Get real, Ireland

Roy Keane had a point when he derided the Irish Football Association’s conduct during Henry-gate. Accepting bad luck is part of sport and the revelation that Ireland have requested that they be granted an extra place in the 2010 World... (Continue reading)

A game Liverpool cannot afford to lose

It is a little early in the season to suggest any game is must-win for any team, although Portsmouth fans approach every match in that frame of mind. Liverpool will not fall out of the title race if they fail... (Continue reading)

Relegation candidates already identified

We might be little more than a month into the new Premier League season, but the teams likely to be battling the drop have already become apparent. All three of the promoted clubs are in the bottom half of the... (Continue reading)

August’s big matches – Premier League

August's big matches - Premier League

The first proper league table of the season is presented after three matches – how is the Premier League likely to be shaping up at the end of August? Although fans shouldn’t get carried away by a good start, the... (Continue reading)

Summer tournaments reach conclusion

Unless they have the fortune of having European qualification matches to look forward to, English football fans will be looking at their team’s pre-season itinerary. There is other football to enjoy before the Premier League starts on the 15th August,... (Continue reading)

Everton up for the cup

Everton up for the cup

Everton have the chance to record a major achievement in this season’s FA cup final. Victory over Chelsea would not only be just reward for the Toffees’ recent exploits under manager of the season David Moyes, it would also mean... (Continue reading)