Monthly Archives: March 2011

England Fans: in the words of Delia Smith ‘Let’s be having ya!’

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Claus

I watched the England v Ghana friendly with some extra added interest in the shape of some lively Ghana fans. When African nations or South American teams play, the fans always give the game a little something extra. Always have … Read more…

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Legendary Haircut of the Week: Fernando Torres

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Bobby Roche

The Hair: Golden rat’s mane.

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Return to Terracing – a good idea or something best left in the past?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Claus

A lot was said last week about the potential return of the terraces to football stadiums. I decided I would sit back and see what people have to say about it.

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The New York Cosmos: The original Galacticos? Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Claus

Continued from Part 1: Pele had retired in 1974, finishing his career at his beloved Santos. He was 34 years old and had a record that will be near impossible to surpass – playing 1120 times for his club, scoring … Read more…

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Betto International special…

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Claus

Don’t we all love an international weekend? Nope, me neither. Unfortunately the prospect of no club football is not good, but this weekend’s Wales v England match will surely be like a premiership game won’t it? Maybe my expectations are too … Read more…

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Human trafficking … is it ok if they’re good at football?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Pedro

  In South America and certain countries in Europe, the trade of human beings for large sums of money is a practice widely accepted as normal. This isn’t the slave trade, prostitution or anything naughty like that … this is … Read more…

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