Category Archives: Champions League

All-German final poised to add to Wembley’s list of great European Cup moments

Posted on May 24, 2013 by DC

The Arch might not possess the same romantic and grandiose aura once associated with the Twin Towers, but for many Wembley remains as quintessentially British as its predecessor, despite the short history in its current configuration.

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The Champions League final in numbers

Posted on May 23, 2013 by DC

Saturday’s Champions League final at Wembley is going to be a special occasion. Not only will the FA celebrate its 150th year hosting by hosting the final for the second time in three seasons, but Europe’s most prestigious trophy will … Read more…

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Small time Charlies: Arsenal and Spurs non-trophy battle to the death!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Imagine Alastair Cook lifting his bat to salute the Lords crowd after scoring his 20th run or Lewis Hamilton stepping on the podium with a bottle of champagne after securing pole-position at the Monaco GP. Obviously both are fine achievements, … Read more…

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ITV & football: a joke, and not a funny one…no Chelsea exclusives allowed!

Posted on May 1, 2013 by DC

It’s safe to assume that the vast majority of football fans might not be too familiar with the name Alfred Harmsworth, who was the late 1st Viscount Northcliffe. However, following the shambles that unfolded on ITV last night, they’ll concur … Read more…

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Barca: why do so many neutrals love when the mighty fall?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Guest Blogger

As Thomas Mueller hammered the final nail in Barcelona’s coffin last night, many among the viewers would have found themselves grinning amiably, if not really celebrating – unless you were a Bayern fan, obviously, in which case going completely berserk … Read more…

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Rafa Benitez to Chelsea Fans: Mad Rant or Clever PR Strategy

Posted on February 28, 2013 by JB

  It has to be said that whether you support Chelsea or not, last night’s rant on 5Live made for seriously entertaining listening - a rarity on that program. But as a match with West Brom looms large, Rafa Benitez reached … Read more…

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