Category Archives: Managers

Kinnear’s return could spell trouble for Pardew and Newcastle

Posted on June 17, 2013 by DC

“We can’t go on together, with suspicious minds,” sang Elvis some 45 years ago. The minds of many, suspicious and not, were left puzzled yesterday as Newcastle announced that former manager Joe Kinnear was returning to St James’ Park as … Read more…

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Chelsea FC: Mourinho’s Back and Chatting (Flirting) with the Press

Posted on June 12, 2013 by JB

Jose Mourinho was finally unveiled to his fan club, better known to you and I as the media, this week. Although he didn’t burst in and declare himself anything more than “happy” and “calm” there were signs that the Jose … Read more…

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Martinez is the right man for Everton job

Posted on June 7, 2013 by DC

When David Moyes replaced Walter Smith in the Everton dugout at Goodison Park, with the Toffees dangerously flirting with relegation, Roberto Martinez was plying his trade north of the border, making a mere 16 appearances for Motherwell before having his … Read more…

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Stoke must be careful, Mark Hughes is the Tom Cruise of managers

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Guest Blogger

Hours before Stoke City announced Mark Hughes’ appointment, a disgruntled fan made his feelings clear by parading a sign reading “Hughes Out” outside the Britannia Stadium. As far as welcome receptions go, this was about as warm as the waters … Read more…

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Pulis’ route one approach proved to be his and Stoke’s pitfall

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Guest Blogger

It’s hard to imagine Tony Pulis listing Nirvana as his preferred band, for the Welshman doesn’t come across like a stereotypical grunge fan, but his tenure at Stoke could have well been inspired by one Kurt Cobain’s most famous quotes.

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Forget Fergie – why Moyes’ appointment could make next season Premier League the biggest yet.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by DC

Forget about when the Premier League was established in 1992, May 8th 2013 is the date that could change the landscape of English football for the foreseeable future…at least as far as the top tier is concerned. Now that the … Read more…

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