Category: Blogs
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Chelsea Blog: Devastating, Dazzling… Deadly!
So the Premier League has finally begun and whilst most teams have failed to impress during their opening game, Chelsea opened their account with much promise against newly promoted Burnley. Chelsea were slower out of the blocks then expected and found themselves a goal down to a wonderful Scott Arfield strike after some sloppy Chelsea…
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Reinvented Pulis is the man for West Ham
After leaving Stoke City in 2013, Tony Pulis was labelled as the manager who was ruining the game with his direct and no-nonsense style of football. Now though, after managing to help Crystal Palace avoid relegation last season and winning the LMA Manager of the Year award, Pulis’s stock value could not be…
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Chelsea Blog: Chelsea freeview a no-go!
Chelsea fans were left disappointed on Tuesday night after the long-awaited freeview game against Real Sociedad was met with a severe server overload, causing fans who had selected to watch online to miss Diego Costa’s first two home debut goals in front of a packed Stamford Bridge crowd. After 20 mins of frustration and lightly…
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Swansea City Blog: I will miss the South Wales Derby
Natalie Lloyd explains why she will miss the South Wales Derby this season as Swansea City and Cardiff City play in different leagues. Swansea vs Cardiff. Two cities, 42 miles apart, in Wales who are constantly competing. Now, to some “top 6” football fans, the south Wales derby won’t mean a lot, just another derby…
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BLOG: Five reasons why Chelsea will win the title
I am sure I don’t have to remind you but in case you have somehow forgotten the Premier League is back this weekend and it should be one of the best seasons ever. For the first time since its inception there are five genuine title contenders this year and they all play different styles…
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Chelsea Blog: The weakness remains!
Watching Chelsea last season was like watching a blunt arrow flying through the air… Looks great, but causes little damage. With the acquisitions of Didier Drogba (free transfer) and Diago Costa (£32m), hopes are that Chelsea would turn their blunt arrow into a mighty spearhead. But after watching the Pensioners’ pre-season effort, I cant help…
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Barcelona Blog: Will Lucho be Pep II?
Caleb Cousens takes a closer look at the appointment of Luis Enrique at Barcelona and questions if he can replicate the success of Pep Guardiola. Cules are cautiously optimistic. A year of no silverware is never a good thing for a club of ’s pedigree, but when it is followed up by the sort of…
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Chelsea Blog: Chelsea’s secret weapon
When we refer to players equipped for changing a game, you’d take a look at Chelsea’s squad and the likes of Eden Hazard, Cesc Fàbregas, Oscar dos Santos and Diego Costa would be the first names to spring to mind. But nonetheless, the pensioners biggest game changer could be the club’s only World Cup hero, German winner…
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Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?
With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…
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Liverpool Blog: Will this be our season?
Liam Bekker takes a closer look at Liverpool’s pre-season and questions if the upcoming season could bring them success… The 2013/14 campaign was one to remember for everyone associated with Liverpool Football Club with the Merseysiders’ stringing together a host of breath-taking performances on their way to an odds-defying title challenge. Ultimately, they fell just…
