Author: Tom Burford
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How will England line-up at the 2018 World Cup?
Embed from Getty Images Tom Burford looks at the potential eleven that will represent England at the 2018 World Cup. Plenty of the current crop will be long gone by the time this tournament comes around. So who will line up in Qatar for England? Joe Hart (GK) He’ll be 31 by the time this…
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On this day (1st June): Brendan Rogers joins Liverpool
Embed from Getty Images On this day in 2012, Brendan Rogers became the youngest man to be appointed manager of Liverpool football club since Graeme Souness. Rogers joined after a successful period at Swansea City where he took them to 11th in the Premier League. His previous clubs included Reading, Watford and a spell as…
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West Ham after Obiang and Gradel despite manager vacancy
Embed from Getty Images West Ham’s owners may still be looking for their ‘big name’ manager, but this doesn’t seem to have halted their recruitment drive at Upton Park as both Max Gradel and Pedro Obiang are linked to the club. Former Charlton keeper Darren Randolph joined earlier in the week on a free transfer from Birmingham City…
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On This Day (29th May): The Heysel Disaster
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News’ Tom Burford looks at the Heysel disaster which happened 30 years ago today. Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the Heysel disaster, where escaping fans were crushed against a collapsing wall at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels before the start of the European Cup Final between Liverpool and…
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FA boss Dyke wants Blatter out of FIFA
Embed from Getty Images FA Boss Greg Dyke has this morning called for the resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. This follows on from our story yesterday of 6 FIFA officials being arrested on bribery charges totaling over $100m dollars since 1990. Since then the number of indicted officials has risen to 18, with FIFA…
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On this Day (28th May) – Man United humbled by brilliant Barca
Embed from Getty Images Today marks the 4 year anniversary of Manchester United’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Barcelona at Wembley Stadium. After finishing top of their group, United beat Marseille, Chelsea and Schalke 04 on their way to the final, looking to avenge their defeat to Barca 2 years previously. After chances for both sides…
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On this day (27th May)…..Alan Smith ditches Leeds United for Man United
Embed from Getty Images Football Express News looks back on one of English football’s most controversial transfer’s which saw Alan Smith ditch Leeds United and join rivals Manchester United. Alan Smith causes controversy amongst the Leeds faithful by making the dreaded trip across the Pennines from Leeds to Manchester United for £7m. It came after…
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Coleman: Bale should reject Man United move
View image | gettyimages.com Wales manager Chris Coleman has called for Gareth Bale to resist the urge to leave Real after the heaps of pressure landed on him by the Madrid fans and Spanish media. This comes after reported interest from Chelsea, who are supposedly lining up a £150m for the player. The last few…
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What’s next for West Ham after the end of Big Sam?
Embed from Getty Images Four dramatic years of Sam Allardyce’s reign at the helm of West Ham United came to a disappointing end after their 2-0 defeat to a Newcastle side who were in free-fall. Fourth at Christmas and with scalps such as Liverpool and Manchester City under their belts, most West Ham fans could be excused for dreaming the ultimate dream…..Champions League football? That…
