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Should referees take a tougher stance on penalty box holding at set-pieces?

Penalty box holding is a contentious issue that has reared it’s head again this weekend. Branislav Ivanovic felt he should have had a penalty for holding in the first half having been wrestled to the ground where otherwise he’d probably have headed a free-kick in. From the same free-kick John Terry was also being wrestled to the ground to nullify…

Audrey Mitchell
Premier League

Was Bruce Grobbelaar the original sweeper keeper?

Bruce Grobbelaar – The original sweeper keeper Manuel Neuer has been credited with re-defining the role of a goalkeeper in the modern game.  Neuer has been described as a “sweeper-keeper” because of his unique playing style. However this style of goalkeeping has been seen before, many years ago in England. Bruce Grobbelaar was signed on loan by Crewe Alexandra in…

Butch Roberts
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Champions League

Assessing The Favorites To Win 2024-25 Champions League

The League Phase draw for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete, and now it's time to look at which teams will come out on top of the new format. In the upcoming campaign as 36 teams will compete in one league, with each side playing eight games, all against different opponents. The top eight sides in the league will…

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Tactical Analysis: How has Alessio Cerci risen to prominence with Torino?

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The Rooney Rule And The Lack Of Black Managers In English Football

There has been an incredible amount of debate about whether the ‘Rooney…

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AC Milan’s Players To Wear Mothers’ Surnames On Their Jerseys On Mother’s Day Weekend

AC Milan will take the field with maternal surnames for the right…

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Is doping as much a problem in football as in other sports?

Doping is the dirtiest word in sports and footballs biggest secret. Through…

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A Statistical And Tactical Look At How Good Wayne Rooney Is

England’s poor performance has led to criticism of their tactics and personnel.…

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With the end of the current Premier League season in sight,  there…

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With Di Maria, Blind and Falcao, how might Manchester United line-up?

The Best Front Line in Europe As an unprecedented transfer window that will be remembered with reverence by Manchester United fans draws to a close, Louis van Gaal will be…

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