Posts By James Martin
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3.3KSpecialsThe hunt for Bryan Ruiz’s lost goal
I am certain this happened. Bryan Ruiz is lurking in the box, donning the white shirt of Fulham. Nonchalant air, flowing locks,...
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2.1KSpecialsBook Review: Cheers, Tears and Jeers – A History of England and the World Cup
It takes a brave and perhaps ever-so-slightly masochistic person to take on a history of England and the World Cup. Gary Thacker...
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3.2KPOVOliver Norwood: The long road to the top
On Boxing Day, Oliver Norwood scored his first Premier League goal. A needless Will Hughes trip on George Baldock handed the Northern...
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6.4KSpecialsBook Review: Zonal Marking by Michael Cox
When Michael Cox began writing Zonal Marking, there was little intention to turn it into a book that it is today, as...
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3.7KPOVAndy Carroll, Liverpool and a Case Study in Fine Margins
Many Liverpool fans still have a soft spot for Andy Carroll. He never came close to living up to his £35 million...
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4.0KPOVCan Virgil van Dijk become the next defender to win the Ballon D’Or?
The last time a defender won the Ballon D’Or, it was 2006. Fabio Cannavaro had played a key role in guiding Italy...
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2.1KPOVLeague One Relegation Battle: A Gargantuan race to stay up
We are approaching the business end of the domestic season in England. In some leagues, the relegation picture is already settled –...
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2.4KPOVChelsea, Liverpool and the Practical Importance of club History
Chelsea’s emergence as a big player saw a rivalry of sorts kindle with Liverpool throughout the mid-2000s. Liverpool got the better of...
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3.8KPOVOnce Upon a Time in Dundee
Cast your mind back to the summer of 2014. It was one of those rare times when footballing matters north of the...
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12.9KPOVLiverpool and Borussia Dortmund: A Unique Relationship
The Premier League and the Bundesliga are both in the throes of exciting title races. This is something of a novelty for...
