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Tactical Analysis: Would Leighton Baines be a success at Manchester United?

May 24, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Would Leighton Baines be a success at Manchester United?

Now that David Moyes has moved to Old Trafford to become the Manchester United manager speculation has increased that he might look to poach some of his former Everton players, most notably Leighton Baines. Patrice Evra has been a great servant to United but at 32 is seen by many as being on the decline,…

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Statistical Analysis: Would signing Kolo Toure make sense for Liverpool FC?

May 24, 2013
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Statistical Analysis: Would signing Kolo Toure make sense for Liverpool FC?

Kolo Toure will be available on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer, having been used only sparingly this season, making just ten starts for City. With Toure now…

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Tactical Analysis: How well has Ramires done in Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1 formation?

May 22, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: How well has Ramires done in Chelsea’s 4-2-3-1 formation?

Ramires was an integral player in Chelsea’s Champions League winning campaign but at times this season he has come into criticism from fans and from pundits alike. Typically he has been used…

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Tactical Analysis: Do Man United need to strengthen their wing options?

May 22, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Do Man United need to strengthen their wing options?

Manchester United have traditionally had very strong players to choose from on the flanks. That being said, in recent seasons this has not really been the case, particularly this year.…

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Is Chelsea the only option for Jose Mourinho after his controversial stint at Real Madrid?

May 21, 2013
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Is Chelsea the only option for Jose Mourinho after his controversial stint at Real Madrid?

Having been defeated by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final, relinquishing their La Liga title to Barcelona and losing the Copa Del Rey final to Atletico Madrid has marked…

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Statistical Analysis: Would Man City be better off without Carlos Tevez next season?

May 21, 2013
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Statistical Analysis: Would Man City be better off without Carlos Tevez next season?

Carlos Tevez has been a significant figure for Manchester City since moving to the club from their bitter rivals Manchester United. The Argentine forward has scored 58 times in 107…

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Are Portuguese teams like Benfica becoming feeder clubs for Europe’s richer clubs?

May 20, 2013
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Are Portuguese teams like Benfica becoming feeder clubs for Europe’s richer clubs?

Following on from my piece on the business model of FC Porto, the policy of buying players cheaply and selling them on two or three years later for a higher…

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Tactical Analysis: Where do Chelsea need to improve next season?

May 17, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Where do Chelsea need to improve next season?

Having all but wrapped up a top four finish Chelsea’s season has been salvaged somewhat. A Europa League final tonight would add the icing on the cake to an improved…

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Tactical Analysis: Will Darren Bent’s limitations put off potential buyers?

May 17, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Will Darren Bent’s limitations put off potential buyers?

When Paul Lambert dropped Darren Bent at the start of the season in favour of the young and unproven Christian Benteke many observers were surprised and even shocked. However, Bent…

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What went wrong? A look at Jose Mourinho’s high profile fallout’s at Real Madrid

May 16, 2013
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What went wrong? A look at Jose Mourinho’s high profile fallout’s at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho’s time at Real Madrid will be coming to an end shortly and he certainly isn’t going out quietly. Real Madrid even cancelled the pre-match press conference ahead of…

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Should Manchester United simply sever ties with Wayne Rooney?

May 16, 2013
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Should Manchester United simply sever ties with Wayne Rooney?

For many, Wayne Rooney is already a Manchester United legend. Since joining the club in 2004, the England international has scored 177 goals for the Red Devils in 400 appearances,…

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Tactical Analysis: Could Shinji Kagawa fill the void if Wayne Rooney leaves Manchester United?

May 15, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Could Shinji Kagawa fill the void if Wayne Rooney leaves Manchester United?

Shinji Kagawa has had a frustrating first season at Manchester United despite winning the Premier League title with the club, only playing 90 minutes in the Premier League five times.…

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Tactical Analysis: Would signing Fellaini make any sense for Manchester United?

May 14, 2013
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Tactical Analysis: Would signing Fellaini make any sense for Manchester United?

  The news that David Moyes is going to be the Manchester United manager next season has only fuelled speculation that some of Everton’s star performers might leave Goodison Park…

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