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Blackpool FC's Fine: The Premier League's £25,000 Wrongful Shaming

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 05:12:00 +0000

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) When the Premier League adopted the policy of registering a 25 man squad plus youth system products, I thought the days of hearing about the Premier League fining teams...

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FA Cup Third Round Thoughts: The Greatest Day in English Football

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:39:00 +0000

Sergio Torres (Hidden) celebrates with fans after scoring the second goal for Crawley Town. (Credit Image: © Paul Childs/Action Images/ZUMAPRESS.com) While it took four days for the third round of the FA Cup to be completed, the thirty matches of...

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World Cup 2018 and 2022: Why I Think Spain/Portugal and Qatar Win

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 04:13:00 +0000

On Thursday, Sepp Blatter will announce whose bids will win the FIFA World Cup for 2018 and 2022. (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) Thursday is D-Day. For seven bids, their hopes of hosting either the 2018 or 2022 World Cup will be gone....

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BBC Panorama: My Thoughts on World Cup Vote Corruption Show As It Happened

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:09:00 +0000

FIFA President Sepp Blatter. (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) On Monday, much to the chagrin of most on the England World Cup bid committee, the BBC aired a Panorama special over allegations that certain members voting on the hosts of the 2018...

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Premier League Thoughts: Blackpool Blow it, West Ham Finally Perform, Berbatov Wakes Up For A Game

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Owen Coyle wasn't happy early, but he was happy late as Bolton came back to draw Blackpool 2-2. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMAPRESS.com) Bolton have been a joy to watch this season. I know that's not exactly an earth shattering statement, but...

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Intemperate Thoughts: ESPN Spoiler Crybabies

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:29:00 +0000

Paragraph two of this piece finally was the straw that broke the camel's back for me. It was yet another asinine American Premier League blogger crying like an eighteen month old who was told they couldn't get their favorite candy bar in the...

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Premier League Preview: Chelsea Look to Make it Four in a Row Against Arsenal

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:34:00 +0000

Could Drogba be doing this on Sunday? This was Chelsea's opener against Arsenal from February. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) While this weekend is all about the battle at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, there are still a few intriguing...

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Bundesliga Preview: Can Mainz Tie History And Extend Lead at the Top?

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:33:00 +0000

Mainz head coach Thomas Tuchel smiles during a press conference on Thursday. Mainz is surprisingly topping the Bundesliga table undefeated and faces TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday. (Credit Image: © DPA/ZUMApress.com) I would like to take this...

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Wednesday Morning Attack: Quick Champions League Thoughts, Holloway, Attwell, and More

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:30:00 +0000

JOHN TERRY (R) celebrates with GAEL KAKUTA after scoring the first goal for Chelsea against Olympique Marseille. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com Thoughts on Premier League and Bundesliga sides in the Champions League on Tuesday * I was...

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Tuesday Morning Attack: Vidic States Obvioius, Ancelotti's Faith, Injuries, and More

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 04:56:00 +0000

* Nemanja Vidic admits that Manchester United's defending is a worry. Thanks for telling us what everyone has already thought out loud. What's sad is, I really wonder if Rio Ferdinand returning from his injury woes would instantly help? Based on...

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Premier League Preview: Manchester City and Chelsea Highlight The Weekend's Action

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:51:00 +0000

Things won't be as testy as the non handshake between John Terry and Wayne Bridge last season when Chelsea travel to Eastlands Saturday. Credit Image: © Alan Walter/Daily Mail/ZUMA Press) This weekend's Premier League action is highlighted by the...

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Bundesliga Preview: Mainz Travel to Munich With History On Their Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 02:07:00 +0000

Mainz continue to top the Bundesliga, but for how long? (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) After a full slate of fixtures midweek, the Bundesliga returns this weekend with the table slowly starting to sort itself out. However, it's still a little...

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Manchester United's New Contract Policy is All Hype and Hypocrisy

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 04:38:00 +0000

Will Sir Alex Ferguson have a new contract policy for his players to deal with? I don't think so. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) Being the current owners of Manchester United can't be easy. For starters, most of your fans just don't...

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Is it Time For David Moyes to Leave Everton?

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:58:00 +0000

Everton manager David Moyes. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) ...to give a non committal answer, it might be. It has not been the greatest of starts at Goodison Park this season. Currently, only West Ham United are below Everton in...

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Manchester United 3 Liverpool 2: Berbatov Hat Trick Greater Than Gerrard Double

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:10:00 +0000

Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov (L) scores the second goal for his side. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) Dimitar Berbatov showed why Manchester United paid thirty million pounds for him as his hat trick was the difference in a 3-2...

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Premier League Preview: Manchester United and Liverpool Renew Classic Rivalry. Blackpool Return to London

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 05:36:00 +0000

Gary Neville of Manchester United clashes with Jamie Carragher of Liverpool Following The Award of A Penalty. (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) This weekend is all about one matchup: Manchester United's first clash of the season against...

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Bundesliga Preview: Hoffenheim and Mainz Have To Drop Points Eventually...Right?

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:01:00 +0000

Hoffenheim's players cheer after taking 1-0 lead against Schalke. (Credit Image: © DPA/ZUMApress.com) I have to be honest, this isn't exactly the best weekend of viewing in the Bundesliga. The only real storyline of note to me is if Hoffenheim and...

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Champions League Thoughts: Gifts from Manchester United, Assou-Ekotto, and Sporting Braga

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:09:00 +0000

Manchester United's WAYNE ROONEY dejection as he pushes the steady cam away.(Credit Image: © Andy Hooper/Daily Mail/ZUMA Press) With the first round of group games complete in the UEFA Champions League, all I can think of are the gifts certain...

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Premier League Preview: Wayne Rooney Goes to Everton, Promoted Sides Collide

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:07:00 +0000

David Moyes Manager of Everton and Wayne Rooney of Manchester United Shake Hands AT The End of The Match Barclays Premier League Everton v Manchester United 20th February 2010 (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) So who's hating the international...

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Bundesliga Preview: Bayern Munich Host Werder Bremen, Mainz Host Leaders Kaiserslautern

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:33:00 +0000

Kaiserslautern keeper Tobias Sippel Celebrates Kaiserslautern's 2-0 win over Bayern Munich. (Credit Image: © Dirk Waidner/Action Press/ZUMApress.com) The Bundesliga returns on Friday with five teams looking to keep up their perfect start. For Mainz...

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How Can Anyone Be Surprised Wayne Rooney Is Still With England Team

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:47:00 +0000

England's Wayne Rooney. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) God bless the UK press. In a rush to beat their rivals to the 'headline of the moment', the Telegraph came out in first place over Wayne Rooney's latest controversy. Sure,...

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Fun With Headlines 2: Roberto Mancini, Roberto Martinez, Ramires, Sir Alex Ferguson

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:00:00 +0000

Welcome to what will become a Friday tradition here at The Third Half. Considering we have all made fun of the headlines coming from the UK Press, I figure it would be easy enough to save all the jabs I have at some of the titles written by the...

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Premier League Preview: Bloomfield Road Opens, Will We See Another 6-0?

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:59:00 +0000

Under construction no more: Bloomfield Road. (Credit Image: © Action Images/ZUMApress.com) Round three of the Barclays Premier League sees Blackpool host Fulham in their first home league fixture since being promoted. We also see Kevin MacDonald in...

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Bundesliga Preview: The Promoted Sides Go Home Looking for 2 in a Row

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:57:00 +0000

St. Pauli players celebrate going 3-1 up away from home last Saturday (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMApress.com) Last week saw dream returns for both Kaiserslautern and St. Pauli as they recorded identical 3-1 victories away from home. Both go home in...

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2010 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Draw

noreply@blogger.com (Johnathan Starling) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:13:00 +0000

UEFA Champions League Trophy (Credit Image: © Imago/ZUMA Press) After the usual to do on Thursday in Moncao, we now have a set UEFA Champions League draw for the upcoming group stages. Since everyone has probably seen the results, I'm going to...

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