Tag Archive: Sportblog

Mar 20

Michael Owen’s retirement deprives us of a misunderstood footballer

This goal machine proved all too mortal but there is nothing robotic about him in the opinion of those he worked with

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Oct 05

Ryan Shawcross’s England selection shows Roy Hodgson’s forward thinking

The England manager is working on a vision for the future that hinges on an open-minded approach to picking his squad

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Aug 14

League Two 2012-13 season preview: Port Vale

The people who really know their clubs give us the lowdown on what to expect in the League Two next season
Click here for the Championship preview
And here for the League One preview

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Aug 14

Premier League preview: Stoke City

Tony Pulis’s signings suggest he will not change his side’s style of play – and Stoke will not be any easier to beat
Amy Lawrence and Paolo Bandini discuss Stoke’s chances

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Jun 13

Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson’s conservative methods will labour for reward

It is Roy Hodgson’s task to find a way of deploying his resources in order to create a more cohesive England, one who go forward with as much strength and confidence as it masses in defence

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Apr 18

Spare a thought for memory of poor Portsmouth and Port Vale

Two grand old clubs are struggling with poverty and point deductions, but they should both be held dear for their place in English Football history

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