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UEFA Launch Investigation After Liverpool v Arsenal Champions League Tie Described As ‘Decent’

UEFA chiefs today announced they would be conducting an inquiry to investigate claims that the Champions League Quarter-Final second leg between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on tuesday was “a decent game”. The investigation was launched after an unusual amount … Continue reading

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Eduardo leg break: Wenger retracts Taylor comments

“It was a highly emotional afternoon and we were all shocked by the injury to Eduardo,” he said. “On reflection, I feel that my comments about Martin Taylor were excessive. I said what I did immediately after the game, in … Continue reading

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Eduardo Leg Break: Pictures (WARNING)

Right, I’m going to warn you now. There’s a very good reason why the broadcasters won’t show the full detail of Eduardo’s leg-break. I’ve managed to find a clip of the break (mainly to see how bad the tackle was … Continue reading

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The 42nd Excellent Receptacle (aka Super Bowl XLII): The game and a conversion

Here is a full account of not just The 42nd Excellent Receptacle (aka Super Bowl XLII), but the conversion of a gridiron cynic and a ridiculously late night. Enjoy – David. **** Forget the Six Nations (although good on Wales! … Continue reading

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Pleat’s up in the ascendancy / Welcome

“And Arsenal really must feel that the sight is in end”, said David Pleat in 2006, as Arsenal were 1-0 up, and 26 minutes away from winning their first European Cup against Barcelona. As I watched the final in a … Continue reading

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