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Match Report: Portugal 2-3 Germany

UEFA Euro 2008 Quarter-Final Basel Att: 42,000 Portugal 2-3 Germany A tired maxim, but an important one: never write off the Germans. Once again, they prove that when it comes to clinical finishing and efficient, sharp use of possession, they … Continue reading

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Match Report: Italy 2-0 France

UEFA Euro 2008 Group Stage: Group C Zurich Att: 25,000 Italy 2-0 France Ten years’ ago this month, France were World Champions. Two years’ ago, France almost became World Champions once again. But after this defeat against an Italian side … 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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Match Report: Newcastle United 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

Kevin Keegan returned. End. David.

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Match Report: Stoke City 0-0 Newcastle United

Stoke City 0-0 Newcastle United FA Cup: Third Round Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent Att: 22,681 It was built up as the match that could determine Sam Allardyce’s fate as Newcastle manager; it now holds more significance, but for now at least, … Continue reading

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