In the period before Christmas the top six were seemingly untouchable by the rest of the Premier League. However, the turn of the year has sprung several surprise results, tipping the title race further in Chelsea’s favour. The Blues did drop points away at Burnley on Saturday however. Pedro gave Chelsea the lead in that…
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FA and SFA were right to defy FIFA on poppies
Once again, and not for the first time in recent memory, FIFA have proven themselves to be an embarrassing organisation as the global representatives of football. In a week that should have been dedicated to the peaceful remembrance of those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom, FIFA have somehow managed to create a…
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Canaries fall to last minute defeat as slump continues
It has not been a very good few weeks for Alex Neil and Norwich City. After rising to the top of the Championship following a 3-1 win at home to Rotherham in the middle of October, the Canar-ies have since gone five games without a win, including the recent 5-0 drubbing against Brighton & Hove…
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Canaries four points off first
Norwich City’s quest took a hit as they fell to a surprise home defeat at the hands of Preston. Alex Baptiste’s 75th minute header allowed the Canaries to be overtaken by Brighton and Huddersfield, with league leaders Newcastle extending their lead at the top to three points after a comfortable 3-0 win over Norwich’s local…
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Allardyce leaves England job after corruption scandal
When Sam Allardyce was appointed as the new England manager in August this year, he was widely well-received. A manager with a great deal of Premier League experience and as a straight-talking man with huge respect within the game. However, a mere 67 days later, the honeymoon period following England’s last gasp winner in Slovakia…
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Europe set for expanded Euro 2016
The two-year wait for a major international tournament is finally over as nations from across Europe build up their hopes and descend on France for Euro 2016. The tournament, which has been expanded to accommodate a total of 24 teams, looks set to be the most exciting and unpredictable competition to date. With England, Wales…