While the phrase “since the advent of the Premier League” is enough to make me come out in hives, the monetary advantages associated with appearing in said competition are such these days that it has become the consensus that 1992 is now some kind of Pol Pot-style Year Zero, although, unlike the people of Cambodia, we are yet to be liberated.Since the first strains of Alive and Kicking blared out of our TV sets, 43 clubs have appeared in the EPL, enough for two whole divisions (although I wouldn’t mention that in front of Phil Gartside). Of those yet to…
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Paulo’s discovery of attacking
We are delighted to publish below our first guest post from David Bevan, Head Honcho of the estimable new Football League website, The Seventy Two. It has been an enjoyable few weeks sharing ideas with David and we look forward to further fruitful cooperation. Here is David’s take on the early days of Sousa-ism at the Walkers.We were promised boredom. Boredom and a nice line in swanky touchline attire. And while the suits and boots have been impressive enough, it is Paulo Sousa’s attacking outlook in his new job at the Walkers Stadium that has surprised fans of both Leicester…
Birds of a (Ruffled) Feather
It’s not often that Cardiff and Swansea could be seen to be united, unless it’s in regard to their mutual hatred of each other. But now, as unlikely as it may seem, there’s a suggestion that they may actually join forces - though, with David James signing for Bristol City, it wouldn’t be the first improbable alliance the Championship has seen this new season.The reason a spirit of collaboration has replaced the usual antagonism? The unwelcome and allegedly underhand advances of fellow Championship side Nottingham Forest. The Tricky Trees’ chief executive Mark Arthur has ruffled both the Swans’ and Bluebirds’…
TTU 2010/11: Season Preview: Championship (Part Two)
See Part One of the TTU 2010/11 Championship Season Preview here.MiddlesbroughHeadline of the Summer’Scottish Invasion!’ in relation to the number of players from across the border Strachan has recruited.Ins/OutsINAndrew Halliday (Livingston)Kris Boyd (Rangers)Nicky Bailey (Charlton)Stephen McManus (Celtic)Kevin Thomson (Rangers)Tarmo Kink (Győri ETO)OUT:Chris Riggott (released)Emanuel Pogatetz (Hannover 96)Jérémie Aliadière (released)John Johnson (Northampton)Mido (Ajax)Any major worries?Gordon has rightly strengthened the spine of the team but the flanks look a little bare . More signings are promised, having been spearheaded by Estonian winger Tarmo Kink, who agreed terms just to meet our publication deadline. Goalkeeping remains a concern. Brad Jones is yet to…
The Monday Profile: Leon Britton
Sadly, the spelling of the name is different, though one is still left to ponder if Sheffield United midfielder Leon Britton is named after Baron Brittan of Spennithorne. The Tory grandee is best known for his spell as Home Secretary during the Thatcher years, a period of parsimony that would shame even the egregious George Osborne, so it’s unlikely that the diminutive south Londoner was christened in homage, even if he first saw the light of day in that borough with the lowest Council Tax of all, Wandsworth.Britton has been an essential cog of that most pleasing of Championship midfields…
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