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England found lacking the X Factor, Sport

England found lacking the X Factor

England players lack confidence on the big stage and in front of an expectant crowd. But isn’t this a problem that Capello inherited (and was charged with solving) when he took over from Steve McClaren?

By | Sport | Thursday, 8 September 2011 at 1:17 pm

Ashley Young: ‘I need more than three words to describe my playing style’, Sport

Ashley Young: ‘I need more than three words to describe my playing style’

England winger Ashley Young has been on fire for both club and country since his £17m switch to Manchester United this summer.

By | Sport | Wednesday, 7 September 2011 at 4:44 pm

Has the move to the Emirates been detrimental to Arsenal?, Sport

Has the move to the Emirates been detrimental to Arsenal?

Rather than just a sneaky dig at the Gooners, is there something more to Samir Nasri’s comments regarding the move away from Highbury in 2006?

By | Sport | Thursday, 25 August 2011 at 5:32 pm

Must watch: Samir Nasri’s bizarre arrival at Manchester City, Sport

Must watch: Samir Nasri’s bizarre arrival at Manchester City

Note CEO Gary Cook’s cringe-making “how are you brother” in this bizarre video posted on Manchester City’s official video channel…

By | Sport | Thursday, 25 August 2011 at 1:28 pm

Jenson Button to drive F1 car through Manchester city centre, Sport

Jenson Button to drive F1 car through Manchester city centre

Following the recent riots, you would think the last thing Mancunians want right now is to see their city centre turned into a playground for reckless thrill seekers – but that’s exactly what they’ll be welcoming this weekend.

By | Sport | Wednesday, 24 August 2011 at 1:29 pm

V Festival 2011: Saturday review, Music

V Festival 2011: Saturday review

The UKs other big music events wear their sponsors around their neck like an over-sized festival guide yet in contrast, V has never sought to downplay the commercial aspect.

By | Music | Tuesday, 23 August 2011 at 5:01 pm

Observations from the opening weekend of the Premier League, Sport

Observations from the opening weekend of the Premier League

With the first round of Premier League fixtures over, it’s time to draw some conclusions.

By | Sport | Tuesday, 16 August 2011 at 3:43 pm

Must watch: Football referee kicked off the pitch in Argentina, Sport

Must watch: Football referee kicked off the pitch in Argentina

The problems faced in England (Manchester United players surrounding the referee, Ashley Cole turning his back on Mike Riley etc) seem somewhat tame after watching this video from Argentina…

By | Sport | Friday, 12 August 2011 at 11:49 am

Must watch: Neymar wonder goal and strange goings-on in the Blackburn Rovers dressing room, Sport

Must watch: Neymar wonder goal and strange goings-on in the Blackburn Rovers dressing room

From poetry in motion to poultry in motion, these videos really cannot be missed.

By | Sport | Thursday, 28 July 2011 at 3:02 pm

The Doggfather teaches Team GB a lesson, Sport

The Doggfather teaches Team GB a lesson

Tomorrow will mark a year to go until the opening of the 2012 London Olympics.
Team GB will be going for a medal in the basketball tournament, although their preparations are perhaps not quite on track. Three of their players lost 20-18 to west coast rappers Snoop Dogg and Warren G and (taking a break from [...]

By | Sport | Tuesday, 26 July 2011 at 2:17 pm

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