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The Fan and the Footballing Spectacle

Stoppage time: where you’ll find frank assessments and comments of footballing states-of-affairs and philosophies. Find yourself tired of listening to football pundits saying the same thing over and over again? We take a different stance, talk about issues that may just be beneath the surface. Yeah, saying exactly the same things, but in different words. Visit […]

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The Premier League UnNoticed XI

Guest post by: Juan Mata’s Left Foot : Football Enthusiast blogging everything from scout reports to game reviews. Follow on twitter @LFDFootball —- It’s that time of the season again where everyone begins to put together their Under-Rated Team of the Year. However, I have never agreed with this , for me the term under-rated has never been one […]

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Where would each EPL club be without its top scorer?

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini said the date United really won the Premier League title was 17 August 2012 – the day they signed Robin van Persie from Arsenal. “We wanted Van Persie because we knew he could be an important player,” Mancini admitted . “He has changed their situation, he is the difference between […]

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Fantasy Football – Gameweek 26

We’re back from the international break, and it’s a big week for Fantasy Football enthusiasts. Liverpool & Swansea both play twice, and it’s not a surprise that they dominate the picks. As usual, our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their insight for Gameweek 26, and help us solve our selection headaches! It may have […]

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Who benefits from Financial Fair Play?

Recently 4 permiership clubs (Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs) wrote to the FA asking for a stricter control on financial fair play. You can read the letter on TKTG’s website by clicking here. TKTG looks at the pros and cons of Financial Fair Play and the changes it may bring to the Premiership. Fair […]

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Ba can replace troubled Torres as Chelsea’s main man

The Newcastle striker was at Stamford Bridge to witness QPR’s shock win, and will surely fancy his chances of taking the Spaniard’s place as the Blues’ primary attacker Demba Ba will have been more than an interested observer as he sat in the Stamford Bridge stands on Wednesday night. Before Chelsea made their interest official, the 27-year-old’s representatives […]

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Match Report: Man United vs Newcastle United

TKTG brings together all the best articles around the web on the 4-3 win by Manchester United over Newcastle United at Old Trafford.   Match Report:  BBC Sport Manchester United extended their Premier League lead to seven points with a thrilling win over Newcastle. James Perch pounced from close range to give the Magpies an […]

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The 100 Best Footballers in the World

The Guardian’s 11-strong international panel of experts set about ranking the best footballers in the world, and end up with their top 100. #99 Diego Forlan Age: 33   Nationality: Uruguayan Team: Internacional The striker became the most capped Uruguayan of all time at the 2011 Copa América and is also the country’s record scorer. That seemed implausible when […]

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5 Facts About Money In Football

Who was the first £1000 Footballer? Why were Sunderland once known as ‘the Bank of England’? Where did Manchester United’s wealth originate from?   Fact 1: The First £1000 Footballer (Alf Common – joined Middlesbrough from Sunderland in 1905.)   Fact 2: The Rise Of United’s WealthIn 1902, Newton Heath were facing bankruptcy. Desperate to […]

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Goal celebrations

Everyone loves a unique celebration! Soccernet has compiled the best 10 celebrations from the Premiership. Here at TKTG we select the best from these. Denis Law (Manchester United 0-1 MANCHESTER CITY, First Division, 1973-74) Throughout his prolific Old Trafford career, Law became famous for his celebration – one arm raised, finger pointed to the sky […]

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