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Forget Beckham – player scores with HEADER from his own half

Jone Samuelsen scored an amazing goal against Tromso in the Norwegian league this week. He scored from a header from his own half of the pitch. http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/article/69814/

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Celtic and Sion both plan to turn up to play Atletico

The Europa League is threatening to turn into a farce as both Celtic and Swiss side Sion intend to travel to Spain for the next round of the Uefa Europa League against Atletico Madrid. Sion beat Celtic in the previous round but were then thrown out of the competition for playing ineligible players. A...

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Man U in good start to the season shock!

Man United have made an excellent start to the season. Most seasons they start a bit slowly and then come good as the season progresses. This season however, thy’ve come out with all guns blazing. However, with a greaster reliance on youngsters this year, there is the intriguing possibility that they may wilt as...

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Too many England friendlies?

With England’s comprehensive victory over Bulgaria, the question is being raised as to whether the early season friendlies that disrupt the UK season are really necessary. Due to rioting in London, Englands friendly at Wembley had to be cancelled. However, this didn,t seem to adversely affect the performance of the team aginst Bulgaria.

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Ascot v Wembley on Facebook

The first match ever to be shown live on Facebook is to be the FA Cup match between Ascot Utd and Wembley FC. A 90 minute stream of the match will be funded by Budweiser the FA Cup’s new sponsors.

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Tough times for Arsenal

With Fabregas finally getting his move to Barca and Nasri apparently on his way to Man City, this appears to be a major transition time for Arsenal. A great opportunity for Spurs to squeeze into the top four as well. Will Arsenal spend the 35million they just got for Fabregas on some decent players?...

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Opening tv match – WHam v Cardiff

Well, first half of BBC’s first live match of the season has been pretty boring. Poor football, woeful atmosphere and low turnout from Cardiff fans. Wake me up when it’s over.

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Ashley Young

Ashley Young signs for Man United. Now that looks like a good move for both player and club alike. Young needs to be at a better team than a struggling Aston Villa while Man U need some new talent.   Where does this leave Villa? Looking precarious I’d say. 18 months ago the Martin...

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New Chelsea Manager

Although Ancelotti maybe hasn’t had the best of seasons, you can hardly credit that Chelsea have sacked him. Apparently second place in the premier league is not enough! Who next for the Chelsea hot seat. Surely Mark Hughes is too inexperienced at the highest level. Many are expecting Hiddink to return but it’s not...

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England v Switzerland

Another disappointing performance from the England team.   Two things occur to me: 1. England don’t have many great footballers – our premier league is full of foreign stars 2. A qualifying match just after the end of the season is not great timing.

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