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Why Culture & Context Are Key to Racism Ruling
Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by Liam Tomkins.
Luis Suarez has been handed an eight-game ban and £40,000 fine for using a word which, in his culture, is completely commonplace and when used in the context he is claiming, far from offensive, let alone racist. But that is the tag he must now wear as the Football Association have adjudged the use of [...]
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In Defence Of Stewart Downing
Posted on 17. Dec, 2011 by Umar Khurrum.
‘He is s***e’, ‘Overpriced c**t’ and ‘He offers nothing except for crosses’ are some of the phrases used by some sections of the Liverpool fans to describe Stewart Downing. The £20m winger has indeed found the early part of his life at Anfield a bit difficult, thanks to some of the ‘fans’, and more importantly, [...]
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Tackling Improper Conduct at the Source
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Liam Tomkins.
If, in any walk of life, someone threw coins, cans and bottles at you, made obscene gestures in your direction and spat hateful, foul-mouthed tirades of abuse towards you and your family you would certainly be forgiven for reacting. But not in football. In football you are punished. Luis Suarez has been charged with improper [...]
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Save the Art of Tough Tackling
Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by Liam Tomkins.
For those who love football for all that it is a wholehearted challenge is every bit as beautiful as the most inspired pass, move or goal. It is an art form all of its own, and it is dying. Jay Spearing last night became the latest player to fall victim to the stigma surrounding tough [...]
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Patience a Virtue for Fans of Stuttering Liverpool
Posted on 06. Dec, 2011 by Tom Cullimore.
More so at Craven Cottage than any other ground this season, Liverpool supporters have been taunted by the memory of ghosts of the season past. The 2-5 thrashing handed out by a superbly fluent, creative and energetic side last year quickly turned from the pinnacle of Dalglish-inspired performances into the comparative stick with which to [...]
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Manchester United Resort to Diving in Order to Attempt Carling Cup Rescue
Posted on 02. Dec, 2011 by Dominic Campbell.
As extra-time slowly crept to an end on Wednesday night, the whole of Liverpool, London and the blue side of Manchester cheered as Crystal Palace held their lead. Fast running out of time and ideas, the home side resorted to desperate measures in order to try and salvage something from the game. Somehow, though, I don’t [...]
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From Zero to Hero – The Meteoric Rise of Lucas Leiva
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by Elliott Binks.
”He is much more mature, stronger physically and knows more about how to win games. He has shown great personality and capability to change things around.” – Fabio Aurelio When Lucas Leiva first pulled on a Liverpool jersey back in 2007, Liverpool fans were quick to criticise his contributions to the team – myself included. [...]
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Gary Speed: A Tribute
Posted on 28. Nov, 2011 by Tom Cullimore.
Today the world of football mourns the loss of a true gentleman in the modern game. Yesterday afternoon Gary Speed was confirmed to have been found dead at his Cheshire home prompting a widespread and emotional outpouring from the footballing community. Here we pay tribute to a man who, though not directly associated with our [...]
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Give Youth a Future, Support Them Today
Posted on 23. Nov, 2011 by Liam Tomkins.
It can’t be easy being an up-and-coming young player at an old, established and successful football club such as our own. The demand for instant accomplishment dictates that there is little room for starlets to be given the time to develop into the red giants we hope they can become. But some supporters would do well to [...]
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Former Football Players Make the Transition to the World of Poker
Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Liam Tomkins.
Poker is easily one of the most popular games in the world. The level of focus, concentration, and competitiveness needed to excel at the game rivals that of athletes of many sport, including football. It is not surprising that many football players have decided to make the transition from football to poker once their careers [...]
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