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So my first job in management is at Hereford United. Nothing too glamorous I'm afraid but I already have big plans to make it to the top - starting with a successful tenure here. I have £20,000 to play with in the market so nothing fancy but not total dire straights either.

Let's keep them sweet hey? When it all boils down to it the media can make or break a football manager so best to keep on their good side in my book. Never to eager to talk to the media myself but if it'll guarantee a positive outcome I'll have a few words for any journalist. Pretty standard approach to the new job I know, nothing flas

read more November 25th, 2010 at 04:56 am / #loan #media #veteran #job #story

Following on from Kelvin Davis' heroics last night saving a Brighton penalty to hold them to a draw against Southampton, here's a compilation of great saves from the spot.

read more November 24th, 2010 at 09:12 am / #video #great #saves #penalty #penalties

Fabio Capello is public enemy number one at the moment but with his contract ending in 2012, following the European Championships, I've taken a look at who may be the leading candidates for the job.

Harry Redknapp: Currently manager of Tottenham Hotspurs, Harry Redknapp is the clear favourite for the job at present. He has taken Spurs to the Champions League for the first time in the club's history, focusing on a British core. He is already very popular in England, and would be a popular choice amongst the fans but whether he'd be tempted to leave Spurs with their recent form is unknown.

Jose Mourinho: Currently manager of Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho has been arguably the best manager of the decade. Winning the Champions League at Porto, Chelsea and Inter Milan

read more November 23rd, 2010 at 02:44 pm / #Portugal #british #England #international #Dutch

Arsenal 2-3 Tottenham Cracking result for Spurs but Arsenal really should have held onto the lead at half-time. Wenger will be unhappy that his side aren't top this evening, but Harry Redknapp's comments about a Tottenham title bid are totally ill-judged. Will never happen. Birmingham 1-0 Chelsea They really shouldn't have sacked Wilkins should they? A poor result for Chelsea but they're still my tip for the title, perhaps shows the growing ability of smaller teams though. Blackpool 2-1 Wolverhampton Holloway's men continue to shock the world with another brilliant home win while Wolves continue to slump. McCarthy may have to start looking over his shoulder in coming weeks as good performances won't keep the unrestful fans off his back if results don't get better. Bolton 5-1 Newcastle Brilliant result for Bolton and a real signifier as to the importance of striker Kevin Davies. read more

November 21st, 2010 at 02:38 pm / #Liverpool #Arsenal #lost #poor #aston villa

1. Plymouth Argyle Winning Promotion

Watching your club win the league is truly amazing, and I don't think many Argyle fans will ever forget that day. Incredible scenes that now seem so long ago.

2. David Beckham Free-Kick Against Greece

Arguably the most iconic moment of English football in the last decade? Ever maybe? However highly you rate it David Beckham will never be replaced. A true great.

3. England Winning The Rugby World Cup

To kick for the title with his weaker foot at that time was truly breath-taking. And to beat the Aussies at the same time, well? No more need be said.

4. Sir Steve Redgrave Winning His 5th Gold Medal

Sir Steve Redgrave is without doubt the most inspirational sports person out there, an

read more November 21st, 2010 at 12:04 pm / #home #inspiration #England #greece #promotion

So following Rafael van der Vaart's top form and spectacular performance against Arsenal this afternoon, I've found this video highlighting VDV's obvious talent.

read more November 20th, 2010 at 09:18 am / #video #Arsenal #spectacular #form #spurs

Verdict: Southampton 2 - 1 Peterborough United.

Despite sitting on a few points outside of the Playoffs both Southampton and Peterborough United can be seen as two of this year's underachievers in League One. Both were expected to challenge for the title but with a distinct amount of inconsistency at London Road and nothing short of a managerial/ownership crisis at Southampton both have fell sort of their title-winning credentials so far. Southampton come into this game following a 3 - 2 loss at the hands of Carlisle knowing league leaders, and runaways, Brighton are next in line. In comparison to this Peterborough lost their last league match 5 - 1 at home to Charlton but went on to beat Stockport in the cup 4 - 1 within a handful of days.

With such inconsistency travelling from London Road today it is hard to predict which team will turn up. Southampton, despite a poor loss last week are rising up the table and if Peterborough don'

read more November 20th, 2010 at 05:00 am / #rising #prediction #brighton #runaways #verdict

I'll let this video talk for itself …

read more November 19th, 2010 at 12:11 pm / #pride #video #inspiration #Passion #skill

Verdict: Port Vale 0 - 1 Wycombe Wanderers

Port Vale play host to 4th place Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday knowing that their first defeat in nine games would see them slip below their promotion rivals in the table. Port Vale hold one of the most impressive defensive records in the country and have only lost once at home all season, but having only picked up two wins since the end of September look vulnerable at times. Wycombe on the other hand have won their last four games in the league, and not lost once on their travels in all competitions.

Despite the teams being very evenly matched all across the park I feel the recent rich form of Wycombe will carry them through this fixture. Port Vale are a strong side but look as if they've come undone slightly in recent weeks. Wycombe to win 1 - 0.

read more November 19th, 2010 at 11:16 am / #best #country #table #season #week

So today FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted that FIFA is clean from corruption. Is that so Mr. Blatter? If so, then why has this been allowed to happen, and why are the punishments far from severe? Find the original story here.

Someone please help me out.

read more November 19th, 2010 at 09:18 am / #President #clean #international #world cup #fifa

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