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The Champions League group stage draw is as much a part of the competition’s drama as any of the match days. It might be easy to mock the suited UEFA bureaucrats bumbling their way through technical regulations, but the draw itself is a glorious co Continue reading →

It’s transfer deadline day tomorrow, and if it all feels a little wearingly familiar, there’s a good reason for that. The final day of every January and August should be made an official bank holiday for lovers of half-baked half-truths, baseless conjectu Continue reading →

Last week saw the strangest transfer of the year – a deal that could end up sealing Sunderland manager Steve Bruce’s fate.Asamoah Gyan’s move to Al Ain saw the Black Cats net a world record £6m loan fee, but they ended up humiliated.Of particula Continue reading →

After Roberto Mancini accused Carlos Tevez of refusing to play and declared him “finished” at Manchester City, here’s a look at the club’s options. OFFLOAD HIM The most likely outcome, even though City were unable to get rid Continue reading →