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Dave Woods, commentating on Channel 5 got it spot on: Old Trafford, he said, used to be a fortress on European nights, now it has become a gift shop. For the third time this season, Manchester United were embarrassed at … Continue reading →

When the ball landed at Robin van Persie’s feet a yard from goal and with the Milan keeper lying prone on the turf, suddenly at the Emirates last night the impossible seemed about to happen. This was Robin van Persie … Continue reading →

If, as everyone seems to think it will, the FA is bound to appoint Harry Redknapp as the next England manager, you wonder why it hasn’t done so already. It is, so we are led to believe, an open secret … Continue reading →

There won’t be a shortage of pride this evening at Wembley. Leading out the England team as coach, Stuart Pearce will almost be bursting with patriotism and fervour. A man of uncomplicated approach and passion, for him this will undoubtedly … Continue reading →