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The response to the FA’s decision to ban Luis Suarez for eight matches has been unsurprisingly partisan. I felt sorry for John Barnes, who was asked to give his view on something close to his heart on two, opposing, fronts: … Continue reading

I was disappointed to read Roy Keane’s comments about Sir Alex Ferguson yesterday. Though Roy has his reasons for feeling the way he does, he should show more respect to his former manager and team-mates. Roy is being Roy. He … Continue reading

The bonus that Chelsea have got in winning their Champions League group is playing away from home in the first match. Napoli are not a bad side. The Italian league is not the best in the world at the moment, and … Continue reading

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been eager to make the point that Chelsea are still contenders for the Premier League title ahead of their clash at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. The Italian has also been full of praise … Continue reading