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A Likely (Lads) Story
“Is it true that England play their next game on Sunday afternoon?” And with that one simple question, my whole afternoon had become wasted. I don’t suppose Mrs Perm knew what she was doing,
Read More »A Verdict or thereabouts – Season Review
Before we start, I’ve a burning desire to justify why it’s taken me a month to get a start on the season review. The end if the season did coincide with a period where
Read More »But whose pies are they? – A top night out.
You might have spotted that it’s a world cup year, it’s that time where football gathers together to remind people that it really is a (if not the) truly global game. The cynics amongst
Read More »Judging Jordi
If there has been a player who has failed to win over the fans since arriving in Wigan this season, it is, unmistakably, Jordi Gomez. Whilst Jason Scotland may have come under the most
Read More »Tac-tic-toe
“What is the difference between systems, you tell me?” and there basically ended any discussion on the subject of 4-4-2. Not because no one could give Roberto Martinez their views on football tactics, but
Read More »First impressions count
You want to know why Roberto Martinez won’t play 4-4-2? It’s because he thinks that it’s too easy to play against. You want to know why he persists with Jason Scotland? It’s because he
Read More »Grasping at plastic
Did you know that Wayne Rooney has hit the woodwork six times this season? For a man chasing goal scoring records, that’s damn unlucky. Imagine what a blow to the confidence that might be.
Read More »A Pub Punk Plea
Hopefully, after this afternoon, this isn’t a plea but is a song of celebration. Either way, this goes out to Jon, The Karaoke King and JJB (the bassist not ailing sports retailer)
Read More »Damn that cat – 5 Latics Boo Boys
I suppose the inspiration for this list is blindingly obvious. There were more boos again on Sunday and I think it’s getting to the stage where people don’t even know what they’re booing at,
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