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Saturday 11 October 2008

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Cheer up Kevin Keegan

I was almost tempted to let Kevin Keegan's re-appointment as manager of Newcastle pass without comment.

After Mourinho's departure, the Premiership (and the media) desperately needs some more characters and soundbites.

However, I just read that since his departure from Manchester City, Keegan has been running a football circus. YCNMIU.

The ideal preparation for his latest role.
And just for old times sake, take a second to remember this classic (in full).

Let the mind games begin.

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Ing-er-land

After thoroughly enjoying watching Arsenal defeat Sunderland at the Emirates, I resolved to get off my barstool and try to get to see more live football in 2008. Consequently, I have just purchased two tickets (South Level 5) for England versus Switzerland in a friendly on Wednesday 6 February. Of course, I already know what the outcome will be but I am keen to visit the new Wembley Stadium and show Norman Junior what real England supporters are like. Whatever next - a United away perhaps.

Barton watch

You can take the lad out of Liverpool but you can't take Liverpool out of the lad.

sporting predictions for 2008

January - Andy Murray reaches the quarter finals of the Australian Open but mysteriously withdraws citing a 'bad hair day'. An inquiry is immediately launched into irregular gambling patterns preceding the match and his choice of shampoo. Manchester United triumph 7-4 in a thrilling FA cup-tie at Villa Park. February - England beat Switzerland 5-0 at Wembley in a friendly. Frank Lampard scores a goal that is not deflected. Fabio Capello is hailed as a footballing genius March - Liverpool lose 2-0 to Inter Milan in the Champions League. Rafael Benitez's head explodes. Andrew Flintoff is reinstated as England captain ... Read more

Charlton on Best

I always was led to believe that Bobby Charlton and George Best didn't get on. I read it in books and interviews and heard it from various different sources. Of course, this fact wasn't a total surprise as the two gentlemen did appear to be completely different personalities with rather contrasting interests and, err, hobbies. A month ago, I saw Charlton interviewed by Michael Parkinson where he recounted his memories of the Munich air crash. Charlton also talked about the frustration of playing alongside Best:

'So I made a run forward 'Pass it George, pass it.' George dribbles down the ...

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