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Pedro Porro's sensational rejuvenation at Spurs under Postecoglou
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Pedro Porro’s sensational rejuvenation at Spurs under Postecoglou

Although he had his doubters in his early days at Tottenham Hotspur since arriving from Sporting CP for a sizable £39 million fee, Pedro Porro’s

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Exceptional Cole Palmer breathing life into Pochettino’s Chelsea

When Chelsea signed gifted youngster Cole Palmer for a whopping £42.5 million from Manchester City despite only making two Premier League starts, many questioned whether

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Longstaff riding the crest of a wave at Newcastle
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Longstaff riding the crest of a wave at Newcastle

Sean Longstaff is rapidly developing into one of the elite midfielders in the Premier League, as he strikingly continues to go from strength to strength

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November 11, 2023 No Comments
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Gordon keeps proving the doubters wrong with his exceptional form for Newcastle

Having bagged four goals and two assists so far this term and terrorised opponents on many occasions, there’s no doubting what a fine contribution Anthony

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November 6, 2023 No Comments
Manchester City Casual Scouts Opportunities
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Join the Elite Ranks at Manchester City!

Have you ever aspired to be a part of a world-class football organisation? If so, we are excited to announce an incredible opportunity. Manchester City,

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October 31, 2023 No Comments
Dangerman Doku bringing the chaos for Man City
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Dangerman Doku bringing the chaos for Man City

Hitting the ground running in scintillating style since joining Manchester City in the summer for a whopping £55.5 million from Rennes, Jeremy Doku has been

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October 29, 2023 No Comments
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Explosive Darwin Nunez firing on all cylinders for club and country

Full of confidence and proving a real game-changer for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, the sparkling form of Darwin Nunez has been a huge boost for the

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October 23, 2023 No Comments
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Fully fit and firing Neto taking the Premier League by storm

Pedro Neto’s electric form to start the new season has been a huge boost for a Wolverhampton Wanderers side that endured a summer of turmoil

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October 9, 2023 No Comments
Gifted Schade showing many glimpses of his talent for Brentford
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Gifted Schade showing many glimpses of his talent for Brentford

Full of energy, dynamism and one of the most exciting youngsters plying their trade in the Premier League, Brentford’s Kevin Schade appears destined to enjoy

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October 4, 2023 No Comments
Exceptional Vicario helping propel Spurs to great heights
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Exceptional Vicario helping propel Spurs to great heights

The way Guglielmo Vicario has come in at Tottenham Hotspur and immediately hit the ground running has been nothing short of impressive. Proving a major

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October 2, 2023 No Comments
The Best Footballers In The World
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The Best Footballers in the World 2023

We take a look at the top football players in the world today, examining their careers to date, how many goals they’ve scored and how

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September 23, 2023 No Comments
KEVIN THOMSON: INJURY BATTLES AND UEFA CUP FINAL MEMORIES
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Kevin Thomson: Injury Battles and UEFA Cup Final Memories

Welcome to our latest Q & A, where we dive deep into the fascinating career of football legend, Kevin Thomson. Known for his tenacity on

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September 18, 2023 No Comments
Exceptional Guehi continues to flex his muscles for Palace
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Exceptional Guehi continues to flex his muscles for Palace

Consistently excellent, extremely complete and improving all the time, the progression of Marc Guehi in the last two years has been hugely impressive. Going from

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September 17, 2023 No Comments
Amrabat an intriguing capture by ten Hag's Man Utd
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Amrabat an intriguing capture by ten Hag’s Man Utd

Sofyan’s Amrabat’s transfer to Manchester United on deadline day was certainly one of the most interesting deals completed in the closing stages of the window.

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September 12, 2023 No Comments
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Excitement machine Kudus primed to excel at West Ham

West Ham United continue to spend the money they received from the sale of Declan Rise wisely, with them bringing in excitement machine Mohammed Kudus

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September 3, 2023 No Comments
Inside the Mind of Stuart Millar: From Ross County to West Brom
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Inside the Mind of Stuart Millar: From Ross County to West Brom

As scouting in football has become increasingly complex and sophisticated over the years, gaining experience and insights into this crucial part of the game is

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August 30, 2023 No Comments
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Edson Alvarez an astute acquisition by West Ham

Following the departure of star midfielder Declan Rice to Arsenal, West Ham were in desperate need to replace the Englishman. And while the process took

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August 29, 2023 No Comments
Berge an ideal man to bolster Burnley's midfield
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Berge an ideal man to bolster Burnley’s midfield

Identifying their midfield as a key area to reinforce, Burnley have done exactly that by signing the multifaceted Sander Berge from Sheffield United. While the

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August 21, 2023 No Comments
The First Million Pound Football Player
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The First Million Pound Football Player

The first million-pound football player here in the UK was Trevor Francis. Sadly, he recently passed away from a heart attack on the 24th of

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August 17, 2023 No Comments
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Robert Sanchez ready for reset at Chelsea

Despite enjoying a meteoric rise to establish himself as an elite Premier League goalkeeper at Brighton & Hove Albion, Robert Sanchez’s remarkable falling out with

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August 15, 2023 No Comments
The First-Ever FIFA World Cup and its Winners
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A Review of the First Ever FIFA World Cup and its Winners

The first ever FIFA World Cup was held in 1930. It took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, starting on the 13th of July. The two opening

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August 8, 2023 No Comments
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Disasi a fine option to bolster Chelsea’s backline

Needing urgent defensive reinforcement following Wesley Fofana’s latest devastating injury setback, Chelsea have turned to Axel Disasi to bolster their backline. Considering the Blues had

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August 7, 2023 No Comments
15 Most Used Football Formations in the Modern Era
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15 Most Used Football Formations in the Modern Era

One of the oldest debates in the world of football concerns football formations. Ever since football coaches and managers began to try something different from

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July 31, 2023 No Comments
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Amdouni set to be a real difference maker for Burnley

Having bagged 22 goals and five assists from his 52 games last season for FC Basel in all competitions, excitement machine Zeki Amdouni is off

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July 23, 2023 No Comments
Famous Football Fans
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Famous Football Fans – The Teams Supported By the Stars

Which football team does your favourite celebrity support? We’ve taken a cross-section of a few celebs who are known to be football fans, starting with

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July 23, 2023 No Comments
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Excitement machine Kluivert set to thrive under Iraola at Bournemouth

Knowing just what a force to be reckoned with Justin Kluivert is when on peak form from his time in LaLiga managing Rayo Vallecano, Andoni

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July 18, 2023 No Comments
Mason Mount an astute addition for ten Hag's Red Devils
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Mason Mount an astute addition for ten Hag’s Red Devils

Manchester United’s capture of Mason Mount is littered with positives, for the inordinately gifted Englishman will breathe plenty of creativity, tactical flexibility and attacking drive

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July 11, 2023 No Comments
The 15 Richest Football Clubs in the World
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The 15 Richest Football Clubs in the World

The “beautiful game” as it’s known here in the UK, is by far the most popular spectator sport on the planet, with dedicated supporters following

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July 11, 2023 No Comments
Scouting Vacancies - Stockport
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Stockport County Open Vacancies

Stockport County currently have several vacancies available for part time casual football scouts. Below you can find all the information on the roles and how

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July 6, 2023 No Comments
Classy Kovacic a crafty capture by Man City
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Classy Kovacic a crafty capture by Man City

Treble winning giants Manchester City have secured their first signing this summer with the shrewd capture of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea. Agreeing a fee of

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July 4, 2023 No Comments
Fantasy Football - Explanation & How to Play
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Fantasy Football – Explanation & How to Play

Ever fancied yourself in the role of a football manager? Even if you haven’t, but you’re a football fan with a specific team of two

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July 2, 2023 No Comments
Malo Gusto signing full of upside for Chelsea
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Malo Gusto signing full of upside for Chelsea

While he’s definitely not one of the highest profile transfers Chelsea have made of late, the capture of Malo Gusto is certainly one filled with

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June 26, 2023 No Comments
Football v Soccer
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Football Vs Soccer – What’s the Difference?

You’ve probably heard football sometimes referred to as soccer. Ever wondered why? Do the terms refer to variants of the sport, and if so, what

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June 21, 2023 No Comments
Acquisition of Mark Flekken another smart move by Brentford
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Acquisition of Mark Flekken another smart move by Brentford

Brentford’s acquisition of towering goalkeeper Mark Flekken serves as a further testament to their astute recruitment process. Signing the 30-year-old Netherlands international, who is at

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June 19, 2023 No Comments
Little wonder James Maddison is a key target for Ange's Spurs
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Little wonder James Maddison is a key target for Ange’s Spurs

New Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, is a man on a mission to not only transform the culture and playing style at the club, but

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June 14, 2023 No Comments
Premier League Trophy
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The Number of Football Matches in a Season: Premier League, EFL & Top European Leagues

Football (or soccer) is undoubtedly the most popular sport on planet Earth when it comes to global TV audience figures. In this article, we look

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June 8, 2023 No Comments
Penalty kick
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Football Penalties and Shootouts – Rules, Reasons and Records

Penalties. They can cause acute apprehension and bring about feelings of utter desolation or unbridled joy. They can alter the outcome of any football match,

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June 8, 2023 No Comments
Soyuncu heads to Atletico as Leicester exodus begins
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Soyuncu heads to Atletico as Leicester exodus begins

There’s no doubting the 2022/2023 season’s been one to forget for Leicester City defender Caglar Soyuncu even though some positives could be extracted towards the

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June 5, 2023 No Comments
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Frighteningly gifted Ferguson thriving under De Zerbi at Brighton

Evan Ferguson’s rise to prominence in the Premier League has been nothing short of impressive, as the Brighton & Hove Albion sensation’s been one of

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May 29, 2023 No Comments
FA Cup PrizeMoney
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FA Cup Prize Money 2022/23

The FA Cup isn’t only about glory. It’s a money earner too. We are not talking about huge amounts compared to the Premier League and

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May 24, 2023 No Comments
Gundogan's mastery comes into sharp focus for treble-chasing Man City
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Gundogan’s mastery comes into sharp focus for treble-chasing Man City

Ilkay Gundogan continues to underline just what an integral piece of Pep Guardiola’s puzzle at Manchester City he is through his masterful performances. Injecting a

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May 22, 2023 No Comments
The 20 most successful Football Clubs In The World.
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The 20 Most Successful Football Clubs in the World

With over 3.5 billion fans worldwide football, “the beautiful game” as we call it here in the UK, is by far the most popular sport

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May 19, 2023 No Comments
Jakub Kiwior
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Classy Kiwior showing plenty of promise for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s decision to select Jakub Kiwior in the last three games has certainly paid off, for the Polish stopper has vindicated his manager’s decision

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May 15, 2023 No Comments
Estupinan continues to excel for De Zerbi's high-flying Seagulls
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Estupinan continues to excel for De Zerbi’s high-flying Seagulls

There’s no doubting Pervis Estupinan has been one of the signings of the season in the Premier League, with Brighton & Hove Albion’s exceptional recruiting

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May 8, 2023 No Comments
Excitement machine Isak a massive weapon for Newcastle
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Excitement machine Isak a massive weapon for Newcastle

Although injury ensured Alexander Isak couldn’t hit the ground running at Newcastle United, the Swede is emphatically making up for lost time since returning. Having

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May 1, 2023 No Comments
Diego Costa proving his doubters wrong at Wolves
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Diego Costa proving his doubters wrong at Wolves

Rewind two weeks and Diego Costa’s time at Wolverhampton Wanderers appeared destined to end in failure, with disciplinary and form issues looking like they’d ensure

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April 24, 2023 No Comments
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Sublimely talented Michael Olise flexing his muscles for Palace

Michael Olise underlined his enormous quality by becoming the youngest player to supply three assists from open play in a Premier League game against Leeds

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April 19, 2023 No Comments
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Gabriel Jesus instrumental as Arsenal outgun Leeds

Making his first league start in roughly four months for Arsenal, Gabriel Jesus reminded everyone just what a class act he is by bagging a

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April 3, 2023 No Comments
Tireless Weghorst proving his worth at Man Utd
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Tireless Weghorst proving his worth at Man Utd

While Wout Weghorst has divided opinion among the Manchester United fanbase, there’s no doubting how highly regarded he is by Red Devils manager Erik ten

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March 27, 2023 No Comments
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Getting Into Football Scouting and Recruitment

Football scouting and recruitment is a fascinating and ever-evolving field in today’s sports industry. As a football fan, you may have dreamed of playing on

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March 26, 2023 No Comments
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