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Pass & Move – El Cashico #1

It’s the newest and most expensive rivalry in English football. 

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 17, 2015 Tagged Pass & Move, The Wildcard, Premier League

Mourinho's Notebook - Free Eva, The Tinkerman’s iPod & More Mad Mario

Despite performing her job to the exact letter of its description, Eva Carneiro, Chelsea’s team doctor and the only team doctor that anybody outside their own club knows the name of, has been demoted after drawing the ire of manager Jose Mourinho.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 14, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 2

A big four clash? So soon? Oh, Premier League, you really know how to treat a fan.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 13, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Flying Kiwis – August 11

You could be forgiven for getting pessimistic about West Ham’s season a few days back. Many were.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 11, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

Pass & Move - New Season, Same Old Spurs

This week’s feature game was that opening clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Two managers beginning decisive second seasons, with strict philosophies and processes.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 10, 2015 Tagged Premier League, The Wildcard, Pass & Move

Mourinho's Notebook - Handshakes and Blue Movies

Last week it was Jose Mourinho’s beef with Rafa Benitez, this week it’s his tiff with Arsene Wenger. Can’t we all just get along!? (Like these three).

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 7, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

The Wildcard’s Premier League Predictions - Week 1

On the first six days came creation and on the seventh day He rested. Then, somewhere between 4000 and 14 billion years later, He got bored and created the English Premier League, now here we are.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 6, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Flying Kiwis – 2015/16 Season Preview

Winston, Tommy, Marco and all the lads. Setting the pins up for a ripper of a season of airborne icons.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 3, 2015 Tagged Flying Kiwis

The Wildcard’s 2015/16 Premier League Season Preview

Key players, key questions and reasons to watch for each of the 20 Premier League clubs. All predictions are the product of crazy whims and subject to change within three minutes of the first kick-off.

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Written by Nick Robinson On August 3, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

Mourinho’s Notebook – Lost Players, Lost Tempers and Lost Jobs

Does anyone know where Angel Di Maria's got to? Because if you do, could you let Louis Van Gaal know?

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 31, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

How Many of the Top 10 Premier League Transfer Fees Were Actually Worth It?

In the wake of Angel Di Maria’s impending transfer to PSG, it’s hard not to feel like that whole thing was a bit of a waste.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 30, 2015 Tagged The Wildcard, Premier League

A Fantasy Premier League Guide, 2015/16

People. Drop whatever you’re doing. Fantasy Premier League is back and your team needs building.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 27, 2015 Tagged Premier League

Mourinho's Notebook - Dollar Bills, Dress Codes & The Fizzer

Some joker makes it rain on Seppy while Phil Neville makes it rain on the beaches of Valencia.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 24, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

Little Bubba Sterling: A Fairytale

Once upon a time there was a boy named Bubba.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 19, 2015 Tagged Premier League, The Wildcard

Mourinho's Notebook - Picture Books & Philosophies

If you don't buy the philosophy you get sold, simple as that. And if you bite people then you get made fun of.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 17, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

What Exactly Is The Deal With This NZ Football Eligibility Thing?

It struck like a hoax at first. The All Whites Under-23s had been disqualified from the Oceania Olympic qualifying final at the Pacific Games for fieldling an ineligible player. Us!? Surely not.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 14, 2015 Tagged All Whites, The Wildcard

Mourinho's Notebook - Calling In Sick Coz You Don't Like The Boss

Bubba Sterling fakes a sickie, Ronaldo takes his chances and Micronesia concede 114 goals in three games but still find reason for hope.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 10, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

Dear American "Soccer"...

Your women’s football team is magnificent. It’s just a shame about the baggage that you bring with them.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 6, 2015 Tagged Women's World Cup 2015

Mourinho’s Notebook – Sackings, Signings, Savings & Silliness

Diego Maradona was always a man for the occasion. Plus Pearson, Messi, WHU, Gervinho, Rayo Vallecano & more.

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Written by Nick Robinson On July 3, 2015 Tagged Mourinho's Notebook

The Premier League Transfer Dossier, 2015/16

It’s transfer season and there’s speculatin’ to be done.

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Written by Nick Robinson On June 29, 2015 Tagged Premier League, The Wildcard
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