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The Diamond

25 January 2024 - 17:21

he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles.

Chelsea midfielder praises Mohamed Salah and backs him to remain at Liverpool

27 April 2018 - 23:33

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas believes Mohamed Salah will be going nowhere when the season comes a close. The Egypt international has been in stupendous form during his debut season for Liverpool and he has amassed 42 goals to date.

Andy Cole explains why Alexis Sanchez has struggled at Manchester United

21 March 2018 - 14:11

Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes Alexis Sanchez's struggles have largely been to the Chilean 'trying too hard' on the playing field. The 29-year-old joined the Red Devils from Arsenal in a straight-swap deal involving Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January.

Peter Crouch is first to reach Premier League milestone

22 May 2017 - 12:07

With so many goals being scored on the last day of the Premier League season and Champions League places to play for, the clash between Southampton and Stoke City went relatively unnoticed. However, striker Peter Crouch scored to become the first player to reach an impressive milestone. 

Odion Ighalo dreams of Man Utd move

08 January 2016 - 09:37

Watford striker Odion Ighalo has admitted that he would find it hard to turn down a move to Manchester United during the January transfer window.

Footballers' bizarre hobbies

17 August 2015 - 11:31

You might think you know your favourite football heroes, but you might well be surprised by some of their favourite hobbies. Quite a few of the most famous footballers out there have some downright bizarre hobbies. Here are just a few of the most surprising hobbies which you might not have been aware of.

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio to take part in Steve Harper's testimonial match

07 September 2013 - 15:38

Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio will play in Steve Harper's testimonial match at St.James Park on Wednesday.

To appreciate Harper's 20 years of service for Newcastle United, which came to an end when he joined Hull City Tigers this summer, he will be honoured by an all-star team facing off against AC Milan at St James' Park.

The all star squad will feature the likes of Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Les Ferdinand, Faustino Asprilla and Joey Barton in the line-up.

Andy Cole calls it a day!

11 November 2008 - 13:46

Andy Cole, the former Manchester United striker, has announced his retirement from football after his contract with his hometown club, Nottingham Forest, was terminated by mutual consent.

Keane starts his summer clear out

08 May 2008 - 13:39

Roy Keane has started his Sunderland summer clear out as he allowed five players to leave, Ian Harte, Peter Hartley, Stanislav Varga, Stephen Wright and Andy Cole are all heading for the exit door.

Preview: Everton vs S'land

24 November 2007 - 14:51

Everton are aiming to climb into the top six; Sunderland are eager to keep out of the bottom three. Everton have seven points out of nine and look to build on an impressive start to the year. Sunderland haven't won in seven games.



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