The Fan

QUOTES OF THE WEEK

The Fan takes a look the best quotes from the world of football over the last couple of weeks, including Roberto Mancini, Arsene Wenger and the Oldham Athletic kit man. “All the people who talk about this don’t understand football. “Because if Manchester City should sack me, the other 19 teams in the Premier League […]
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This Week in World Football: Lessons Learned

Following another eventful week in world football, here are five things we learned about players, teams and the game in general. The Football League has loan loopholes On Friday Ian Holloway gave us all a lesson on the Football League’s loan system. His Crystal Palace side took on a Watford squad that included seven loan […]
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Ball Boy vs Hazard perfectly sums up Premier League’s failures

On New Years Eve I posted a rather cynical blog about the state of our beloved game. It didn’t offer any solutions, just a reminder that there were many incidents last year that have made fans re-think their unconditional love of the Premier League. Ticket prices and transfer fees hit new highs, racism took centre stage […]
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World football with problems to tackle in 2013

Football fans across the planet will have taken a minute on Monday night to reminisce about an incredible year. There has been many a memorable moment. Sergio Aguero winning the Premier League with the last kick of the season. Chelsea finding their way to victory in the UEFA Champions League. Every one of little Lionel […]
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This Week In World Football: Christmas Edition

Football’s festive period is upon us and January transfer window ‘silly season’ is just around the corner. It is a holiday season (for those leagues with a winter break at least) loaded with games and gossip. This Week in World Football, it’s Christmas! Party Poopers At this time of year footballing gossip doesn’t just limit […]
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Media controversy ignites unique display of passion for football in Australia

About two weeks ago I attended my first ever A-League game, the derby between Adelaide United and Melbourne Victory. It was an exciting game with lots of goals and a buzzing crowd that impressed me as a fan of world football. However, after the game I still felt like football was far from catching on […]
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This Week in World Football: Portrayals of footballing passion

Football is the world’s most popular sport. The game has fans in all corners of the globe who follow their teams with their own unique traditions, values and displays of support and passion. This week in world football there were a few stories that highlighted just how differently fans across the plant show their love […]
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Theo Walcott in no position to demand central role

As speculation surrounding Theo Walcott’s future at Arsenal heats up The Fan considers whether the England forward should stay at the Emirates and if he is really ready to play as a centre forward . According to the media, Theo Walcott is refusing to sign a new contract with Arsenal for two reasons. The first is […]
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Changes needed to earn FIFA Club World Cup the respect it deserves

This Sunday Chelsea and Corinthians will meet in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup to determine who is the best club team in world football. Why is it that a competition with such prestigious connotations is treated with so much indifference? The truth is, that outside Europe, it is actually a very important and […]
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Who cares about the A-League?

Will football ever catch on in Australia? Will Australia ever be good enough to win a World Cup? Who cares about the A-League? These are the questions that a growing number of Australian sports fans are asking. The honest answers to the first two are no, probably not. The third is an altogether more difficult question […]
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