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Rio the wrong man for the job

Mon Feb 08 03:00PM

Rio Ferdinand wouldn't have been my choice to replace John Terry as England captain - I would have gone for Steven Gerrard.Maybe Fabio Capello likes to have centre-halves wearing the armband as they can see the play in front of them, but Rio is not even an automatic pick at…More

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  • John Terry

    How will Terry react?

    Fri Feb 05 04:25PM

    Sunday's game against Arsenal will be John Terry's first back at the Bridge since the scandal that saw him lose the England captaincy and it will be interesting to see how the crowd reacts. Of course there will be those die-hard Chelsea fans who will sing his name throughout the game against Arsenal, but what...More

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  • Don't make Rooney England captain

    Mon Feb 01 02:43PM

    The last thing Wayne Rooney needs going into the World Cup is to be made captain of England.There is already enough pressure on him, as he is the player every England fan will be pinning their hopes on.He is a player who leads by example on the pitch, and he...More

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  • Fletcher has key role for United

    Sat Jan 30 07:46AM

    Game to watch: Arsenal v Man UtdFor the first time in years, this game has flown slightly under the radar because of the midweek Manchester derby in the Carling Cup. But don't worry, there will be no shortage of atmosphere or intensity when these two great rivals step out on...More

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  • Sol Campbell

    Parker: Wenger right to rotate

    Mon Jan 25 03:38PM

    Considering the number of youngsters Arsene Wenger sent out against Stoke in the fourth round of the FA Cup, a certain amount of criticism directed at the Arsenal boss was to be expected. Arsenal have a number of tough games coming up and there have been accusations that by resting some of his more senior...More

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  • Leeds

    Another upset in offing for Leeds

    Sat Jan 23 07:52AM

    UPSET OF THE WEEKEND: Tottenham v Leeds Leeds have been to Old Trafford and beaten Manchester United and they will go to White Hart Lane without fear of top flight opposition - and in the knowledge that they are capable of causing another upset.On paper, this is a match Spurs...More

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  • Ancelotti

    Ancelotti changing opinion of Chelsea

    Mon Jan 18 03:32PM

    I never bought into the opinion that Chelsea would struggle without those players still away on international duty at the African Cup of Nations. Chelsea have enough power and goal-scoring ability within their squad to cope with the loss of anyone - and they proved it again at the weekend. Great sides have the ability to manage...More

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  • Now or never for ailing Liverpool

    Sat Jan 16 07:08AM

    Match of the weekend: Stoke v Liverpool Rafa Benitez has had so many 'must-win' games this season - and failed to win the bulk of them - we cannot say defeat at the Britannia Stadium would seal his fate. But his position looks increasingly untenable after Wednesday's defeat to Reading, and there is now a chorus...More

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  • Disgraceful Hicks just doesn't get it

    Mon Jan 11 02:11PM

    Tom Hicks Jr's (pictured, left) abusive email to a Liverpool fan was an absolute disgrace and shows the kind of regime that is in charge at Anfield. It was an unbelievable show of disrespect to some of the most loyal and passionate fans in the game, and he should have been sacked by his father (right)...More

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  • Clubs must show grit in snow

    Sat Jan 09 12:18PM

    I cannot understand why so many top-flight games have been postponed in this modern age of undersoil heating. For example, the pitch at Hull's KC Stadium is immaculate, but their game with Chelsea has been called off because the roads around the ground are thought to be unsafe. In years gone by, fans never...More

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