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Why everyone is being too harsh on Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll completed his move to Liverpool in January 2011 on deadline day. As Fernando Torres made his last minute move to Chelsea for £50million, Liverpool moved quickly to replace him by signing Carroll for a British record of £34million. … Continue reading

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15 year old scores for Wycombe

After Mason Bennett made his debut for Derby last weekend, Wycombe Wanderers own sensation took the lime light this weekend. 15 year old Jordan Ibe scored a goal but Wycombe were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday 2-1. Ibe’s goal came 10 days … Continue reading

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Derby hand debut to 15 year old Striker

Championship side Derby County have given 15 year old Mason Bennett his professional debut, even though he is still at school. Bennett was born on the 15th July 1996. To put it into perspective, Bennett was still not born when ‘Gazza’ … Continue reading

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Balotelli: Genius or idiot?

Genius footballer or idiot footballer, Mario Balotelli is never far from the headlines. The 21 year old Italian striker signed for Manchester City from Inter Milan in August 2010. Balotelli is a complex character, who has made problems for himself on and … Continue reading

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Rooney: To play or not to play

Wayne Rooney was sent off in England’s 2 all draw away to Montenegro last week. Rooney’s ban will come at the start of Euro 2012 as the game against Montenegro was England’s last qualifier. Since the game, Rooney has been told … Continue reading

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Mackail-Smith: From Non-league to scoring for Scotland

In 2003 Craig Mackail-Smith was released from Conference South club St Albans City (Step 2) as a 20 year old. This weekend he scored his first goal for the Scottish national team when they overcame Liechtenstein by the single goal in their Euro … Continue reading

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