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Every Premier League club’s position on neutral venues

May 9, 2020 samstreetwrites

It’s all about self-interest, and not just at the bottom of the table… Continue reading “Every Premier League club’s position on neutral venues”

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Andre Gomes’ injury showed Martin Atkinson and Anthony Taylor are not top referees

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

Gomes’ horrific dislocated ankle is where the public focus should be, but a worrying display from the match officials should not be overlooked.

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Premier League clubs are stifling innovation by hiring brands over managers

March 21, 2017November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

The demands of investors mean English football is missing out on the most exciting young coaches by targeting big names who are past their best. Continue reading “Premier League clubs are stifling innovation by hiring brands over managers”

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No manager has a divine right to keep his job

March 1, 2017November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

The argument nobody dares to make – what if Leicester were too loyal to Claudio Ranieri? Continue reading “No manager has a divine right to keep his job”

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How would Lionel Messi get on in the Premier League?

February 8, 2017November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

There’s no reason the five-time Ballon d’Or winner couldn’t star in England, but he’d need to be tougher mentally than ever before. Continue reading “How would Lionel Messi get on in the Premier League?”

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We need to talk about the FA Cup

January 30, 2017November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

Feel free to throw the world’s oldest cup competition for money, but don’t expect the fans to applaud you for it. Continue reading “We need to talk about the FA Cup”

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West Ham failed Dimitri Payet, not the other way around

January 12, 2017November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

Hammers fans should feel privileged they got to see the French magician in their shirt, not angry that he wants to leave. Continue reading “West Ham failed Dimitri Payet, not the other way around”

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The story of Chapecoense

November 30, 2016November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

One of South American football’s greatest underdog tales has been left tragically unfinished.
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Jose Mourinho is an honorary Englishman

October 28, 2016November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

He plays the bad guy, but nobody loves English football like Mourinho. Continue reading “Jose Mourinho is an honorary Englishman”

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The tragic case of Ched Evans

October 14, 2016November 4, 2019 samstreetwrites

The worst of role models has become a disastrous hero because our society no longer knows the difference between unacceptable behaviour and criminal behaviour. Continue reading “The tragic case of Ched Evans”

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