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Ferguson loses the plot before Derby

Having banned Sky cameras from his press conference for their role in the violent conduct charge brought against Rio Ferdinand this week, Alex Ferguson today insisted that his players’ behavior “has always been perfect”.
The United manager is said to be furious at the way his players have been put under scrutiny this week: in the [...]

Ferguson Eyes Bigger Prospect

Fantasy Football As A Way of Analysis, Vol. 5

Unless Eduardo plays the game of his life tomorrow, it looks like I’ll be getting me coat and making an early exit from the Fantasy Cup. Graceful, mind you. Happily giving interviews to the television stations, and refusing to blame the referee. We was outplayed – simple [...]

Fantasy Football as a Way of Analysis, Vol. 4

Just a quick one here in the wake of Man City’s 3-0 defeat of Wolves tonight. Following City’s victory over Stoke, Cathal wrote that Mancini had made his first mistake in dropping Craig Bellamy so that the most expensive man in British football, Robinho, could make a start.
Mancini put that right this evening, and Bellamy [...]

Fantasy Football As a Way of Analysis Vol.3

Christmas is upon us. With the cancellation of the Wigan versus Bolton game this evening, the next Premier League games will take place after Christmas Day. And so, I thought it a good time to revisit the Fantasy Football stats to see what light they can shed upon the most unpredictable league for many years.
To [...]

Fantasy Football as a Way of Analysis, Vol. 2

Things don’t look great for Portsmouth, it must be said. Languishing bottom of the Premier League, Pompey have just given Paul Hart the boot and have now appointed Avram Grant, who may or may not be able to turn the club’s recent fortunes around. Looking at their upcoming fixtures, that seems unlikely. But never say [...]

Fantasy Football as a Way of Analysis, Vol. 1

It’s a cliché to say that the stuff of champions is the ability to win when not playing particularly well. But nevertheless, I think there’s a degree of truth in it.
For years, Manchester United have got through the first half of the season with little in the way of flair, but enough points to be [...]

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