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By prolifik
on March 30th, 2011
in Starting Eleven
Arsenal’s continuing trophy drought – which will extend to six seasons if the Gunners fail to overhaul Premier League leaders Manchester United over the next two months – means that much of the narrative surrounding manager Arsene Wenger has been of a negative nature. It’...
By prolifik
on March 4th, 2011
in Starting Eleven
After years of relative parsimony (emphasis on 'relative'), Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea were back to their big-spending ways in January with the additions of Spanish striker Fernando Torres and Brazilian defender David Luiz for £50 million and £21.3 million respectively. Whil...
By prolifik
on December 25th, 2010
in Starting Eleven
With most of the world's top leagues now on winter break, now seems as good a time as any to look back on the top performers of the last 12 months. This week in Starting Eleven: one man's expert (in his own mind) opinion of the hypothetical 'Dream Team' for 2010. Júlio César (...
By prolifik
on December 17th, 2010
in Starting Eleven
Barcelona’s latest stunning achievement was confirmed a week ago when teammates Xavi, Iniesta, and Lionel Messi were shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award. What makes that feat even more impressive is the fact that all three are alumni of Barca’s famous La Masia youth ...
By prolifik
on December 10th, 2010
in Starting Eleven
Starting Eleven – One-club men The idea of player loyalty to a particular club has become almost quaint in the modern game, particularly in the light of the Bosman ruling of 1995 which dramatically increased freedom of movement among professionals in Europe's top leagues. ...