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September 30, 2008

IOSS: Rooney Gets a Free Role

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In the latest episode of "I'm on Setanta Sports", new Director of Programming Fabio Capello gives Wayne Rooney a free role. And much the The Special One's dismay, Dennis Wise become a verb. Click to continue reading...

September 22, 2008

IOSS: “Jose Going Nowhere”

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I've been a little worried about I'm on Setanta Sports recently, thinking maybe its moment had passed. I was also thinking that maybe it should have ended in its prime, like The Office or Fawlty Towers or Paul Scholes' international career. But last weeks Battle for Berba re-enactment (with TSO's excellent Mr. Click to continue reading...

September 1, 2008

I’m on Setanta Sports: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Edition

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In the latest from The Special One (and friends) Jose and It go on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to raise money for the Berbatov Appeal. There's also a not very convincing apology to Nani, the return of Ameobi super-fan Dave, another mysterious glimpse at Capello and - déjà vu alert - the promise [. Click to continue reading...

August 26, 2008

Nani: Thriller

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"It" with jetlag, Nani's likeness to a young Michael Jackson (I think that's the joke, right?), a fantastic Berbatov appeal from The Boy ("it's tragic like"), Fergie calling The Special One "pretty boy") and the fearsome pedantry of Roy Keane. But easily the best thing about the new season of I'm on Setanta Sports: the [. Click to continue reading...

August 17, 2008

The Special One is Back!

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The Special One might have found gainful employment with Inter Milan, but that isn't going to stop him from hosting another season of "I'm On Setanta Sports". "It" has found another job too, but he's still back for some more abuse. Loved this last season, but have to wonder: is there enough material for a whole 'nother [. Click to continue reading...