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August 1, 2008

A video for Arsenal fans - not so much for Liverpool

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I'm a big fan of good commercials and despite my global humanist leanings, I still have a thing for Nike. That being said, I found this video on the Guardian to be interesting. It's no secret that Arsenal's kits this... Click to continue reading...

July 29, 2008

What you should read: Who's the oldest, youngest in big 4

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Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson thinks that Chelsea could be too old to win - but are they really the oldest club in the Premier League. Here's an article that looks at the big four - including Arsenal and Chelsea... Click to continue reading...

July 28, 2008

What you should read: Cesc will leave..eventually

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Arsenal superstar Cesc Fabregas has been in the news this weekend after Real Madrid (of course) reportedly made comments about him playing there - and then Cesc suggested that a move to Spain could happen someday (not this year) down... Click to continue reading...

July 21, 2008

What you should read: In Le Boss we Trust

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Some Arsenal fans have been grumbling about the signings (or lack thereof) this summer. Here's a columnist that thinks that Gooners need to trust their manager. Click to continue reading...

July 18, 2008

What you should read: Gilberto leaves

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Want to read some wonderful comments from Arsenal fans about Gilberto Silva? Check them out here. 'What you should read' is a (hopefully) daily post to help 'The Other Football' readers locate interesting reading material in the morning. brant parsons... Click to continue reading...

July 17, 2008

What you should read: Was Hleb good for Arsenal, Saturday's squad

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Alexander Hleb's departure from Arsenal has raised the ire of fans all over the world because of the way he handled it. There has been plenty of commentary on his efficiency on the pitch with little backup in numbers. Well,... Click to continue reading...

July 16, 2008

What you should read: Chelsea fan tired of Lamps

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If Frank Lampard does indeed leave Chelsea for Inter Milan, it doesn't look he'll go without burning a bridge, so to speak. 'What you should read' is a (hopefully) daily post to help 'The Other Football' readers locate interesting reading... Click to continue reading...

July 12, 2008

What you should read: Arsenal made a smart signing

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Samir Nasri has been called the "new Zinedine Zidane". That might be a bit of hyperbole but you can say this, he's the new Arsenal midfielder - and the fit looks right. Click to continue reading...

July 4, 2008

What you should read: Live nude women, Paris Hilton and free porn

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I love the Guardian, and it's not just because a good friend and co-worker is leaving for there at the end of the month - but that helps. It's because the Guardian is always one of the best sites for... Click to continue reading...

July 3, 2008

What you should read: Someone should take a chance on Crouch, a must for Bolton fans

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Been awhile since I did a 'What you should read' post, but I've been knee-deep in transfer rumors. I did come across this piece on Liverpool striker Peter Crouch - and wondering why clubs like Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Tottenham... Click to continue reading...

June 3, 2008

What you should read: No need to panic Arsenal fans, West Ham fans have fun

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The Samir Nasri saga has been a roller coaster ride for Arsenal fans, who have thought they had their first big signing of the summer already signed, sealed and delivered. It likely won't happen until July now, but Gunnerblog says... Click to continue reading...

May 19, 2008

What you should read: Premiership by the numbers

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Here is a great collection of numbers courtesy of the Guardian. You can see why Manchester City should keep Sven, why Arsenal kept their fans watching until the very end, how Liverpool's defense shut down opponents, why the season was... Click to continue reading...

May 16, 2008

What you should read: Why Arsenal is better without Hleb

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Everyone is ready to write Arsenal off - for years and years - because one-year starter Mathieu Flamini has left and because Alexander Hleb might be. Here's a take on why the Gunners might be better off without the Belarus... Click to continue reading...

May 12, 2008

What you should read: Why Arsenal will win it all next season, Chelsea's dramatic striker, Fulham survives

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Optimism is why we watch sports. Seriously, if we thought our team was going to lose each weekend, we'd stop loving the game. So here's an optimistic look at why Arsenal will hoist some silverware at the end of the... Click to continue reading...

April 21, 2008

What you should read: Sexual references describe Arsenal

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Nick Townsend wrote a piece about Arsenal's boss Arsene Wenger in relation to his successful counterpart at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson. And while the article is tough to read at times because there are wordsthat are grouped togetherwithout a... Click to continue reading...

April 17, 2008

What you should read: Wigan keeper, no cuddles for Sunderland boss

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A great piece in The Guardian on Chris Kirkland. The goalkeeping star for Wigan was all the rage after the Latics drew Chelsea on Monday, even having rumors of his move to Arsenal rekindled. This is a great look at... Click to continue reading...

April 16, 2008

What you should read: Blame Gilberto, Stamford Bridge is not so tough, Liverpool owners don't get it and Manchester United deserve the title

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Tim Vickery might be one of the most knowledgeable football pundits in the world, especially when it comes to South America where he has been based for over a decade for the BBC. He knows his stuff so when he... Click to continue reading...

February 27, 2008

What you should read: Everton ready for CL spot, Eduardo's replacement?

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If Everton were going to convince someone that they are ready for a Champions League spot they certainly did so on Monday. The Toffees impressed the hell out of me and apparently I'm not the only one. Here's a piece... Click to continue reading...

February 26, 2008

What you should read: Arsenal boss' enemy, 7 ididots, Liverpool's diamond

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If Arsene Wenger didn't have to talk to cameras moments after a highly-charged 90 minutes at St. Andrews, would he have made the comments that freaked out the footballing community because he may have been upset? Not likely. That's the... Click to continue reading...

February 21, 2008

What you should read: How Italy saw Liverpool's win

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Let's blame the ref. That seems to be Inter Milan's reaction to their loss to Liverpool on Tuesday, but that's not the opinion of (all) of Italy's media. Here's a good look of what the Italian papers said, courtesy of... Click to continue reading...

February 20, 2008

What you should read: A glorious night for Liverpool, In Kuyt we trust

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I'm a fan of Martin Samuel at the Times and I enjoyed his take on the Liverpool 2-0 win over Inter Milan. There's nothing overstated here. Just a well-written piece by someone who obviously saw every nuance of the match... Click to continue reading...

February 19, 2008

What you should read: Arsenal loses to United...yawn!, Liverpool can blame the rotation

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The return of me fully to the blog, means a return of links I've read that I think you should take a look at too. A lot has been made about Arsenal's 4-0 loss to Manchester United in the FA... Click to continue reading...

February 5, 2008

What you should read: Why American sports don't translate, the demise of Liverpool and its owners as seen from here

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Each day I try to give you a few links to go to for some good reading. I read so much about football each day it makes me want to share the wealth. Here are today's: The Super Bowl took... Click to continue reading...

February 4, 2008

What you should read: How good is Arsenal superstar?

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Everyone is looking for someone to compare Emmanuel Adebayor too. Is he like his boyhood hero Kanu? Or is he like the superstar that came before him - Thierry Henry? Gunnerblog suggests that he's neither, and instead, his own person. Click to continue reading...

January 31, 2008

What you should read: Old Arsenal brat should read this, the Liverpool Way

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This is my daily collection of things I've found while searching the net that I think are worth a reading. Note to Lassana Diarra: Check this one out. You weren't at Arsenal long enough to get a cup of coffee... Click to continue reading...

January 29, 2008

What you should read: Everton's hindsight, Derby County's new owners, get to know Liverpool's, no booze for Tottenham

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The FA Cup draw for the fifth round put Arsenal at Manchester United in a heated showcase match for the round. Since teams are assigned numbers alphabetically, you could conceivably go back and see where your club would have ended... Click to continue reading...

January 28, 2008

What you should read: Criticism of Arsenal starlet might be harsh, the MLS SuperDull, write about Liverpool, get to know Derby County's owners

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Anything that Theo Walcott does will never not be news after his surprise inclusion in England's World Cup side in 2006. Now grumblings in North London have led to loan rumors for the 18-year-old which have been dismissed by Arsene... Click to continue reading...

January 24, 2008

What you should read: Arsenal are sore losers, infighting is okay, Liverpool owners should emmulate Aston Villa's

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Two commentaries in The Times stuck out in regards to the shoving match between Arsenal teammates Emmanuel Adebayor and Nicklas Bendtner toward the end of their Carling Cup loss to Tottenham. The first one is laughable, and obviously written by... Click to continue reading...

January 23, 2008

What you should read: Derby County's revolution, Liverpool's debt, Everton's the best

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Unfortunately for Derby County fans, this season has been an emotional test as their club have struggled in the Premiership. Zack Wilson wrote about the rebuilding being done at Pride Park ahead of last night's FA Cup win over Sheffield... Click to continue reading...

January 22, 2008

What you should read: Best ever Arsenal side, a different view on Diarra, Liverpool stability, MLS ins and outs

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I watch a lot of football. I read a lot about football. And I read a lot of good stuff about football. And I'm going to try to start spreading these around so you too can read good stuff. Here's... Click to continue reading...