With a backdrop of palms and a hint of tropical warmth, it could pass for a scene from Cocoon, the classic 1985 science fiction film about a group of old friends rejuvenated by aliens living underwater off the coast of Florida. However, this is Coventry and, from the available evidence, free of aliens. The attendees […]
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Multi-objective thrillers are all very good if you're on the right side. Seven goals in a cup tie on Thursday and this bit of north London was bouncing. Nine goals on Sunday had exactly the opposite effect. The hall was almost empty when Ange Postecoglou dutifully trudged around at the end and expressed his festive
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Arsenal's threat from set pieces reminded me of Dave Bassett, who once discovered that his Wimbledon team at their peak averaged a goal from every thirteen corner kicks. “Good delivery, smart movement, decoys, blocks, lots of variety,” Bassett said as he picked up the phone. 'Arsenal are working hard at it and they are having
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The headlines were about Manchester City hitting a wall, the goalscoring hero was James Maddison on his birthday and Dejan Kulusevski was the best player on the pitch, which will come as no surprise to anyone who has kept a close eye on Tottenham. Kulusevski has been a revelation, whether playing on the right wing,
Kulusevski is showing shades of Gazza and Chris Waddle, writes MATT BARLOW Read More »