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Footy Factor
2010-03-11 10:56
Italy in Danger of Losing Its Fourth Chamions League Spot
Italy in Danger of Losing Its Fourth Chamions League Spot
It would be a slap in the face for a country that just 10 years ago was the undisputed king of European club football and fewer than four years ago captured the World Cup. But it’s true. After Tuesday’s humbling of Fiorentina at the hands of Bayern Munich, Serie A is now in danger of [...]
Footy Factor
2010-03-10 10:41
Will Goal Difference Decide the Title Race?
Will Goal Difference Decide the Title Race?
As we head into the final stretch of the Premier League season, we are witnessing the closest title race in years. Just two points separate Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, who’ve been playing a game of musical chairs with the top spot. Where will each club land when the music finally stops? There’s a good [...]
Footy Factor
2010-03-09 10:42
Why AC Milan Can Beat Manchester United
Why AC Milan Can Beat Manchester United
Winning at the San Siro in the first leg sees Manchester United firm favourites to progress to the quarter-finals. How can you ignore the obvious: Three away goals. Wayne Rooney in the form of his life. Ferdinand and Vidic back together in defence for the first time in eons. Why bother watching, you say? Manchester [...]
Footy Factor
2010-03-08 10:56
Twenty-Sixth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
Twenty-Sixth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
Although midweek internationals and weekend FA Cup fixtures dominated this football week’s calendar, there was still time for a handful of enthralling Premiership encounters; Paul Scholes proved the hero for champions Manchester United, the Gunners continue to state their case for the title and Zola’s running out of time in East London.
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Footy Factor
2010-03-05 11:41
Putting a Price Tag on Manchester United
Putting a Price Tag on Manchester United
Earlier this week, the Glazer family turned down an offer worth £1 billion plus cash to sell Manchester United. The offer came from the “Red Knights,” group of high-profile financial figures from the City of London. In the wake of the wake of this news has come reports that the Florida-based billionaires also rejected mammoth [...]
Footy Factor
2010-03-04 10:26
Have the Media Spoiled England ’s World Cup Hopes?
Have the Media Spoiled England ’s World Cup Hopes?
Last year, England were considered one of the favourites to win the World Cup. Buoyed by an exemplary qualifying campaign – winning nine of 10 fixtures on the road to South Africa – England’s chances were gifted another boost when the side was drawn against Slovenia , Algeria and the USA in Group C.
But now, despite last night’s victory over Egypt , the nation’s World Cup hopes are [...]
Footy Factor
2010-03-03 10:41
Who’s the next Theo Walcott?
Who’s the next Theo Walcott?
Who’s the next Theo Walcott? By that we mean, who’s the next young footballer to be plucked from relative obscurity and thrown into England’s World Cup squad at the very last minute, leaving a nation scratching its heads?
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Footy Factor
2010-03-02 10:41
The Footy Factor Matrix: February 2010
The Footy Factor Matrix: February 2010
February was a truly memorable month in the world of football. We’ve summarized all the news worth knowing about during the past 28 days in one easily digestible guide. Disagree with any of the items we’ve included, or where we’ve located them? Not a problem: send us your feedback!
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Footy Factor
2010-03-01 10:41
Twenty-Fifth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
Twenty-Fifth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
It’s been another sensational week in the world of Premiership football; Arsenal stormed back into title contention, Portsmouth won on the pitch despite losing heavily off it, Man City and Wayne Bridge did the double over Chelsea and John Terry and Mick McCarthy teaches us that you’re next match is always the biggest game of the [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-27 21:11
Inter Milan v Chelsea: Gladiators Marching into the Coliseum
Inter Milan v Chelsea: Gladiators Marching into the Coliseum
Italy’s number one team versus England ’s number one team – it was a match we couldn’t miss. Just like Jose Mourinho, we’d been counting down the days until Chelsea traveled to the San Siro to meet Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League tie. We scored ourselves a ticket, booked ourselves [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-26 10:25
Inter Milan v Chelsea Video Special
Inter Milan v Chelsea Video Special
Italy’s number one team versus England ’s number one team – it was a match we couldn’t miss. Just like Jose Mourinho, we’d been counting down the days until Chelsea travelled to the San Siro to meet Inter Milan in the first leg of their Champions League tie. We scored ourselves a ticket, booked ourselves [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-25 07:10
Hargreaves Isn’t the Only One Struggling to Get Fit
Hargreaves Isn’t the Only One Struggling to Get Fit
Can you imagine a greater disappointment than missing the World Cup because of an injury? You’ve trained hard your entire life. You’ve dedicated your life to this dream. It’s something you’ve fantasized about forever. And then, right before those dreams are realized, you plant your foot the wrong way or get caught in an awkward [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-24 09:25
Jose Mourinho and Chelsea Get Reacquainted
Jose Mourinho and Chelsea Get Reacquainted
The first leg of this year’s Champions League last 16 is nearly complete. Only two fixtures remain and already the quarter-final encounters are beginning to take shape. But before we get ahead of ourselves and start booking our flights to the final in Madrid, here are a couple of tips to look out for during tonight’s [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-23 10:40
Barca Continue Their Quest for Champions League Repeat
Barca Continue Their Quest for Champions League Repeat
The quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League are well and truly under way. Last week, Wayne Rooney inspired Manchester United to victory at the San Siro, Real Madrid lost yet again in Lyon, Bayern stole a last-minute advantage over Fiorentina and FC Porto overcame Arsenal thanks to some fortuitous refereeing.
What’s in store for tonight?
Footy Factor
2010-02-22 09:55
Twenty-Fourth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
Twenty-Fourth Week Premiership Football Conclusions
It’s been another cracking week in the world of Premiership football; Chelsea broke 4 points clear at the top, Man City’s problems mount under Mancini and Zola’s West Ham see light at the end of the tunnel.
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Footy Factor
2010-02-19 10:40
God Meets Football in the Vatican
God Meets Football in the Vatican
Faith and football are intrinsically linked. It’s been nearly 25 years since God played a helping hand in Argentina’s World Cup victory over England. And it was not too long ago that Kaka stripped off his kit to reveal a t-shirt that read, “I belong to Jesus.” (He also apparently has “God is faithful” sewn onto [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-18 10:40
Americans Are Snatching Up World Cup Tickets
Americans Are Snatching Up World Cup Tickets
If you need more evidence that football is taking root in the great ole’ US of A, consider this: Besides host nation South Africa, Americans have purchased more tickets for this summer’s World Cup extravaganza than any other country on the planet.
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Footy Factor
2010-02-17 12:10
Four Reasons Why Wayne Rooney is the Best Player in the World
Four Reasons Why Wayne Rooney is the Best Player in the World
Wayne Rooney stole the show again last night as Manchester United defeated AC Milan at the San Siro 3-2. Rooney bagged two expertly taken headed goals as United extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches in all competitions. But are we surprised? Despite losing Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer, United still remain in the hunt [...]
Footy Factor
2010-02-16 10:40
Phew, the Champions League is Back
Phew, the Champions League is Back
This week signals the long-awaited return of the greatest club competition in football: the UEFA Champions League. 16 teams remain in contention for this year’s title and 8 of those sides face off on Tuesday and Wednesday hoping to take a giant step towards the quarter-finals.
A few tips on what to look out for…
Footy Factor
2010-02-15 10:40
FA Cup Review and Preview
FA Cup Review and Preview
It’s been a classic FA Cup already this season; Three of the top four sides in the country are out of the competition; West Brom and Reading fly the flag for the lower leagues; and Chelsea are hoping to become only the fifth club post World War II to defend the Cup.
Portsmouth thrashed Southampton 4-1 [...]
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