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Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur – Rival Rendezvous: “Jack Wilshere Would Walk Into This Spurs Team”

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THT Rival Rendezvous is back. This time it focuses on one of the fiercest derby in England, the north London Derby. Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates, this Sunday to settle some old scores.

February 22nd, 2012 | Posted in Arsenal,England,Slider | Read More »

Liverpool v Cardiff City: Bluebirds Flaunt Wembley Experience, Eye Cup Glory

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As Dalglish’s red men take on Malky’s bluebirds at Wembley, TheHardTackle’s guest author and bluebird Paul Gronow begins the build up to the season’s first big domestic final.

February 22nd, 2012 | Posted in England,Liverpool,Slider | Read More »

Liverpool’s Corner: Martin Skrtel – Beyond Tattoos, Rise Of A Top Defender

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He grew up watching Cannavaro. He almost took up ice hockey as a profession. Today, Martin Skrtel is one of the key players for Liverpool. TheHardTackle talks about his rise.

February 22nd, 2012 | Posted in England,Liverpool,Slider | Read More »

Rangers’ Administration – Story Of A Scottish Tragedy

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TheHardTackle analyses and throws light at important events in the entire financial debacle Rangers underwent that eventually forced the club to enter administration.

February 20th, 2012 | Posted in England,Slider | Read More »

Why Brighton’s Visit To Liverpool Could Be A Giant Kill Rather Than A Home Banker

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Anfield plays host to a cracking FA Cup Round 5 tie when Gus Poyet’s Brighton square off against Dalglish’s Liverpool. The Championship side sense a giant kill. Here’s why..

February 17th, 2012 | Posted in England,Slider | Read More »

McCarthy-Wolves vs. Kean-Blackburn – Which Ideology Will Pay Off?

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In this edition, the Compass points to the Midlands where Steve Morgan has taken a huge gamble at Wolves by sacking Mick McCarthy.

February 16th, 2012 | Posted in England,Slider | Read More »

Championship Tenner – Preview: Pompey Face More Misery, The FA Cup And Chopra Faces Old Club

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With NPower Championship sides still involved in the FA Cup and things hotting up in the league, there promises to be plenty of excitement over the next week. Here, TheHardTackle takes a look at 10 things you should be looking out for:- ———– 1. Portsmouth set for administration Once again, Portsmouth football club are in the [...]

February 16th, 2012 | Posted in Championship,England,Slider | Read More »

Arsenal Endure Champions League Nightmare As Thierry Henry Fairy Tale Ends

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It was one of those nights for Arsenal. They were poor and they were punished by an ordinary Milan side who came out more determined to win the game than the Gunners did. An analysis on what went wrong!

February 16th, 2012 | Posted in AC Milan,Arsenal,England,Italy,Slider | Read More »

Championship Team Of The Week: Federici, Hobbs and Nugent make the cut for Rounds 30 and 31

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The cold snap continued to play havoc with the weekend NPower Championship fixtures as three games were postponed and one was abandoned 37 minutes in. But, with a full fixture list on Tuesday evening, there was plenty of action to enjoy. Here, TheHardTackle assess the goings on and picks a Team of the Week for [...]

February 15th, 2012 | Posted in Championship,England,Slider | Read More »

English Premier League Review – Round 25 : Manchester United Beat Liverpool In A Tense Match; Spurs And West Brom Score Five

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TheHardTackle reviews another thrilling round of Premier League football as Manchester United defeated Liverpool in a match over-shadowed by controversy, Tottenham and West Brom hit five and Manchester City regained top-spot. Here are the best moments from the weekend.

February 14th, 2012 | Posted in England,Slider | Read More »