by The Guardian (RSS feed) - 2 months ago
1 Will Alan Pardew's beard continue to revive Newcastle's season?
"They like beards in Eastern Europe," said Newcastle United's manager when he first appeared sporting facial hair before his side faced Metalist Kharkiv in the Europa League. By the time Guus Hiddink's Anzhi Makhachkala were vanquished and a Premier League revival was under way Newcastle fans had established a tribute Twitter account – @APardewsBeard – in its honour. Pardew's wife and daughters are apparently unsure about the new look but with one reporter commenting that "Newcastle's manager now radiates gravitas rather than Joop aftershave," it could be a while before he reaches for the razor.
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by Mathew Nash (RSS feed) - 7 months ago
That's right there is a basic scientific reason why footballers, no matter what nationality, will take a tumble in a football match. A theory that backs up Tony Pulis's argument that stricter retrospective punishments are necessary to stamp out simulation.
by Mathew Nash (RSS feed) - 7 months ago
England face the worst side in world football this week and Wayne Rooney will hope to grab at least a brace and overtake Alan Shearer, Nat Lofthouse and Tom Finney in the all-time scoring list. The Manchester United forward will also likely do so as captain.