Outside the Box – Football on TV: ITV begin to repay their debt with a feast of Man City delights

It’s the 12th June 2010. Seven thirty-four on a warm summer’s evening. My friends and I are huddled around my television, just as a million more expectant eyes are doing at the same moment up and down the nation. Then pffft … nothing. A moment’s darkness was followed by some guff about Hyundai cars ...

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Would you like to write for Squarefootball?

Do you live, breathe and sleep football? Do you have a passion for writing and want your views to be read by a potential audience of millions? Then we at Squarefootball Towers would love to hear from you. Whether you follow Aberdeen or Accrington Stanley, West Ham United or Wolfsburg, we can offer ...

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Mancini leads the way in the Premier League sack race

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp was livid after his side’s midweek draw with Sunderland. However, it had nothing to do with the lack of commitment or effort from his players ‑ he thought they were terrific ‑ it was the fans’ decision to boo them off that enraged the Spurs chief so much. And yo...

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Fulham: Can Sparky fill Hodgson’s boots?

There are some real tough jobs in this world – being the hair stylist to those annoying X Factor brats Jedward is one of them – but replacing Roy Hodgson in the dugout at Fulham is undoubtedly right up there. The former Switzerland international coach took Fulham from the brink of relegation to a ...

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Mark Hughes: Pressure Will Grow..

On the surface Mark Hughes seems to be revelling in the transfer market this summer. It must feel like monopoly money between his fingertips, a kid in a sweet shop. Under the surface though he must be quietly contemplating the pressure he will confront. Quite possibly this is the most important six ...

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Chelsea - Jan 2009 Transfer Window Week Two

After Sunday’s abysmal performance against Manchester United, Chelsea look as if they need a shot in the arm. A team once so strong look fragile and bereft of ideas. Scolari’s post match interview did little to inspire, he looked like a man that has accepted his team may not challenge for the title ...

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Who will replace Hughes at Ewood Park?

I'm sure everyone connected with Blackburn Rovers will be disappointed to lose Mark Hughes but I think it's more or a case of farewell than good riddance. After all, under Sparky they reached FA Cup and League Cup semi-finals, achieved a top six finish and took them into Europe twice. Not bad consid...

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City should hurry, Mark Hughes has itchy feet

There has been some disbelieving reaction to the news that Mark Hughes has asked Blackburn Rovers for permission to speak to Manchester City about their vacant managers position. Vacant since this morning when Sven Goran Eriksson was finally released several weeks after the inevitability of his sac...

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Who will replace Sven at City?

After weeks of specualtion, football's worst kept secret is finally out - Sven-Goran Eriksson has left Manchester City. Despite leading City to their most successful season in the top flight in years, Dr Thaksin Shinawatra has shown the former England boss the door after just one year at the helm....

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Is Chelsea 2008 the right place for Mark Hughes?

Mark Hughes' managerial career to date has been one of uninterrupted improvement since he was installed as a Welsh coach in 1999. After five years where he moved Wales up dozens of places in the world rankings, Wales were eliminated from Euro 2004 by a narrow margin in the play-offs by Russia after ...

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