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Football Technology & The End Of The World As We Know It

Posted on January 18, 2014 by russgriffiths

2013 saw the inevitable introduction of goal line technology being used in the Barclay’s Premier League. Previously, from green field to babbling brook every man, his dog and the kitchen sink were screaming from the top of their lungs, ‘GIVE … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 19 – The Wes Brown Effect

Posted on January 16, 2014 by russgriffiths

We’re back with all your favourites including The Partridge Report, Ollie’s Transfer Round up, and the world famous cleanpairofshorts predictions. Newcastle, Sunderland, Man United and even England get discussed plus Pokemon. Catch them all here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cleanpairofshorts-premier/id693820640?mt=2

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The Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 18 – The 2013 Special(ish)

Posted on January 9, 2014 by russgriffiths

Its the new year and we’re back. With a sort of, little bit of a look back at 2013 and Christmas past which has definitely been thoroughly researched and we definitely weren’t just winging it. We’ve got the Partridge report, … Continue reading →

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The continuing woes of Aston Villa FC

Posted on January 5, 2014 by russgriffiths

Supporting Aston Villa is like the back pages of the tabloid press after an England defeat. Filled with disappointment, bitterness and resentment. Unrealistic expectations shipwrecked on the rocks of frustration, but when emotion is removed, it’s not surprising that Villa … Continue reading →

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 17 – Itchy Fingers

Posted on December 17, 2013 by russgriffiths

Praise the dark lord Santa we’re back, and its the Cleanpairofshorts Christmas special. And by Christmas, we mean not related to Christmas at all. This week we discuss the dismissals of Clarke and AVB, Man Cities tonking of Arsenal and … Continue reading →

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No podcast this week again (again)

Posted on December 11, 2013 by russgriffiths

Hello. We’ve gone all continental and decided to have a winter break so alas, no Podcast this week again. Don’t worry, we’ll be back soon and more silly than ever.

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No Podcast this week (again)

Posted on December 5, 2013 by russgriffiths

So, no pod this week again due to real life stuff getting in the way of our glorious football. We will be back next week, fit and raring to go. Sorry & bye!

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 16 – Ouroboros

Posted on November 26, 2013 by russgriffiths

Hey! We’re back. With a slight change to the usual format, we’ll now be picking the biggest talking points from the weekends Premier League action. This week the gang discuss Wayne Rooney, Wes Brown, Tony Pullis and Tottenham Hotspur. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Unsettled Spurs victim of talent

Posted on November 24, 2013 by russgriffiths

There have been questions over Tottenham Hotspur over the last few weeks. With a healthy league position and an abundance of talent new and old, it all looked promising in the fledgling Premier League with some even pegging Spurs as … Continue reading →

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No podcast this week

Posted on November 21, 2013 by russgriffiths

Hey. Thanks to the lack of Premier league this week we’re having a well earned rest, so no pod this week. Service will be resumed next week.

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