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Ronaldo greater than Zlatan

As disappointing as it is to not have the enigma that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the World Cup in Brazil next year, it’s difficult to argue a case against Portugal thoroughly deserving their place in the finals. Over the two … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 15 – I Birthed Loic Remy

We’re back! In episode 15 the gang once again cast there expert & educated (and in know way ill-informed and off the cuff) eyes all over the Premier Leagues writhing naked body. There is lots of Man Utd chat and … Continue reading

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The Cleanpairofshorts Ballon d’Or picks – Russ Griffiths

With the winner of the Ballon d’Or due to be announced early 2014, the cleanpairofshorts gang thought they’d share their personal favourites. Next up is Russ… Manuel Neuer It’s been fifty years since a goal keeper has won the accolade … Continue reading

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The Cleanpairofshorts Ballon d’Or picks – Lee Partridge

With the winner of the Ballon d’Or due to be announced early 2014, the cleanpairofshorts gang thought they’d share there personal favourites. First up is Lee… In No particular order, here goes… Cristiano Ronaldo I Still hold a special portion … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 14 – Come at me Lee Cattermole

This week, Sean makes a long awaited return and the gang don’t do any research on FA policies. We look back at the weeks Premier League action, and dissect Arsenals midfield, Crystal Palaces fate and make up some more football … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 13 – Pantimilon

This week, the gang get all snugly and cosy with the Premier League and nuzzle into the bosom of the beautiful game. We have a bit of a Southampton love in, get critical with Joe Hart, & argue over who’s … Continue reading

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cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 12 – Cliché-cast

Just how many football cliches can you fit into one podcast? Well, loads apparently. This week Lee, Ollie and Russ discuss all things Premier League, pick out our highlights and make up some stats. We also use a lot of … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts podcast – Episode 11 – Pele Sitting Over There

In the absence of the Premier League, this week, Lee Ollie & Russ discuss England but some how get distracted and end up arguing over who is the greatest player of all time. As usual we have predictions for EPL … Continue reading

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Roy’s Boys

England’s impressive win over Montenegro on Friday has the pendulum of opinion for the national team swinging firmly over positivity, but any thing other than a win against Poland and it will be doom and gloom for Roy’s boys all … Continue reading

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Cleanpairofshorts Podcast – Episode 10 – The Biggest Of All The Games

Goodness gracious me, is it ten episodes already? This week, Ollie, Russ & Sean have another jolly old chin wag about the weekends action in the English Premier League. There’s some England chat and we pick our highlights from game … Continue reading

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