Category Archives: Opinion

The Cleanpairofshorts Ballon d’Or picks – Lee Partridge

Posted on November 11, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on November 7, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on October 30, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on October 24, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on October 16, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on October 13, 2013 by russgriffiths

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

Posted on October 9, 2013 by russgriffiths

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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Cleanpairofshorts podcast – Episode 9 – The Snickers Wager

Posted on October 2, 2013 by russgriffiths

And as if by magic, the brand spanking new episode of the cleanpairofshorts podcast appears. This week is bumper hour long (almost) episode where the gang chat about the Premier Leagues comings and goings and give predictions for game week … Continue reading →

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Gareth Bales on us

Posted on September 26, 2013 by russgriffiths

Originally posted on The Ball is Round:
It’s not often you get the opportunity to travel from one end of the footballing spectrum to another in just a few hours.  But today was one of those days.  After the highs…

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Cleanpairofshorts podcast – Episode 8 – Its called Modern Football

Posted on September 25, 2013 by russgriffiths

We’re back! And exactly the same as ever. The gang chat about the weekends action and give our predictions for game week 6 in the Premier League. We also pick our highlights of the week and insult Irish people. What more … Continue reading →

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