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Chapter two

Posted on May 25, 2013 by russgriffiths

The end of this season, albeit the anticlimax it was, feels like the end of a chapter. The close of the second act, where main characters are killed off and the the story arc twists in new directions. Some of … Continue reading →

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Glorious failure

Posted on May 19, 2013 by russgriffiths

So, Arsenal managed to nick fourth spot on the final day of the season. They are the fourth best team. Number four out of twenty other teams over a series of 38 games. They are not as good as Man … Continue reading →

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Wigan and Goliath

Posted on May 12, 2013 by russgriffiths

Huzzah! Rejoice on the streets of Wigan as the good guys defeated the evil galactic empire at Wembely yesterday. I am genuinely delighted for the incredibly likeable Roberto Martinez. It feels like he deserves this ‘moral victory’, though I still … Continue reading →

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Departin’ O’Neill

Posted on March 31, 2013 by russgriffiths

Late last night Sunderland announced the sacking of ex Villa and Celtic Manager Martin O’Neill. In Saturdays program notes the Sunderland chairman had said, “But right now, it is important for us all to be on the same side and … Continue reading →

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2 is not enough

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russgriffiths

If there is one thing worse than knowing your fate, then it has to be false hope. Villa, who have already proven that a two goal lead just isn’t enough this season, did show signs of life against a very … Continue reading →

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