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Brighton's Analytics Bloom

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Created: Tuesday, 31 December 2024 12:00

Written by Christopher Morley

Given Brighton & Hove Albion's rapid ascent since Tony Bloom took ownership in the May of 2009, following his successful quest to secure funding for the then-new Falmer Stadium (known as the Amex since a sponsorship agreement with American Express), it can't be much of a surprise that other clubs cast their eyes upon the Seagulls' particular corner of Sussex with more than a little envy. Chelsea's experiment with Graham Potter and his subsequent raid on his old club for staff and a few choice additions to his squad is perhaps the most radical example, even if ultimately that backfired on the Blues!

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Football Away Days: Oxford United and The Kassam Stadium

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Created: Saturday, 14 December 2024 18:09

Written by Darren Douglas

Time now for our first new away day adventure of the 2024/25 season. I had earmarked Oxford United for last season, but a pesky international break had put paid to that when the club had their game against Lincoln City postponed due to national call-ups. So, it made sense to scratch that itch next and on November 23rd I and four friends made the trip to the most famous of university cities, to watch The U's take on play-off chasing Middlesbrough. Michael Carrick's team having ominously discovered the goal-scoring touch in their previous two games, by scoring nine.

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The Tale of Harrogate Town and Simon Weaver

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Created: Tuesday, 03 December 2024 01:12

Written by Darren Douglas

After the emotional parting of the ways of Liverpool FC and Jürgen Klopp, the honour of being the second-longest serving manager in the Premier League and English Football League fell, rather poetically, to his rival Pep Guardiola. By the end of last summer the Manchester City boss had reached his eighth birthday as the man in charge of The Sky Blues, and whilst that's an impressive length of tenure, it pales in comparison with the man who is far out in front of the rest on this list- Simon Weaver...

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Pana-thinaikos-vision

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Created: Sunday, 24 November 2024 17:16

Written by Christopher Morley

Following the untimely passing of Greek international and Panathinaikos defender George Baldock, after just three appearances for his new club since a free transfer to the Spyros Louis stadium from Sheffield United, it's worth asking where this leaves the Trifylli (Shamrock), traditionally one of the Super League's powerhouses alongside rivals Olympiakos.

A tribute was movingly paid before the October Nations League clash between the land of his grandmother and that of his birth, having earned twelve caps since his 2022 début after choosing to go down the route of playing for granny's home country.

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