Posts by Simon Yaffe
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In DepthWanted by Man Utd to Spain’s third tier: Oscar Borg’s sliding doors story
Oscar Borg doesn't know why the Man Utd door shut.
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In DepthDarren Eadie: I was too much of a coward to take my own life
"Even if I wanted it, the help was not there."
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In DepthThe Liverpool fan who quit life as a pro poker player to work for Valencia
David Le Moël has had some career.
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In DepthHarry Forrester: From rejecting Man Utd and Ajax to America’s second tier
From England to Scotland to Iran to America.
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In DepthThe Man Utd kid who went from the Champions League to the building site
Lee Roche is a plumber with a hell of a story.
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In DepthHow the Abramovich takeover curtailed Alexis Nicolas’ budding Chelsea career
Alexis Nicolas was just breaking through in 2004.
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In DepthMark Wilson: A bit of my football soul left me when I left Man Utd
Mark Wilson hasn't spoken to Alex Ferguson since.
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NostalgiaRené Meulensteen says Roger Federer helped win Man Utd the 2008 UCL final
How Federer inspired Man Utd's victory...
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In DepthHow the Arsenal Invincibles helped the kids on the fringes launch their careers
Just being at Arsenal that season was a privilege.
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In DepthMichael Clegg on Man Utd, depression, early retirement and Roy Keane’s help
This is a fascinating interview with Michael Clegg
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In DepthJonathan Franks discusses breaking through at Boro & ending up in Iceland
Jonathan Franks can't get much further north.
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In DepthJon Otsemobor: I was unfairly tarnished at Liverpool for getting shot
One of our more unusual headlines...
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In DepthThe story of the UEFA interpreter who went viral thanks to Jurgen Klopp
Working as an interpreter in football sounds fun.
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In DepthThe scout who told Spurs to sign Bale on why Liverpool missed out on Alli
Alli could have been playing for Liverpool.
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In Depth‘I’m very fortunate’ – Scott Murray on going from Bristol City star to kitman
Scott Murray on his unusual post-playing career.
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In Depth‘Someone has to do it’ – Three keepers on what it’s like to be second choice
Being a back-up goalkeeper can be a lonely job.
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In DepthChris Casper: ‘We’re developing youth players at Salford, like at United’
Salford City are about far more than just money.
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Quick ReadsFive of the best opening World Cup matches: Diop, Diao, Tshabalala
We're getting a bit giddy now.
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In DepthHow Tom Hateley has emulated his dad by playing abroad – in Poland
Tom Hateley is playing for his second Polish club.
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In DepthRené Meulensteen explains what sets CR7 apart from Ronaldinho, Kaka & co
CR7>Ronaldinho and Kaka, says René Meulensteen.
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In DepthRené Meulensteen on life at Man Utd: ‘The best job in the world’
René Meulensteen had the best job in the world.
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In DepthThe story of the Man City man relegated in 98 & now playing Sammy Davis Jr
Jim Whitley played for City in a different era.
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In DepthSeb Carole: Dennis Wise said I was ‘French and lazy’, but I loved it at Leeds
Seb Carole enjoyed his time at Leeds the most.
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In DepthÖmer Riza on his one Arsenal game, ‘wasted’ time at West Ham & more
Ömer Riza has suffered his fair share of setbacks.
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In DepthHow Nick Crittenden went from Chelsea MOTM to Yeovil’s accountant
Not many ex-Chelsea players are now accountants...