Tag: 2000s
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Quick ReadsWhere are they now? Spurs’ XI that beat Arsenal 5-1 in the League Cup
Remembering a memorable night for Spurs fans.
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NostalgiaA tribute to the sensational Jay-Jay Okocha & that brilliant Bolton team
The man so good they named him twice.
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In DepthDanny Higginbotham gives fascinating insight into Tony Pulis’ tactics at Stoke
The number of touches signalled the next pass.
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NostalgiaRemembering Henrik Larsson’s brief loan spell at Manchester United
He only made 13 appearances for United.
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NostalgiaAn ode to Christophe Dugarry and his briefly wonderful time at Birmingham
Christophe Dugarry at Birmingham? Weird but ace.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Lee Bowyer’s on-pitch fight with Kieron Dyer
One of the Premier League's greatest moments.
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QuizzesCan you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2002-03?
Featuring some surprising names.
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In DepthStiliyan Petrov: I was dragged away from a lads’ holiday to sign for Celtic
Petrov overcame many challenges at Parkhead.
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QuizzesCan you name every player to score 10+ Premier League goals in 2006-07?
Featuring Blackburn, Charlton and Portsmouth men.
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NostalgiaComparing the Liverpool team Houllier inherited to the one he passed to Rafa
Gerard Houllier did a lot of good at Liverpool.
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Quick ReadsStiliyan Petrov on Celtic, Villa and burger vans – The Broken Metatarsal
Petrov is officially one of football's nicest men.
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NostalgiaGreat Goals Revisited: Laurent Robert for Newcastle v Tottenham, 2003
Two brilliant goals in one game from a top player.
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Quick ReadsGaizka Mendieta on Lazio/Barca chaos & joining Boro – The Broken Metatarsal
Our Middlesbrough fan was excited by this one.
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NostalgiaAn ode to peak Andriy Shevchenko at Milan and his 2001 stunner v Juve
Remembering one of Sheva's finest moments.
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In DepthGaizka Mendieta: People couldn’t believe I was joining Middlesbrough
Mendieta's move to Middlesbrough raised eyebrows.
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Quick ReadsRejudging the December 2006 Goal of the Month award, the GOAT of GOTMs
A lie down in a darkened room is needed.
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NostalgiaMario Jardel: Debauchery, drama & his descent from star striker to Bolton flop
Once one of Europe's most lethal strikers.
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Quick ReadsSix of the best 2000s cult heroes: Toure, Barthez – The Broken Metatarsal
Who is your favourite 2000s cult hero?
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NostalgiaHow Diego Forlan fought to become a Manchester United cult hero
Manchester United fans still sing his name today.
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NostalgiaHull giving up a corner to avoid a Delap throw may be the best PL moment ever
This was the peak of the Prem's banter era.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of Maradona’s 2001 testimonial: Higuita, Zanetti, Riquelme
Why did we use this photo? Well, why not?
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In DepthDanny Mills: Becks’ World Cup party & upsetting Man Utd’s England players
Danny Mills on David Beckham's party is wonderful.
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Quick ReadsDanny Mills on WC02, THAT Pires pen & shithouses – The Broken Metatarsal
This is easily one of our best episodes yet.
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QuizzesCan you name every player nominated for the 2005 Ballon d’Or award?
Twenty-four players received at least one vote.
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NostalgiaA forensic analysis of the night Ronaldinho had Real fans on their feet
The night even the Bernabeu applauded Ronaldinho.
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In DepthMartin Laursen: Some players hated MON, but after O’Leary he was perfect
We spoke to Martin Laursen about his Villa love.
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Quick ReadsMartin Laursen on his career from Verona to Villa – The Broken Metatarsal
The Broken Metatarsal is back with a bang.
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NostalgiaA celebration of Paul Scholes’ goal against Barcelona, his greatest ever
When Paul Scholes briefly forgot his new role.
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In DepthIcelandic striker explains what it was like at Stoke in their crazy Viking era
This was a crazy period in Stoke City's history.