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Gibbs' Game: Coventry Return, Liverpool Decisions and Football's New Reality
Coventry are finally back, Newcastle and Villa want greater freedom, Liverpool cannot afford another transfer mistake and Match of the Day searches for…
Aug 21
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Eddie Gibbs
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Gibbs' Game: Football Is Waking Up Again
Arsenal chase another title, Chelsea confront a £120m decision, Liverpool face a midfield crossroads and La Liga returns with Mourinho.
Aug 14
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Eddie Gibbs
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Gibbs's Game: Football's Biggest Battles Are No Longer Just Played On The Pitch
UEFA's fight with FIFA, Salah's emotional farewell, Arsenal's failed Vinicius pursuit and Rodri's next chapter reveal a sport changing faster than ever.
Aug 7
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Eddie Gibbs
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July 2026
Gibbs’ Game: Football Is Losing Its Way, We Cannot Pretend Otherwise
From Franco Baresi to FIFA politics, Eddie Howe's departure and Curtis Jones, four stories tell a much bigger story about the modern game.
Jul 31
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Eddie Gibbs
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Thomas Tuchel’s Hypocrisy Leaves England Heartbroken
England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the World Cup semi final...
Jul 16
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Ben Pescod
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June 2026
Arsenal's Premier League Title Defence: Three Questions That Could Define Their Season
The Gunners are defending their crown for the first time in 22 years...
Jun 29
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Ben Pescod
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Three Red Cards or a False Alarm? Second World Cup Match Suggests Caution
After Mexico and South Africa produced three dismissals, Canada's clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina offered a very different picture
Jun 12
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Greig Hopcroft
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Wolves Sack Rob Edwards, And Somehow Make Relegation Look Worse
The former Luton and Middlesbrough boss made a poor career gamble, but Wolves’ decision-making looks even harder to defend.
Jun 11
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Eddie Gibbs
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Football’s Biggest Rule Shake-Up in Years Is Coming
FIFA’s World Cup changes could transform how the game is played long after the final whistle in 2026
Jun 10
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Greig Hopcroft
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World Cup 2026: Greed, Politics and Football’s Fading Spell
Why the biggest World Cup yet already feels like the least lovable
Jun 9
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Eddie Gibbs
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May 2026
West Ham’s Fall From Grace, How a European High Became Championship Reality
From Prague glory to Championship despair, how years of drift, poor recruitment and executive failure finally dragged West Ham out of the Premier…
May 25
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Greig Hopcroft
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Arsenal Won Ugly, Arsenal Won Anyway, Arsenal Fans Could Not Care Less
Arsenal supporters have waited 22 years for this moment and no accusations about style, set pieces or dark arts will dull the glow.
May 20
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Eddie Gibbs
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