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So much of modern football feels fake, but Relegation Day is still as authentic as it gets

Douglas Murray, who, let’s just say, has some glib descriptions of twentieth century nationalism, was on better form when offering an anecdote on Lex Fridman’s podcast about advice to writers. Namely the cynical propensity writers have to view events in … Continue reading

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The Premier League Preview 2020/21

Just as you didn’t need Covid-19 to return, here’s the return of my rubbish Premier League Preview column. Still, take some small amount of solace in this – Covid-19 has upset the established order of things, and my preview column … Continue reading

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Why is David Moyes, David Moyes?

So David Moyes has been sacked by Manchester United, what did we learn? About football? Not a lot. Inevitably and frustratingly in the aftermath people have dwelt on the trivial questions. There’s been the endless, tedious dissecting as to why … Continue reading

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Manchester United have a problem: for David Moyes read Roy Hodgson.

Manchester United fans should be petrified, as the similarities between David Moyes and Roy Hodgson are becoming patently clear When David Moyes was announced as Manchester United manager this past summer, I immediately thought of the speculation that had occurred … Continue reading

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