Tag Archives: Soccer

The Sports Archives – A Look Ahead to the 2012/13 Season of the English Premier League

Posted on July 9, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Last year’s Premiership season went to practically the last kick as Manchester City became only the fifth club to win the trophy in an astonishing injury-time turnaround against QPR. With such fine margins between the top two, an invigorated Chelsea … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Has The Modern Football Boot Increased The Number Of Injuries To Star Players?

Posted on July 3, 2012 by thesportsarchives

There is an argument that the modern football boot has increased the chance of injury for star players. These arguments are based in the belief that lighter boots, while fashionable, are not suitable for the pace and the strength of … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cole on Course for a Century!

Posted on June 29, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Ashley Cole is fast closing in on a phenomenal football record…and has just seen off another in the process. The strong-arm of England’s defence this week became England’s most capped tournament player, having made his 21st appearance and overtaking David … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair?

Posted on June 27, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The English Game: An Eternally Tasteless Affair? Modern football isn’t really associated with taste and reserve. A lot is made out of the fact that footballers earn obscene amounts of cash – far more than seems in any way tasteful … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by thesportsarchives

5 National Sports You Didn’t Know Existed With The Summer Olympics coming up from London, a lot of focus is being put on sports from around the world. What about the sports that don’t get international attention? These 5 sports … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cars that England’s Football Stars Drive!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Are you following the European Football Championship?  One of the most controversial teams in the line-up is England. They often attract attention for their flashy lifestyle and also for their entourage – the bolshie fans that follow them around the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Things You Never Knew about Horse Racing!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the UK, with thousands of us flocking to race meetings which are as much of a social gathering as a sporting event. People who never attend a meeting or bet … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 2012 European Championship Infographic!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The stage is set for the year’s most significant footballing event and Europe’s biggest football tournament: the UEFA Euro 2012! The Euro 2012 Infographic provides a selection of the most interesting data visualizations for the upcoming Euro 2012 as well … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Can Roy Hodgson win the Euros with England?

Posted on May 26, 2012 by thesportsarchives

New England manager Roy Hodgson has announced his 23 man England squad on Wednesday 16th May. The squad will represent the first major test of Hodgson’s new position, and follows already significant media scrutiny since the West Bromwich Albion manager … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Cagliari Calcio Is Sardinian for football – A Guide To The Italian Serie A Football

Posted on May 25, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The Italian Serie A side of Cagliari Calcio are unique in how they manage to stay in the top flight of Italian football with only a small base of fans to draw from, along with limited funds to compete with … Continue reading →

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