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Martin Tyler

Martin TylerMartin Tyler has been the voice of the English Premier League ever since it was formed in 1992. Famous for his unique style of commentating, Tyler has had an impressive career in the media spanning well over 30 years. He has commentated o...

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Ian Darke

Ian DarkeBackgroundAlready the most prominent name on people’s minds when it comes to live TV boxing commentary, Ian Darke has now become a household name with Sky Sports’ live football coverage. Among the group of Sky’s main footba...

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Football Commentators

Football CommentatorsWe all love football, but we often love it even more when someone guides us through a game. Whilst a commentator can’t ruin the game for the viewer, they can most certainly enhance the experience.We have put together profil...

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Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth ArgyleIntroductionWhat’s in a nameHistoryClub AchievementsClub RecordsManager History IntroductionPlymouth Argyle are otherwise known as The Pilgrims, Argyle or The Green Army. Founded in 1886, the team currently plays in The Champ...

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Newcastle United

Newcastle UnitedEastendersUp and Down ToonWho ate all the Magpies?Kevin KeeganMore managers than you could shake a stick atHonoursThere’s always been something quite appropriately animated about ‘The Toon’. Newcastle United play in black and white an...

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Everton Football Club

Everton Football ClubIntroductionA Religious FoundationSuccess under William C. CuffThe legendary ‘Dixie’ DeanPost War periodHoward Kendall yearsBreakaway of the PremiershipClub Honours IntroductionEverton Football Club was founded in 1878, and si...

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The Chest Control

The Chest ControlControlling an aerial ball with the chest is not always an easy task. Many footballers simply avoid using their chests to control the ball, in favour of the feet or knees. Chest control is, however, an extremely efficient way of brin...

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Football Boots

Football BootsOne of the most important pieces of football equipment is footwear. The football boot industry is a multi-million pound business with several top manufacturers spending millions on developments trying to enhance their product. We have p...

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The Body-Swerve

The Body-SwerveThe Body-Swerve falls into the category of ‘Close Control’ skills – skills which are used when in direct control of the ball. This particular skill ought to be absolutely basic, wherever on the field a player stands.The Body Swer...

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Bending a Ball

Bending a BallFootball fans the world over were stunned by Roberto Carlos in the Summer of 1997. With a wall of defenders between the goal and him, he curled the ball around them and watched it drop into the corner of the net.The technique Carlos and...