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Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)

Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)
July 10, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
This has been the first World Cup in which I have been able to use Sky+, having finally signed for the Murdoch revolution last autumn... The opportunity to pause and rewind live TV, and record matches whilst watching something else, was a part of why I was so excited abo... Read More

England hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello

England hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello
July 2, 2010 by The EFP Admin
Stoke youngster rates Italian... By Zack Wilson (of Goal.com) Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross believes that England must stick with Fabio Capello despite the three Lions' shambolic World Cup campaign. The Potters' centre-back has been tipped for a big future at i... Read More

Ten things Fabio Capello got wrong

Ten things Fabio Capello got wrong
June 28, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010 The England manager exposed his fallibility with a series of bad calls during the World Cup campaign Richard Williams in Rustenburg guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 June 2010 14.16 BST Article history Fabio Capello's seemingly distant attitude t... Read More

England have their team back – now for the real test

England have their team back – now for the real test
June 25, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: round of 16 After a sluggish start, England rediscovered their spirit to reach the last 16 – but bigger challenges lie ahead Paul Hayward in Rustenburg The Guardian, Friday 25 June 2010 Fabio Capello's team selection, with James Milner on th... Read More

England’s five key steps to beating Slovenia

England’s five key steps to beating Slovenia
June 23, 2010 by The EFP Admin
1. Early goal Entirely obvious, but the first goal this afternoon is likely to be utterly decisive. Should England score early, they could quite easily sit back, pick Slovenia apart on the break and win by three or four goals. More likely, however, is that Slovenia wi... Read More

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
June 22, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up • Lampard says players have complete faith in Fabio Capello • 'He had authority the moment he walked in and still has'   Dominic Fifield in Rustenburg The Guardian, Tuesday 22 June 2010 Article ... Read More

England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)

England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
June 13, 2010 by Tim Killeen
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have... Read More

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England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)

England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)
June 13, 2010
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have... Read More

Seven fledglings to look out for in South Africa

Seven fledglings to look out for in South Africa
June 11, 2010
Whilst we’re all well briefed on the mega-stars of Spain, England and the Netherlands, and seen as though seven is my favourite number, here are seven stars in the making to watch out for in South Africa. All seven are widely tipped for big things. With some notable stars ... Read More

Haiku World Cup Addiction

Haiku World Cup Addiction
June 6, 2010
Recently I was generously invited to submit haiku (ancient Japanese poetry) to The High IQ Haiku World Cup project; and, to my surprise, was later made a member of the (currently) twelve-strong haikuworldcup.blogspot.com editorial team, which includes our very own Jon Green... Read More

Twenty Years in Football

Twenty Years in Football
May 19, 2010
The 2010 World Cup makes it twenty years since I was self-diagnosed with football fever. An innate curiosity heightened only by my father’s halcyon tales of Pelé, Eusebio and, of course, our very own Geoff Hurst: whose unique contribution crowned England’s finest ever m... Read More

School’s out for Summer!

School’s out for Summer!
April 28, 2010
I’ll begin by apologizing for my lack of blogging over the past six months and sincerely promise a more productive summer. Last September, seeking some deeper sense of fulfilment, I embarked on a surprise return to university as a mature student in the land of saints and s... Read More

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Stuck on You

Stuck on You
June 5, 2010
It started with Alessandro Altobelli. An action shot of him is all I can remember from a pack... Read More

I saw it all

I saw it all
May 13, 2010
Alfred Hitchcock often walked on screen to introduce his features with a hint of what to expect.... Read More

Shameless

Shameless
March 29, 2010
When David Moyes re-iterated the importance of class and dignity following last week's victory a... Read More

One Day, Goodbye will be Farewell

One Day, Goodbye will be Farewell
February 28, 2010
This week, Everton beat Manchester United, got knocked out of Europe, and announced their season tic... Read More

Quick Posts

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
June 22, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up • Lampard says...

The EFP Writing Competition

The EFP Writing Competition
November 8, 2009 by Tim Killeen
After the success of previous writing competitions we have decided to run anothe...

Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!

Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!
September 17, 2009 by Tim Killeen
For those of you didn't know, the Ukraine have just won the sixth Homeless World...

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London Calling

London Calling
August 23, 2009
The Premier League’s London based clubs have enjoyed a uniformly bright start to the season, havin... Read More

The wait is over

The wait is over
August 14, 2009
As ever, the excitement has been building and with the absence of a major international tournament t... Read More

Spurs: A Top Half Finish?

Spurs: A Top Half Finish?
March 8, 2009
After a dramatic point at Arsenal, two victories over Liverpool and an unbeaten start of five games,... Read More

The Carling Cup Final: A Foregone Conclusion?

The Carling Cup Final: A Foregone Conclusion?
February 25, 2009
On Sunday, Manchester United stand in the way of Tottenham Hotspur retaining the Carling Cup.  It l... Read More

All other Posts

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up
June 22, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up • Lampard says...

Haiku World Cup Addiction

Haiku World Cup Addiction
June 6, 2010 by Tim Killeen
Recently I was generously invited to submit haiku (ancient Japanese poetry) to T...

Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!

Limited Homeless World Cup Tee-Shirts!
September 17, 2009 by Tim Killeen
For those of you didn't know, the Ukraine have just won the sixth Homeless World...

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Premiership Bets of the Weekend

Premiership Bets of the Weekend
November 6, 2009
Wolves v Arsenal Arsenal look like the best side in Europe when on their game, which at home, they have been all season. However they have been sloppy on the road this season, guilty of overplaying and taking their foot of the pedal. The recent games at AZ Alkmarr and West Ham were seemingly won, with the Gunners coasting,  until loss o... Read More

General Discussions

Be Kind, Rewind (and then Fast Forward)

July 10, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
This has been the first World Cup in which I have been able to use Sky+, having finally signed for the Murdoch revolution last autumn... The opportunity to pause and rewind live TV, and record matches whilst watching something else, was a part of why I was so excited about this tournament. Rewind... In the months leading up to this summer... Read More

England hopeful Ryan Shawcross backs ‘top manager’ Fabio Capello

July 2, 2010 by The EFP Admin
Stoke youngster rates Italian... By Zack Wilson (of Goal.com) Stoke City defender Ryan Shawcross believes that England must stick with Fabio Capello despite the three Lions' shambolic World Cup campaign. The Potters' centre-back has been tipped for a big future at international level, and received his first call-up to an England squad in F... Read More

Ten things Fabio Capello got wrong

June 28, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010 The England manager exposed his fallibility with a series of bad calls during the World Cup campaign Richard Williams in Rustenburg guardian.co.uk, Monday 28 June 2010 14.16 BST Article history Fabio Capello's seemingly distant attitude to his England players may have contributed to their lack of confidence. Pho... Read More

England have their team back – now for the real test

England have their team back – now for the real test
June 25, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: round of 16 After a sluggish start, England rediscovered their spirit to reach the last 16 – but bigger challenges lie ahead Paul Hayward in Rustenburg The Guardian, Friday 25 June 2010 Fabio Capello's team selection, with James Milner on the right wing, was the foundation for England's improvement. Photograph: Tho... Read More

England’s five key steps to beating Slovenia

England’s five key steps to beating Slovenia
June 23, 2010 by The EFP Admin
1. Early goal Entirely obvious, but the first goal this afternoon is likely to be utterly decisive. Should England score early, they could quite easily sit back, pick Slovenia apart on the break and win by three or four goals. More likely, however, is that Slovenia will defend deeply in two disciplined banks of four and simply play for a 0-0... Read More

John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up

June 22, 2010 by The EFP Admin
World Cup 2010: John Terry messes up, Frank Lampard patches up • Lampard says players have complete faith in Fabio Capello • 'He had authority the moment he walked in and still has'   Dominic Fifield in Rustenburg The Guardian, Tuesday 22 June 2010 Article history England's Frank Lampard says the players 'still respect what th... Read More

England off to a shaky start (+ player ratings)

June 13, 2010 by Tim Killeen
So, England got off to a nervy start in South Africa (surprise, surprise), with question marks lingering over Capello’s team selection and style of football. Most telling, however, was England’s lack of composure in possession. Something which all the big favourites have in their locker. What irks most, though, is the English media’s const... Read More

Seven fledglings to look out for in South Africa

June 11, 2010 by Tim Killeen
Whilst we’re all well briefed on the mega-stars of Spain, England and the Netherlands, and seen as though seven is my favourite number, here are seven stars in the making to watch out for in South Africa. All seven are widely tipped for big things. With some notable stars absent, could World Cup 2010 be the stage that unearths their huge potentia... Read More

Stuck on You

June 5, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
It started with Alessandro Altobelli. An action shot of him is all I can remember from a packet of collectable cards with a stick of funny-tasting chewing gum that a friend gave me in 1986. I loved these little pictures, and so quickly moved on to Panini stickers, and I think it was the stickers more than the football that made that tourname... Read More

“The Gambler”: online World Cup/non-league novella

“The Gambler”: online World Cup/non-league novella
May 20, 2010 by devereux
I have just finished writing an online World Cup novella called "The Gambler: a Shakespearean-Dostoevskyian take on the 2010 South Africa World Cup" which can be read at the websites below. http://matthewdevereux.blogspot.com http://worldcup-reading.blogspot.com http://ravereviews-gambler.blogspot.com http://gamblersponsorships.blogspot.com... Read More

An Interview with Sir Geoff Hurst on The EFP Podcast

May 19, 2010 by The EFP Admin
On Monday evening The English Football Post's Luke Bryson (kindly and professionally assisted on the night by my indelible friend, Naomi Laver) caught up with the living legend that is Sir Geoff Hurst, to gain a unique insight into England’s only ever World Cup win in '66, a summer that proved life-changing for Sir Geoff. He also gave his thought... Read More

Twenty Years in Football

May 19, 2010 by Tim Killeen
The 2010 World Cup makes it twenty years since I was self-diagnosed with football fever. An innate curiosity heightened only by my father’s halcyon tales of Pelé, Eusebio and, of course, our very own Geoff Hurst: whose unique contribution crowned England’s finest ever moment in the summer of ’66. Fortunately for us, and for you our reader... Read More

I saw it all

May 13, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
Alfred Hitchcock often walked on screen to introduce his features with a hint of what to expect. All I will say in my short cameo is that the following season review contains no less than twenty five Hitchcock titles. I have recently been looking at the work of Francis Alys, who was described by the new issue of Tate Etc magazine as 'like an... Read More

New Forum Setup on englishfootballpost.com

New Forum Setup on englishfootballpost.com
April 29, 2010 by The EFP Admin
You can visit it here by clicking the following link: http://www.englishfootballpost.com/forum/ Be one of the first to join and post on this very special forum (php bulletin board) SPECIALLY SET UP FOR ENGLAND'S WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN! This is a completely separate Forum from the one seen here within the site, please take a look and joi... Read More

School’s out for Summer!

School’s out for Summer!
April 28, 2010 by Tim Killeen
I’ll begin by apologizing for my lack of blogging over the past six months and sincerely promise a more productive summer. Last September, seeking some deeper sense of fulfilment, I embarked on a surprise return to university as a mature student in the land of saints and scholars which proved a far greater commitment than I had initially envisage... Read More

Shameless

March 29, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
When David Moyes re-iterated the importance of class and dignity following last week's victory at Eastlands, it echoed similar comments he made to a Spanish waiter a couple of years ago, and pretty much underlined that a new bitter rivalry has emerged this season. Much has been written about this divide, with its biblical connotations - Cain... Read More

One Day, Goodbye will be Farewell

February 28, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
This week, Everton beat Manchester United, got knocked out of Europe, and announced their season ticket prices for next season. And, the couple downstairs had another almighty, seemingly final row. Meanwhile, a man refused to shake another’s hand and we had a celebrity marriage split. Seeing similarities between football support and a re... Read More

The Desert Foxes (on our boxes)

January 28, 2010 by Jonathan Greenbank
I’m sitting here, it’s half time between Algeria and Egypt during the Cup of African Nations semi-final. Our esteemed editor wrote recently about Black stars and elephants and why it could be African football’s year. There are a few other reasons why I’ve got so into the CAF as I affectionately call it. The kits, for a start. Mainly ... Read More

Fantasy can’t beat the Reality Star.

January 8, 2010 by Tim Killeen
As Christmas for many meant hangovers, left-over turkey and the obligatory tweaking of fantasy football (ff) teams, over-indulgence must now resonate. Early 2010, a time synonymous with resolutions, however, has so far been hijacked by the worst winter snap in decades. (more...)... Read More
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