Africa World Cup XI
Rais M’Bolhi Like Tim Howard, M’Bolhi’s reputation has been partly enhanced by poor finishing. That’s not to take any credit away from the man with [...]
World Cup 2014
2014 World Cup Review: Algeria
Preparation – ✮✮✮✮ The Algerian Football Federation were the subject of criticism having only scheduled two pre-tournament friendlies. In retrospect, booking [...]
2014 World Cup Review: Australia
Preparation – ✮✮✮ Australia’s preparation didn’t initially take off as they’d hoped. Their farewell match in Sydney left the home support flat after [...]
2014 World Cup Review: Nigeria
World Cup Preparation: ✮ The Super Eagles organised three warm-up friendlies. The first, against Scotland at Craven Cottage, was overshadowed by rumours of [...]
2014 World Cup Review: Japan
Sandals For Goalposts begins its World Cup post-mortem with an analysis of the African and Asian teams’ performances at the World Cup. First up, Martin Lowe casts his [...]
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