February 15, 2015
by Andrew Bates
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A few weeks ago, I took part in FC Edmonton media training — not training players to speak to the media but training members of the media to play soccer. Mainly, it was a part of their push to promote … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
by Andrew Bates
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The initial reaction from the punters was disbelief that Ronaldo didn’t get to kick in the shootout: slotted as the fifth taker, he was ruled out after poor Bruno Alves hit the crossbar. Shouldn’t they have tried to jiggle the lineup and get him in earlier? Continue reading
June 23, 2012
by Andrew Bates
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If there has been a calling-card to this Euro tournament, it is varying levels of belief in a team’s ability to execute the attacking principles of football, specifically in the relationship between the midfield and the attack. Continue reading
January 2, 2012
by Andrew Bates
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Show racism the red card; unless, of course, if was our player, in which case it was barely a foul. Continue reading
June 15, 2010
by Andrew Bates
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Women have been taking responsibility for their own amusement during the FIFA World Cup, according to “international extramarital dating site” Gleeden.com, so the dating site has decided to show their gratitude by putting up a cool $1m for the US … Continue reading
May 5, 2010
by Andrew Bates
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I should feel elation, then, at the Tottenham result today, but I can’t help but feel guilty. Continue reading
October 10, 2009
by Andrew Bates
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As one nation gets ready for World Cup Qualifying, another focuses on club football. But we have reason to salivate; this tie really is sumptuous. Montreal and Vancouver are two top clubs who do not like each other. Being Canadian … Continue reading