Tag Archives: Ryan Shawcross

The Foul Line In Football

Posted on April 26, 2010 by twsi

Yesterday’s penalty for Aston Villa neatly hit the fault line between referees with media, pundits, players and many managers. It was a decision that could be seen either way. Whilst I do not believe the referee made the decision that … Continue reading →

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Gary Caldwell’s World Cup Warning For England

Posted on March 29, 2010 by twsi

By English standards Gary Caldwell’s straight red for a reckless flailing leg lunge at Carlos Tevez that mostly missed might not be a booking for some – indeed it’s unclear unless the stadium sniper was about why Tevez went down … Continue reading →

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An Absence of Malice

Posted on March 4, 2010 by twsi

I don’t know if we Brits have become a nation of simpletons or if our media is simplistic because it thinks we are or if are so insecure in our opinions we cling to simplifications to maintain a broad consensus … Continue reading →

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Shawcross A Centre Half In Midfield

Posted on February 28, 2010 by twsi

Forced myself to watch Shawcross on Ramsey a few times. It’s really just far too aggressive a challenge for the part of the field it was in. The two players were coming at 90 degree angles and Ramsey does not … Continue reading →

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No Joy In Wenger Being Proved Right

Posted on February 27, 2010 by twsi

Arsene Wenger last year after 3 players were injured by Stoke tackles with zero attempt to play the ball was lined up and mocked by Tony Pulis and others on Sky Sports News.  He was mocked in the media. He’s … Continue reading →

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