All posts by Richard Thorburn
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GUNNING FOR GUARDIOLA – Pep comes under the spotlight
By Richard Thorburn Widely lauded as ‘the greatest team ever constructed’ Barcelona are currently enjoying a dominance...
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THE PEOPLE’S CHAMP – The unlikely rise of Sergio Ballesteros
By Richard Thorburn Weighing in at over 14 and a half stone and with a build that...
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THE GREAT ESCAPE! – Villarreal almost stun big-spending City
By Richard Thorburn Although we are only in its infancy, it is fair to say that the...
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TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH? – The lack of travelling support in Spain
By Richard Thorburn Tuesday’s invasion of the ‘Tartan Army’ into Alicante was a sight that natives of...
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SIMPLY THE BEST! – Why La Liga is the greatest competition around
By Richard Thorburn Ever since television executives decided to bring coverage of European leagues to our television...
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THE MAGIC OF MESSI – What makes him the greatest in the world
By Richard Thorburn Last week’s brace against BATE Borisov in the Champions League saw Lionel Messi take...
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RESURRECTION MAN – The second coming of Sergio Canales
By Richard Thorburn Rewind just a couple of years and there was one name on the lips...
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A FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL – The early candidates for the relegation battle
By Richard Thorburn Such is the dominance of Real Madrid and Barcelona over Spanish football, it is...
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HITTING THE HEIGHTS – Falcao gets into the groove in Madrid
After the high-profile departures of Sergio Aguero, Diego Forlan and David De Gea this summer it is fair to say that many an Atletico Madrid...
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A SILVA LINING? – Midfielder’s frustration could prove bad news for the Premier League
European under 19 champions. European under 21 champions. World cup winners. It’s a honours list that...
