Opinion / Soccer

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

WADE PRETORIUS takes a look back at the week that was in the Premier League.

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August 22, 2016

Opinion

Making sense of silly season

Are the mega-money transfers of Paul Pogba and John Stones really worth the fuss, questions WADE PRETORIUS.

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August 10, 2016

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Opinion

Watch out Class of 2000

The class of 2016 may not have beaten Brazil but after a steady start are poised to go one better than the class of 2000, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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August 5, 2016

Opinion

One step forward, two back

Bidvest Wits have more to prove this season after finishing second last season and selling their star player to the league champions, writes Wade Pretorius. (more…)

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July 25, 2016

Opinion / PSL

For the love of money

Money might not be able to buy you love but it can buy you a top-flight football club, writes GARY LEMKE.

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July 14, 2016

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Opinion

When all is said and done

Portugal entered Euro 2016 a one-man team but left a unit and champions of Europe, writes PETER OKWOCHE.

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July 13, 2016

Opinion

There's only one name on the trophy

Winning is all that counts as there’s no remarks column on the trophy, writes WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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July 11, 2016

EPL / Opinion / Serie A

Paul Pogba: The £100-million gamble

It would be the biggest ‘buy-back’ in the history of football if Paul Pogba does indeed return to Old Trafford this summer, writes GARY LEMKE.  (more…)

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July 7, 2016

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Opinion

Wales: A band of brothers

Wales’ success at Euro 2016 is based on their teamwork and spirit rather than just the performances of Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, writes PETER OKWOCHE. (more…)

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July 6, 2016

Feature / Opinion

It's tough out there

Who would want to be a manager of their national football team, questions WADE PRETORIUS. (more…)

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July 5, 2016