Away from the World Cup, Chris Sievey, along with his character Frank Sidebottom, has sadly passed away. Sidebottom, who was instantly recognisable with his giant papier mache head, had been a cult figure on the Manchester comedy scene and beyond. He had also made a number of television appearances, his proudest being on Match of the Day, as his song of the same title will attest.
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As we head towards the latter stages of our World Cup preview on The Football Blog, we focus on Group E, containing the Netherlands, Cameroon, Japan and Denmark.
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Reports today suggest that Carlos Tevez is unhappy with the training methods used by Roberto Mancini at Manchester City, a complaint which appears to throw his Eastlands career in jeopardy with Mancini telling him that he can leave if he is not happy. Less than a year into life at his new club, there is a certain sense of déjà-vu about the Argentine’s petulant outcry.
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Having missed out on promotion to the Football League fourteen years previously because of ground grading rules, Stevenage Borough will be heading for League Two having clinched the Blue Square Premier title last weekend. Their 2-0 victory at Aggborough, the home of Kidderminster Harriers, means that the Hertfordshire club can look forward to their first ever taste of Football League action next season.
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As we reach the climax to the 2009/2010 football season across Europe, it’s fascinating to see that a whole host of clubs are in contention for honours across the continent. In Europe’s top leagues in England, Spain, Germany and Italy, nothing is certain, especially at the top, where fans are primed to witness a set of thrilling finales to whet the appetite for this summer’s World Cup.
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