The World Cup kick off is now just two weeks away, as managers fine tune their squads and players from the 32 nations hope to avoid that freak training ground injury which could jeopardise their place at the tournament. As teams continue their warm up schedule, we’re starting to get a better idea of who’s in form and who still needs their play their way into it. How well do think you can predict events in South Africa?
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We are continuing our build up to the World Cup here at The Football Blog by launching our very own prediction competition in conjunction with our sister site, SportGuru. If you’d like the chance to prove yourself against other readers and make the outcome of games such as New Zealand vs Slovakia more meaningful, then read on.
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So just one game remains in what has been a thoroughly enjoyable and very memorable Premier League season. Aside from the small issue of the title still to be decided, victory, as well as pride, is still up for grabs in The Football Blog’s fantasy football league as managers prepare their teams for one final points surge.
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We are now heading into the last nine gameweeks of the fantasy football season, with injuries, suspensions, rearranged fixtures and double gameweeks making it one of the most exciting and unpredictable to date. And there is still time for a few extra twists as teams raise their game for the run in. So how are things looking at the top of The Football Blog league?
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Modern day footballers are often portrayed to be no more than neanderthal thugs, a reputation which their actions often serve to justify. So full marks to Burnley defender Clarke Carlisle for his winning performance on Countdown today. He beat reigning champion Adam Guest 89-55 to secure victory, a sensation he has experienced all too rarely on the pitch with Burnley this season. All the best for the next round from everybody here at The Football Blog!