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Medel watches on as it’s back to “winning ugly” for City.

I’ve often heard it said by managers (probably ones who have gone into the league campaign without a win from their warm up games!) that it is performances not results that are important in pre-season friendlies. Despite a third win … Continue reading

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Probably wishful thinking, but…..

Although it’s policy of playing only Basques has been relaxed a little in latter years,  Athletic Bilbao have been a very distinctive Spanish team for decades. It’s not just their selection policy which is responsible for making them so different … Continue reading

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