It took 20 seconds to shatter the France's march to the 1994 World Cup. In the 90' minute Emil Kostadinov lashed a ball past Bernard Lama to win the game for Bulgaria, 2-1 and shatter French hopes for qualifying for the 1994 World Cup. David Ginola could have run out the clock but his errant cross led to the Kostadinov disaster.

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Well after Worky posting that wonderful photo of one of my all time favourite players, I felt we couldn't leave it at that. So, being a little indulgent, I wanted to share with you my reminiscences of a great Newcastle United footballer (and gorgeous guy), one of the best exports to make it out of [. Click to continue reading...

strong>In contrast to Chris Hughton's recent statement that he was more than happy with the squad he has leading into the festive period, it's being reported that Newcastle are interested in signing what be the latest in a line of French wingers. Apparently following in the footsteps of David Ginola and Laurent Robert, Fabrice Pancrate could [. Click to continue reading...

I'll clarify one thing. Missing the cut and thrust of league football is a big negative but the good thing about International week is that it provides for ample reflection. Maybe too much of it sometimes. Perhaps that comes with age.

Watching the La Liga review I learnt a bit more about age.

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Former Newcastle United star David Ginola has been talking about what it means to pull the black and white shirt on. "When I signed for Newcastle I didn't know the English mentality, I didn't know about the English tradition and I came straight away to the North East and its one part of the world [. Click to continue reading...

Yesterday's review of the current squad, took a look at the Newcastle defence, an area that this season we've been surprisingly strong in, given our poor reputation in recent years. Tonight looks at arguably the fulcrum of a successful team, the midfield, the place that could and should control a game and dictate the style of [. Click to continue reading...

As the football world turn their focus on which nation will qualify for World Cup 2010, Sweden, Argentina, France and Portugal stand as the countries who might not make it to South Africa. If these countries fail to qualify, then some of the world's best players will not be gracing the biggest stage in football. Click to continue reading...

Bryan Robson is currently sitting at home with a piece of A4 and the DVD playing non stop. What he's doing is learning the Thai players nicknames so when he arrives in a couple of weeks to formerly take charge he will have at least some idea of who will be in front of him.
Thai names are a mouthful with four, five, six or more syllables making them a real mouthful for us big noses. Click to continue reading...

Back in the day, when all I had to worry about was hiding my hickies in a rollneck top, Jolly Ranchers were poisoning us with water melon boiled sweets and a young Take That were barely a twinkle in the eye, a young man was trying to make his way in the hard knock world [...] Click to continue reading...

Forlorn, languid, lazy, lack of confidence?

When a player is the subject of a 30 million transfer fee in the market, the subject is expected to deliver. Though the occasional glimpse of genius has been seen at Dimitar Berbatov's Old Trafford career, the phrases in the opening line have been associated with the Bulgarian to date.

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There are two types of gamers in the football world: those that play FIFA and those that play Pro Evo. In conversation it's not really acceptable to admit to a split allegiance - you're one or the other, and the other is wrong.

I am a Pro Evo loyalist, and I see the gaming world in black and white.

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Before I dip a hand into the sock drawer and retrieve my ‘game-face' for Saturday's trip to the North, allow me to get side-tracked in a flurry of whimsical nostalgia. Today, you see, is the day when this cockamamie blog hits the milestone of 100 posts. The century.

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TalkSport ran a poll to see who the Premiership's all-time biggest diver was. Cristiano Ronaldo, who is talked of a lot more fondly in the media now that he has left us, finished an impressive fourth, way behind Steven Gerrard!

Jürgen Klinsmann - 35%
Steven Gerrard - 29%
Didier Drogba - 18%
Cristiano Ronaldo -12%
David Ginola - 6%

"Worst Premiership Divers" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia. Click to continue reading...

The English Premier League season started this weekend, and on BBC I heard an interview with David Ginola, who referring to Manchester City's massive investment in new players, nevertheless didn't believe that they would be fighting for the title this season: "It takes time to make a flower", he said poetically, and many other clubs that have invested massively in new players may want to listen! Click to continue reading...

10: Newcastle United 1994-96

The only trophy-less team on the list, but Kevin Keegan's Newcastle will live longer in the memory than Leeds United's champions of 1992 or Liverpool's cup treble winners of 2001. Epitomised by the flair of David Ginola, they captivated audiences across the country.

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It has been easy to laugh at Newcastle United in recent months, not that it makes it right of course. From Kevin Keegan's typically sudden departure, the frankly ridiculous resurrection of Joe Kinnear's top flight career, to the second coming of Alan Shearer, via Mike Ashley downing pints in a replica shirt, Dennis Wise somehow qualifying to be a Football Director, Chris Hughton taking charge of the team on an almost fortnightly basis, and finally, horror upon horror, relegation from the Premier League after a sixteen year stay at English football's top table.

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Three spaces left, but still a number of contenders for the list of 20 Spurs Cult Heroes. Still looking for the players who achieved legendary status amongst us fans for what they did at the club – so put forward your argument for (or indeed against) the inclusion of any of these:

Pat Jennings, John White, Alfie Conn, Bill Brown, Sandy Brown, Cyril Knowles, Ralph Coates, Gary Lineker, Steffen Freund, Teddy Sheringham.

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The clue is in the title - the first all-action book on Spurs is imminent, and all lilywhite fans are most warmly invited to pitch in.

A list of 20 fans' favourites is being compiled, and frankly, for a team as steeped in history as ours, there just ain't enough room for everyone. Some names effortlessly pick themselves – true Lane legends such as Blanchflower, Perryman, Mabbutt, Greaves and Bill Nick.

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The Parc des Princes, November 1993. France are seconds away from securing qualification for the 1994 World Cup, albeit nervously. Tied at 1-1 with Group rivals Bulgaria, they know a point is enough to send them to America the following summer.

In possession is David Ginola, as enigmatic, stylish and confident then as he would prove to be later on in his career, when English fans got to see him up close.

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With his flowing locks and languid style Chonburi's midfield star Arthit certainly has a touch of the David Ginola about him. He also offers a mean free kick and a wicked cross.
But you can imagine the Thai being as popular with George Graham for example as the Frenchman was during his time at Tottenham. Click to continue reading...

1 – Hair Cuts

Newcastle players over the last 30 years have been renowned to have rubbish haircuts, really starting with Kevin Keegans Perm and Terry McDermotts... well...."mop". Since then they have had some terrible barnets. Andy Carroll and Fabricio Coloccini are the most recent victims of having rubbish haircuts but also I need to mention Barry Venisons mullet, Darren Peacocks pony tail and Joey Bartons prison look.

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If there was a Premier League Hall Of Fame, you could guarantee that many of Newcastle United players from 1992 onwards would have made the list. Superstars such as Peter Beardsley, Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand and David Ginola would be certain inductees just to name a few.

You could also argue that many of Newcastle United's current players could be included in that list too, but that's precisely one of the main issues of why I believe Newcastle are performing so poorly this season and why they will get relegated.

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Autor: Premier Fever
Empezamos con este blog a escribir opiniones variadas acerca de la Premier League, la liga que para nosotros es la mejor del mundo. Germán González, Armando Molina, Konstantino Tsibis y Miguel Melendez nos conocimos en Foro Premier League, el cual les recomendamos visitar por que hay mucha gente, información, etc. Click to continue reading...

It's back! Think you're hard enough? Be my guest...
1. Viking, Manchester United, Viking, FC Groningen, Fulham (current). Whose career?
2. Which Spanish club did Man Utd play in August 2008 for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's testimonial?
3. Argentine club Independiente wear a red home shirt. Click to continue reading...

David Ginola has a special place in his heart for Newcastle United his former club. David Ginola - warm place in his heart for Newcastle David was the player who that played great for us for a couple of seasons from 1995 until 1997, before he went to Spurs and was suddenly became a terrific player. [. Click to continue reading...

Something a bit different today: a guest columnist. Here is Russ and his thoughts:
You may not realise it but these are the groups into which every single winner of the PFA Player of the Year Award can be easily placed. Some actually fall into two camps. Consider Kevin Keegan (winner in 1982) as a clear example. Click to continue reading...

Remember David Ginola? Read his discussion if the differences between the English and French, his investment strategy and the financial crisis. He seems very intelligent and coherent. I recommend a read. Click to continue reading...

Remember David Ginola? Read his discussion if the differences between the English and French, his investment strategy and the financial crisis. He seems very intelligent and coherent. I recommend a read. Click to continue reading...

That title is possibly a bit misleading because I'm not quite old enough to cover since 1882 but I'll just go as far back as my memory will take me! I'll be looking at about the last 20 years or so.
5. Teddy Sheringham - Ok, I know whenever he signs for a new club it has always been his lifelong dream to go there but you can't argue with the player Teddy was for Tottenham. Click to continue reading...

Alex Ferguson has slammed Tottenham for dragging their heels over the sale of Dimitar Berbatov and admits: I've no idea if he will sign. Manchester United boss Ferguson has made three bids in a year for Berbatov, the last £25million, but Spurs are holding out for £30m.
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David Ginola wasn't on Tyneside long, but he displayed a thrilling brand of attacking play, which the rest of the country only took real notice of, when he finally moved to London club Tottenham Hotspur. Jonas Gutierrez - another Ginola? - yes and no Suddenly they discovered a player with mercurial ability and were raving avbout a [. Click to continue reading...

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FourFourTwo - Web Q&A WitH Les Ferdinand
Who's the best player you've played with?
Ashley Adams, Greenwich
Paul Gascoigne was exceptional, as was David Ginola. Roy Wegerle was also a fantastic player. When I was at QPR, he scored a goal against Leeds that won Goal of the Season. Click to continue reading...

As we've reported here previously, Standard Liege's American defender Oguchi Onyewu has drawn interest from FC Koeln, Fulham lately (not to mention Marseilles an Lazio back in January). With French legend Lilliam Thuram being forced into retirement by a heart condition, PSG remain in the market for a central defender. Click to continue reading...

Who Ate All The Pies likes to have fun. I especially enjoyed this one where they look at footballers who should be figure skaters. I especially got a laugh at the thought of ol' David Ginola being a figure skater.

Who At All The Pies

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Since Kevin Keegan took over as the manager of Newcastle United, things have looked to be on the up. But to be frank, much has been drummed about the arrival of an old favorite to alter things and recapture the glory days of the past. Yet evolution in football is always a painstaking and slow [...] Click to continue reading...