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July 14, 2008

Sir Harry of Redknapp

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Harry Redknapp has had a successful few years down on the South Coast, saving Pompey from relegation, before establishing them as a serious top-half force and winning the club's first piece of silverware since 1939. Even though significant numbers of Portsmouth fans still haven't forgiven him for leaving the club and joining rivals Southampton, 2,000 supporters have signed a petition to get Redknapp the most sought after gong there is - a KBE. Click to continue reading...

July 9, 2008

When Toronto Pulled in the Stars

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With torrents of cash flying back-and-forth through the now completely shattered and bent-framed European transfer window, it's nice to remember a time when print journalists could secure the services of knighted football players for travel, room and board, and about $125 a week. In Toronto in 1961, soccer was the sport of immigrants. Click to continue reading...