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VMC's Man of the Season

It is with deepest apologies this is being posted a month after the season....

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Saints Season 2012/2013 Review - Right Back

Saints Season 2012/2013 Review - Right Back

Saints started the season with a new highly thought of right back, one Nathaniel Clyne....

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2013/14 Fixtures: Sunderland Welcome Fulham

2013/14 Fixtures: Sunderland Welcome Fulham

The fixtures for the 2013/14 season were released today, and for once Vital Football is able to show these in their entirety - previously red tape prevented this!...

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Britton: All Players Hope Laudrup Stays

Britton: All Players Hope Laudrup Stays

Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton says all the players hope manager Michael Laudrup stays at the club following ongoing speculation about his future...

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Hull City to start 2013/14 season at Chelsea

Hull City to start 2013/14 season at Chelsea

Hull City will open the 2013/14 Premier League season with a trip to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea in what will be Jose Mourinho`s homecoming to the Blues...

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Pardew - 'I Am Staying!'

Pardew - 'I Am Staying!'

Alan Pardew today vowed to lead the club into the new season....

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If You Pray Hard Enough………..

If You Pray Hard Enough………..

Waiting for 09:00 this morning and the fixtures for the 2013 / 2014 season to filter through, I was praying we`d start with a home game....

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Carroll on Record Hammers Move

Carroll on Record Hammers Move

Although West Ham United have not disclosed the actual fee paid to Liverpool for Andy Carroll, it is understood to be close to £16 million and a club record....

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Clarke Pleased With Home Start

Clarke Pleased With Home Start

Steve Clarke has declared himself pleased that we kick off the new campaign at The Hawthorns....

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2013-14 Albion Fixtures

2013-14 Albion Fixtures

Albion start the season at home against Southampton this season....

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Chelsea Makes Maddox Second Signing!

Chelsea Makes Maddox Second Signing!

The wait for who will be Chelsea FC's second signing after Andre Schurrle is over, and it wasn't Cavani or Van Ginkel as most hoped, but little known Jacob Maddox, r...

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Bowyer: 'No Contact From Norwich'

Bowyer: 'No Contact From Norwich'

Blackburn's manager says he's heard nothing about Martin Olsson leaving......

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United Fixtures - 2013 / 2014

United Fixtures - 2013 / 2014

There`s still a lot of the close season to navigate before we can all get back to the business in hand of defending our Premier League title....

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Lallana On Winnable Start

Lallana On Winnable Start

Adam Lallana has reacted to news of our fixture list with some pleasure, as he believes Southampton have the opportunity of a good winning start....

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Powell - It`s a Loan Deal

Powell - It`s a Loan Deal

Earlier this week, when talk of Nick Powell going to Wigan became prevalent, we raised a vital question....

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Barcelona Wonder-Kid Coming?

Barcelona Wonder-Kid Coming?

Tabloid speculation is rife that United are closing in on the signing of a Spanish youngster....

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West Ham Premier League Fixtures 2013-14

West Ham Premier League Fixtures 2013-14

The fixtures for the forthcoming season have been officially released this morning....

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Southampton Fixtures 2013-14

Southampton Fixtures 2013-14

The fixtures have been released and Southampton have been given a good start to our second season in the Premiership....

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Lukaku Loan Pursued

Lukaku Loan Pursued

Although an initial approach to take the Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku fell on deaf ears, it doesn`t look as if West Ham United are prepared to let things rest....

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Carroll Deal Done

Carroll Deal Done

The appointment of Joe Kinnear as the Director of Football at Newcastle United appears to have worked in our favour....

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Fulham Fixtures Announced for 2013 / 2014

Fulham Fixtures Announced for 2013 / 2014

The season may still be a little under two months away but the old anticipation levels are rising following the publishing of the fixture lists....

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Winger / Midfielder on Jol`s Radar

Winger / Midfielder on Jol`s Radar

Transfer talk this morning, as listed in the morning press, links Fulham to a second of Stuart Pearce`s England U21 squad that didn`t do themselves justice over in I...

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A Starlet On Loan

A Starlet On Loan

Could Martin Jol be looking to take advantage of the loan system and land a player on a season long loan from another Premier League club?...

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Crystal Palace Fixtures 2013-14

Crystal Palace Fixtures 2013-14

The day has finally arrived, at Palace gear up for life in the Premiership with a home encounter against Tottenham Hotspur....

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Liverpool: Carroll Completes Hammers Move

Liverpool: Carroll Completes Hammers Move

England striker Andy Carroll has finally completed his permanent switch to Premier League counterparts West Ham United...

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Redmond A £2million Target?

Redmond A £2million Target?

It's being reported that Crystal Palace are preparing a £2million bid for Birmingham City winger Nathan Redmond....

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Baldini confirmed!

Baldini confirmed!

Tottenham have finally confirmed the appointment of Franco Baldini as the clubs Technical Director....

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Lichaj Joins Forest

Lichaj Joins Forest

Eric Lichaj will continue his career at Nottingham Forest after being released by the club earlier this month....

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It's probably Nonsense.

It's probably Nonsense.

Hi everyone, I'll keep it brief so that we can get on with chatting nonsense... ...

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Fixtures Released 2013/2014

Fixtures Released 2013/2014

The new season fixtures are out and City have a daunting run in......

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Saints Start 2013/2014 At The Baggies

Saints Start 2013/2014 At The Baggies

Saints travel to the midlands for their opening fixture of the season on August 17th....

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Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - Thomas Wood

Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - Thomas Wood

Thomas Wood is next for the Vital Villa interview....

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So What Next For Newcastle United?
Saints Starlet Linked To Cherries Loan Move

Saints Starlet Linked To Cherries Loan Move

Saints' England Under 20 international James Ward-Prowse is rumoured to be heading west on a season long loan....

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Mata, Mourinho and Barcelona - There`s More!
Staying or Going?

Staying or Going?

Some of the stick heaped on Fernando Torres last season could be considered to be a little unfair....

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Midfielder Link

Midfielder Link

The transfer gossip this morning, in the red-top publications, associates us with a tough tackling Frenchman....

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The Answer is NO!
Cavani Talk Lingers On!

Cavani Talk Lingers On!

It`s looking more and more likely that Edinson Cavani is not coming to Stamford Bridge or even to the Premier League....

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Romeu, Romeu, wherefore art thou Romeu?
Norwich away for Martinez's first game in charge

Norwich away for Martinez's first game in charge

The new era for Everton under Roberto Martinez will begin with a long trip to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City on the 17th of August at 15:00....

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The Villa Times - 19/06/2013

The Villa Times - 19/06/2013

The latest news and views on AVFC via the uno fish ial one......

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Back To The Battle Again - Joe Kinnear First Up!

Back To The Battle Again - Joe Kinnear First Up!

Manuel Pellegrini and his Manchester City squad's quest to regain the Premier League title will begin against in the news Newcastle at The Etihad in August......

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It's Barnsley Away To Kick It All Off For Latics

It's Barnsley Away To Kick It All Off For Latics

The Latics fixtures for season 2013/14 are out and we start and finish the campaign with away days, Barnsley at Oakwell kick us off and everything is wrapped up with...

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Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - SimonBigRon

Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - SimonBigRon

SimonBigRon is next for the Vital Villa interview....

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Hughes look to favoured duo Santa Cruz and Bentley

Hughes look to favoured duo Santa Cruz and Bentley

Hughes looks to reunite himself with former Blackburn duo...

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 Fans believed Pennant deserved another chance

Fans believed Pennant deserved another chance

Poll showed majority of fans wanted Pennant back at the club...

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Bowen and  Niedzwiecki join Hughes backroom staff
Chelsea`s 2013 / 2014 Fixtures Are?
The Rumour Mill #1
Royals linked with Slovenian striker

Royals linked with Slovenian striker

Reading seem to take an interest in tall strikers who have played in the Europa League, as Robert Beric has now been linked...

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Hughes faces difficult start to Stoke reign
Llambias Quits

Llambias Quits

We get the news this morning that Derek (Dekka) Llambias has quit his post at Newcastle United....

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Liverpool: Reds Welcome Stoke On Opening Day

Liverpool: Reds Welcome Stoke On Opening Day

The 2013-14 Barclays Premier League fixtures have been released and the Reds begin at home to Stoke City...

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Opening Game: Swansea City vs Manchester United

Opening Game: Swansea City vs Manchester United

Swansea City will host Premier League champions Manchester United in the opening game of the 2013/2014 season on Saturday 17th August. Read this article and more on Swansea

Fixtures Announced - Home To Villa On 1st Day
NUFC Fixtures 2013/14

NUFC Fixtures 2013/14

NUFC's league fixtures for the season...

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Aston Villa Season 2013/14 Fixtures. OUCH Start!

Aston Villa Season 2013/14 Fixtures. OUCH Start!

And ouch start to the season with Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea to play! The 2013/14 fixtures....

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Fixtures for next season!

Fixtures for next season!

Well here they are!, Well not quite......

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QPR Start With Sheffield Wednesday

QPR Start With Sheffield Wednesday

QUEENS Park Rangers will kick off the 2013/14 Championship campaign against Sheffield Wednesday...

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Simpson Linked

Simpson Linked

DANNY Simpson has been linked with a move Loftus Road, following his departure from Newcastle United...

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City Bid For Nathan Redmond
Canas: 'I Saw a Great Opportunity At Swansea City'

Canas: 'I Saw a Great Opportunity At Swansea City'

Swansea City's first Summer signing Jose Canas has spoken about why he chose to join the South Wales club...

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Saints Season 2012/2013 Review - Goalkeepers

Saints Season 2012/2013 Review - Goalkeepers

Season 2012/2013 began with Saints Fc giving the goalkeeping jersey to Kelvin Davis....

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Madness Confirmed.

Madness Confirmed.

The reason why we have all had enough is because of the way in which every decision is made here. All amateurish at best....

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Liverpool: International Heartbreak For Borini

Liverpool: International Heartbreak For Borini

Reds forward Fabio Borini has tasted U21 European Championship final agony as Italy lost to Spain...

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Elliot Ward Joins Bournemouth

Elliot Ward Joins Bournemouth

Ex-City defender, Elliot Ward joins Bournemouth......

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Isco Torn Between Man City & Real Madrid

Isco Torn Between Man City & Real Madrid

Spanish midfielder Isco has a choice to make after confirming he has offers to join Real Madrid and Manchester City. ...

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Yankees' Lawyer on Man City MLS Partnership

Yankees' Lawyer on Man City MLS Partnership

Irwin Kishner, chairman of the executive committee and co-chairman of the corporate department at Herrick, Feinstein LLP, talks with Bloomberg Law's Spencer Mazyck a...

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Pennant Given Another Chance

Pennant Given Another Chance

Mark Hughes has made his first summer signing, by offering Jermaine Pennant a one year contract with the Premier League Club...

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Hawk-Eye Comes To The Hawthorns

Hawk-Eye Comes To The Hawthorns

Albion have become one of the first clubs to install goal line technology for the coming season....

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Clarke Pleased With Reid Resolution

Clarke Pleased With Reid Resolution

Steve Clarke has said he's pleased that Steven Reid remains at the club because his attitude on and off the pitch is great....

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Reid Delighted With Contract Extension

Reid Delighted With Contract Extension

Steven Reid has said he's delighted to have signed his new one year deal at Albion, and he's set his sights on earning another extension in the future....

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Three New Links?

Three New Links?

Gary Hooper, Miroslav Stoch and Ever Banega have been linked with Southampton over the past few days....

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Poch - It Hasn't Really Been A Holiday

Poch - It Hasn't Really Been A Holiday

A full month has passed since Southampton last played Premiership football, and Mauricio Pochettino has admitted he hasn't quite had a holiday since then....

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Martin Olssen On The Radar

Martin Olssen On The Radar

News of a possible deal for Swedish defender, Martin Olsson.......

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City Announce Real Sociedad Friendly

City Announce Real Sociedad Friendly

The Canaries add another friendly match to their pre-season schedule......

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Diame Contract Dilemma

Diame Contract Dilemma

Ahead of the January transfer window there were concerns that Mo Diame would be snatched by one of the Premier League big guns. ...

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No Thank You!

No Thank You!

A worrying rumour can be found in one of the tabloid papers this morning....

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Kinnear to Rock the Boat?

Kinnear to Rock the Boat?

The recent appointment, by Newcastle; of Joe Kinnear as their Director of Football may have ramifications for West Ham United!...

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Nani - There`s More!

Nani - There`s More!

The Nani situation is, I`m sure, going to rumble on all summer....

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Heading for a UEFA Pro-Licence!
UEFA Punishment Squad

UEFA Punishment Squad

Having left his position as Chief Executive, David Gill will be looking to make his mark in his new role as an executive member of UEFA....

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Lukaku can be our next great but...........
What`s the Mata Again?
It Was So Different!

It Was So Different!

This time of year, for us Chelsea fans, is pure torture....

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Seville Confirm Luna Interest

Seville Confirm Luna Interest

Seville have confirmed that they are close to striking a deal with Aston Villa over the transfer of Antonio Luna....

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Bacuna Speaks Roncrete & Improvements

Bacuna Speaks Roncrete & Improvements

New signing Leandro Bacuna has said how he'll enjoy playing with, and not against, Ron Vlaar because he's a 'hero' back in Holland....

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The AVFC Summer Transfer Action So Far

The AVFC Summer Transfer Action So Far

Randy's eigth season, Paul Lambert's 2nd. This is what has gone on so far (and historically)...

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With friends like Madrid …
Sanogo: Arsenal Move 'A Dream'

Sanogo: Arsenal Move 'A Dream'

Young Auxerre Striker Set To Join in July...

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Giant Striker Joins Villa!
Fixtures tomorrow - two already confirmed

Fixtures tomorrow - two already confirmed

The fixtures for the new Championship season will be released at 9am tomorrow, but two fixtures have already been confirmed....

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Dutchman In Line To Replace Mignolet?

Dutchman In Line To Replace Mignolet?

Simon Mignolet's departure from Sunderland appears to be just a matter of time from going through?...

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Reunited With Former Boss?

Reunited With Former Boss?

David Vaughan enjoyed a real high last season playing a key part in the win over Newcastle, but his Sunderland days seem numbered....

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Bruce To

Bruce To "Rescue" Bardsley?

Phil Bardsley almost certainly has no future at Sunderland under Paolo Di Canio, however former Black Cats boss Steve Bruce could "ride to his rescue"....

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Reed Finds A New Home

Reed Finds A New Home

For such a young player Adam Reed has played for so many clubs already, with Burton becoming his seventh....

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Rudd Extends Contract & Heads Back To Preston

Rudd Extends Contract & Heads Back To Preston

News of a contract extension and season long loan spell for young 'keeper, Declan Rudd......

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Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - Villa67

Vital Villa Interviews 2013 - Villa67

Villa67 is next for the Vital Villa interview....

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Latics Won't Be Playing Bolton First Game

Latics Won't Be Playing Bolton First Game

The Football League have confirmed that Wigan Athletic opening game of the season won't be against Bolton, Burnley, Derby or Blackburn...

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