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If you would like to view my other work, which in most cases is more recent, please see below: http://russianfootballnews.com/author/matthew/ A website dedicated to Russian football. http://somepeopleonthepitch.co.uk/team A… Read more “My other work”

October 16, 2014February 21, 2016 by Matty Brown

Some thoughts on Newcastle United 3 Crystal Palace 3

I was going to do a match report on this game, but I felt my views would be better communicated via a ramble. Our width, predominantly in… Read more “Some thoughts on Newcastle United 3 Crystal Palace 3”

August 31, 2014February 21, 2016 by Matty Brown

Anzhi’s new approach is refreshing

Anzhi fans must be wound up at seeing their star players depart from their club. They must also struggle to regard the new strategy from Suleyman Kerimov… Read more “Anzhi’s new approach is refreshing”

September 4, 2013February 21, 2016 by Matty Brown

The ten best Premier League signings of the window so far

With clubs being linked with players on a daily basis, and expectant fans demanding big names, the transfer window is one of the hardest times for clubs.… Read more “The ten best Premier League signings of the window so far”

August 19, 2013February 21, 2016 by Matty Brown

Arkadyev-the man whose “organised disorder” led to total football and tiki-taka

Arkadyev and early Russian football My quotes and historical detail are taken mainly from the book ‘Inverting the Pyramid’ by Jonathan Wilson. The book provides great analysis on the… Read more “Arkadyev-the man whose “organised disorder” led to total football and tiki-taka”

August 5, 2013August 18, 2013 by Matty Brown

Pressured Wenger makes an uncharacteristic gamble with Suárez approach-4000th view special!!!

When Arsenal bidded for Luis Suárez people were in disbelief; the bid was so unlike Wenger. I, for one, believed the ‘bid’ was a hoax. As Arsenal failed to… Read more “Pressured Wenger makes an uncharacteristic gamble with Suárez approach-4000th view special!!!”

July 28, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matty Brown

What impact will Douglas have at Dynamo?

Douglas had been heavily linked with certain Russian sides. Dutch broadcaster RTV Oost reported that the Brazilian-born man-mountain had signed a four-year deal with Kuban Krasnodar. However,… Read more “What impact will Douglas have at Dynamo?”

July 25, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matty Brown

Don’t panic yet Anzhi fans!

Hiddink may be gone and results may be poor but there is still time for Anzhi to improve Anzhi fans will not be happy with their team’s… Read more “Don’t panic yet Anzhi fans!”

July 23, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matty Brown

Is Serie A the world’s dying league?

Serie A used to be cool. It was the fashionable, hipster league. England was one of its main foreign advocates. The popularity in England was largely due… Read more “Is Serie A the world’s dying league?”

July 22, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matty Brown

Doping in football-including Fuentes’ role in the dark side of the beautiful game

All sports have suffered from doping, yet football seems to be the most ‘clean’. There have been few real high-profile doping cases in the past. Of course,… Read more “Doping in football-including Fuentes’ role in the dark side of the beautiful game”

July 15, 2013August 2, 2013 by Matty Brown

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