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Morning and Happy Friday. As we look towards another international break commencing this week, there is one question I see continually asked on Twitter (or do we call it X now?). Why does Gareth Southgate continue to call-up Kalvin Phillips and Jordan Henderson? It is a valid question, as Kavlin Phillips has played less than 400 minutes of Premier League football since joining Manchester City, and Jordan Henderson has gone into semi-retirement moving out to Saudi Arabia. The argument against either of them being in the squad is very easy to make. But there is follow up question which is...

It has been a while since I was as excited as I am today over a product launch. Probably not since we launched our football beer mats have I thought we were doing something groundbreaking in our crowded industry. But here it is... Our new shin pads are available in 3 sizes so they are perfect for adults and kids. We have designs for: Arsenal shin pads Celtic shin pads Chelsea shin pads Crystal Palace shin pads Everton shin pads Leeds United shin pads Liverpool shin pads Manchester City shin pads Manchester United shin pads Middlesbrough shin pads Newcastle United shin pads Rangers shin...

At this time of year, there is always plenty of confusion and misinformation floating about with regards to Premier League Squad List Rules. The below hopefully clarifies the rules: What are the rules? 1) Each Premier League squad must contain no more than 17 players who do not fulfil the "Home Grown Player" criteria. 2) The rest of the squad, up to a total of 25 players, must be "Home Grown". 3) Clubs can also register eligible Under-21 players above the squad limit of 25. Does a club need to register 25 players? No, they do not. In theory, a club could...

Tim Flowers Joining the club in 1993, Tim Flowers became an integral part of their success during the mid-90s. Flowers played a vital role in Blackburn's historic Premier League title triumph in the 1994-1995 season, displaying exceptional goalkeeping skills and a commanding presence. His agility, shot-stopping ability, and leadership qualities earned him numerous plaudits. Flowers remained a reliable figure between the posts for Blackburn, making crucial saves and contributing to the team's defensive solidity. His time at Blackburn showcased his unwavering commitment and dedication, cementing his status as one of the club's most celebrated goalkeepers. Colin Hendry Colin Hendry' joined...