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World Cup 2014: Matchday Nineteen (Last 16)

Posted on Jul 2, 2014 by NFB

Argentina 1 – 0 Switzerland It was a cagey start from both teams.  The Swiss quickly showed their plan to suffocate the Argentinean star names with a mountain of defenders, while they broke down the left with Inler and Shaquri. … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Fourteen (Group F, E)

Posted on Jun 26, 2014 by NFB

Nigeria 2 – 3 Argentina A game characterised by rapid activity at the opening and closing of each half, where neither side really seemed too bothered taking it seriously. Messi was showing his strengths throughout the game, smashing the ball … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Nine (Group D, E)

Posted on Jun 21, 2014 by NFB

Italy 0 – 1 Costa Rica This team are the real deal. Not only did they beat a side with the quality of Italy, but they did it with style and panache. Costa Rica made it an even contest from … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2014: Matchday Four (Group E, F)

Posted on Jun 16, 2014 by NFB

Switzerland 2 – 1 Ecuador It was a dull start to the contest, with neither team offering much threat or cohesion in the opening 20 or so minutes. Save for Shaqiri’s curling effort, both teams seemed stuck to long balls … Continue reading →

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Better Know A Micro-Party: Direct Democracy

Posted on Dec 23, 2010 by NFB

Another of the new ones. Name: Direct Democracy Ireland Founded: 2010 Leader: Raymond Whitehead Representation: None Politically: Left Associated With: Pro-Political Reform, Pro-Environment Notable Members: None Online: http://www.directdemocracyireland.org/ History Founded earlier this year by photographer (slash restaurateur, slash poet) Raymond Whitehead, DDI … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Fifteen

Posted on Jun 25, 2010 by NFB

Brazil 0-0 Portugal A boring contest, the result of Portugal’s hammering of North Korea. With no need to seek a victory, they were able to spend the game practising their defensive tactics. In this, they excelled. Brazil were the more attacking force … Continue reading →

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Sporstball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Eleven

Posted on Jun 21, 2010 by NFB

Portugal 7-0 North Korea An utter mauling, though it took 50 minutes for it to really start. The frailties of the NK team were there for all to see and the Portuguese took full advantage of their collapsing defence. The Koreans … Continue reading →

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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Six

Posted on Jun 16, 2010 by NFB

Chile 1-0 Honduras Straightforward game. Chile were a much slicker outfit then their Central American opponents. Scoreline would have been higher but for the Honduras goalkeeper but that seems to be the story of the World Cup so far. Chile impressed … Continue reading →

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