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Football Shirts Round-Up: Fulham, Watford And Leyton Orient

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:42:12 +0100

Further to the shirt releases from European pedigree teams Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid and, well, Tottenham, there are a few other kits that have been recently unveiled and can be read about in this week’s round-up.

The Battle Amongst The Chasing Pack

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:00:08 +0100

TF90M wonders with Man City spending and Spurs set to join the ride, whether this is a defining summer for Aston Villa, to consolidate their place as a top six side.

It Is Easy To Laugh At Them - The Plight Of Problemed Teams

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:04:44 +0100

Monday regular on TF90M, Tim Sansom, looks at the mass hysteria directed at such fallen clubs as Newcastle, and questions could it be your team that plays the butt of the joke next.

Football Shirts Round-Up: West Ham, Everton, Sunderland

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:51:59 +0100

We catch up with the football shirt releases of three Premiership clubs this week in the TF90M round-up.

Tales From Robin Hood Country

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:10:31 +0100

Tim Sansom visits Nottingham Forest’s City Ground for this week’s column, posing a question regarding the possibility of opening up this country’s stadiums.

Fletcher And Scholes - United's Consummate Professionals

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:30:52 +0100

TF90M feels that Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes are a credit to their profession and the perfect role models for the next generation.

£80 Million: Absolutely Priceless?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:15:48 +0100

TF90M's columnist Tim Sansom reasons with the ludicrous amount of money Spanish giants Real Madrid are prepared to pay for Cristiano Ronaldo.

End Of An Era - Paolo Maldini Bows Out With The Utmost Of Class

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:13:55 +0100

TF90M’s Italian Correspondent Marzia Hazra pays tribute to the footballing legend and Italian icon Paolo Maldini.

I Predict Fixture Congestion

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:06:16 +0100

Tim Sansom takes a look at how the fixture congestion created by the extensive domestic game could just cost England’s ‘Golden Generation’ glory again in 2010.

Bumper Football Shirts Round-Up Part 2: France, Scotland And England

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 18:53:14 +0100

In the second part of our bumper shirts round-up we bring you the news regarding Marseille, Hearts and Bristol Rovers.

Bumper Football Shirts Round-Up Part 1: Barca, Bayern And Villa

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:24:12 +0100

As the football calendar draws to a close, following Barcelona’s European victory and Chelsea’s FA Cup success, the season for new kits takes centre stage. And in the first part of our bumper football shirts round-up we look at the new kit designs for European giants Barcelona, Bayern Munich...

Did The Signing Of Emile Heskey Harm Villa's Champions League Challenge?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:42:13 +0100

TF90M wonders whether the arrival of Emile Heskey upset the balance at Villa Park causing their dramatic decline in form.

Where Is The Magic In The Cup?

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:03:26 +0100

Following Chelsea’s FA Cup triumph TF90M’s Tim Sansom examines whether the tournament still has its magic.

From Hull To Hell: The Doomed Destiny Of The Tigers

Wed, 27 May 2009 17:40:32 +0100

Returning guest columnist Simon Harris delivers his views on Hull City and their last day Premiership survival. Perhaps just a bitter supporter or maybe an honest football fan. You decide…

The Different Types Of Painful Relegation

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:16:59 +0100

TF90M’s Tim Sansom takes a look at the different types of relegation teams suffer, and examines their consequences.

Luka Modric - Harry's Very Own 'Man Of Mystery'

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:16:35 +0100

TF90M looks at the difficult dilemma that faces Harry Redknapp with regards to Croatian Luka Modric.

Eurovision And The Champions League

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:23:53 +0100

In his regular Monday column, TF90M’s Tim Sansom compares the cheesiest music event of the year with Europe’s premiere football competition…

Football Shirts Round-Up: Bristol Rovers, Burnley & Stoke City

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:11:00 +0100

This week's round-up focuses on Bristol Rovers' initiative to combat the credit crunch, Burnley's new home and away shirts and Stoke' City's new away kit.

Almunia: England's Number One?

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:23:16 +0100
TF90M wonders if Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia would actually benefit the England national side.

Newcastle United's Nightmare

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:54:43 +0100

Following our article regarding teams that are supposedly too good to go down, Newcastle fan Simon Harris has provided TF90M with this controversial insight examining why The Toon Army are in such a dire mess.

When ‘Massive’ Clubs Fall

Sat, 09 May 2009 16:52:11 +0100

TF90M's brand new reporter Tim Sansom delivers an article regarding the clubs who are apparently too good to go down.

Tim Sansom

Fri, 08 May 2009 18:54:58 +0100

Having just completed a PhD in Politics at Leicester University, football has tried to keep Tim Sansom sane over the ups and downs of an intense four years of research work.
Tim’s family has had a proud association with Ipswich Town Football Club for over forty years with Tim now carrying...

Football Shirts Round-Up: Everton, AC Milan and River Plate

Fri, 08 May 2009 17:29:17 +0100

TF90M informs you this week of Everton's massive commercial deal, a possible new sponsor for Italian giants AC Milan and River Plate's new shirt design.

A Bright Future Awaits Juventus Starlet Sebastian Giovinco

Thu, 07 May 2009 17:54:36 +0100

TF90M’s Italian Football Correspondent, Marzia Hazra, returns with her views on the young Juventus star Sebastian Giovinco

Let Us Praise Xabi Alonso

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:36:52 +0100

We are very proud to unveil the latest signing to the TF90M Squad, Tim Sansom. In his debut article for the site Tim comments on the Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso.

FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009

Mon, 04 May 2009 18:22:04 +0100

Bruce Grannec from France has won the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2009 Grand Final in Barcelona and has thus become the FIFA Interactive World Champion 2009. The world's 32 best virtual footballers came face to face at Port Olympic in Barcelona on Saturday to compete in the Grand Final...

Football Shirts Round-Up: Holland and The UK

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:24:34 +0100

We head to Amsterdam before reviewing the latest shirt news from the UK in this week's football shirts round-up.

Dalglish In Return To Anfield?

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:54:06 +0100
Thefirst90minutes reacts to Kenny Dalglish's rumoured return to Anfield.

TF90M Competition Reminder: Win 'Ian Wright Legend' DVD

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:57:13 +0100

With not just one, but three copies up for grabs you can win the brand new 'Ian Wright Legend' DVD by answering one simple question...

Football Shirts Round-Up: Northampton, Chester and Yeovil

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:40:27 +0100

English League sides Northampton Town, Chester City and Yeovil Town are the subjects of this week's football shirt round-up.