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Football Trophies – Trophy Season is Here Again
The end of the 2012/13 football season is fast approaching for us all and that of course means… trophy season! The new 2013 Pendle Trophy Brochure is due out next week with an even larger range of football trophies at the same unbelievable prices (up to 58% off RRP) Pendle offer free printing on all […]
Final Week of the Pendle Sportswear January SALE!
The Pendle Sportswear January SALE is drawing to a close this week. Stocks are still available in most lines but may be limited so order ASAP to avoid disappointment, from payment we can offer Fast Delivery, with a kit delivered to your doorstep in 4 days time. With Fully Printed Junior Football Kits from just […]
Predictions for the new 2012/13 Premier League Season
The new football season is upon us and with it comes the annual question from all football fans “How will my team cope this season?” Looking at the Premier League it looks likely to be another Manchester led fight for the title but expect Chelsea and Arsenal to keep closer order this time after extremely […]
Euro 2012: Where Now for England?
In the past England have understandably felt a sense of injustice, a belief that an exit on penalties was scant reward for their efforts. Here in Kiev, they got exactly what they deserved. The statistics alone suggest England were thrashed 0-0 by vastly superior Italy and, unlike some statistics in football, they do not paint […]
Chelsea In Crisis?
Chelsea’s Ruthless owner, Roman Abramovich, has sacked André Villas-Boas after a string of poor results that has left Chelsea fifth in the league table. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion left Chelsea three points behind 4th placed Arsenal, and a massive 20 points behind leaders Manchester City, with 11 games remaining in the season. […]
Is Manchester United’s Less Experienced Squad Also Weaker?
When you look at the big names that have left the Red Devils this year, you cannot help to wonder if Manchester United are going to be the same formidable force that we have all been used to in recent years. Big names have either retired or left including Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Edwin van […]
Football Training 4 – Switch the Play and Create More Space
Football Training Session 4. Switch the Play and Create More Space Object of the Session: Give your players the confidence to switch the play from one side of the pitch to the other with accuracy and intensity, progressing the practice into a drill and then a game situation. Equipment: Cones, footballs. Set-Up: […]
Football Training 3 – Passing With Accuracy and Intensity
Football Training Session 3. Passing With Accuracy and Intensity Object of the Session: Teach players to pass accurately and move into space with intensity, building from a basic drill into a game-like situation. Equipment: Cones, 1 football per trio. Set-Up: Divide players into groups of 3. Set up two cones about 5 meters […]