EPL: Manchester City Champions 2011/12

Haven’t heard that line in my lifetime.

Now for the events of the day.

The Drama


The Action with the best moving picture.


Aguero could have taken the fall inside the box to gain the penalty in the movement that led to the winning goal. While that would have been a dramatic moment – would it have been decided in his favour –  the fact that he played on, makes this all the more remarkable.

The Celebration


The Reflection



Having watched all the action on October 23rd, 2011, in a Union context, I can’t help but be reminded of Eden Park, as I take in this scene of sport, in Manchester.

Congratulations, City. Champions.

Liverpool for 2012/13?

What Say You?

Until Next Time

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EPL: All the Drama of Manchester through Paul Merson’s Eyes

You knew there would be drama on the final day.

If the sporting way of life captivates your consciousness, you will likely have been living their dream.

All of Manchester was on the hook, awaiting the result of the final fixture in the English Premier League season of 2011/12. It couldn’t be straightforward. It wasn’t.

Take a look at the drama through one man’s eyes – over to you, Paul Merson


Absolute gold. A classic and unscripted insight into the passion that unfurls when the moment moves you.

What Say You?

Next, we will hook you up with all the EPL action connected with the champions.

Until Next Time

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League: T-Rex Tony Williams in a World of Tackle

Talking of the Digby tackle, take a look at this from the NRL, in last night’s match between the Sharks and Sea-Eagles.

Pleads guilty; seven weeks.

Has a brain-fart and fights the charge; could get 10.


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