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Crippy Cooke

From Ballon d’Or Hopeful to Football Outcast: What Happened to Hachim Mastour?

From Ballon d’Or Hopeful to Football Outcast: What Happened to Hachim Mastour?

What Happened to Young Football Star Hachim Mastour? Hachim Mastour was tipped for greatness after his early rise to prominence, but he faded very quickly after hitting adult age. So, what exactly happened to this young rising star? And why did he never realise his full potential? Crippy Cooke tells

The Rise and Fall of Anzhi Makhachkala: A Riches to Rags Story

The Rise and Fall of Anzhi Makhachkala: A Riches to Rags Story

The Story of Anzhi Makhachkala’s Fall From Grace Once considered the richest club in the world, Anzhi Makhachkala is now on the brink of extinction. But what really happened to this legendary football club? Crippy Cooke tells the full story. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width=

Abou Diaby: The “Next Patrick Vieira” Who Spent a Career Plagued By Injury

Abou Diaby: The “Next Patrick Vieira” Who Spent a Career Plagued By Injury

Abou Diaby’s Frustrating Career in Football Heralded as the “next Patrick Vieira” but plagued by injury - who is Abou Diaby? The Sporting Blog tells the full story, including Diaby’s stints playing for global clubs - and why he retired before he could realise his full potential. [caption id="

Blackpool FC Under the Infamous Oyston Family

Blackpool FC Under the Infamous Oyston Family

The Oystons: The Criminal Football League Owners Hated By Fans Blackpool F.C. has experienced many disappointments over the past couple of decades - and the Oyston family oversaw it all. But who were these infamous football club owners? And why are they SO hated by Blackpool fans? The Sporting Blog

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Mickey Thomas: Stabbings, Jail Time & Dealing in Counterfeit Money

The crazy true story of former Man United footballer Mickey Thomas.

The Premier League Striker Who Spent Three Years in Jail: Who is Lee Hughes?

The Premier League Striker Who Spent Three Years in Jail: Who is Lee Hughes?

The Story of Controversial Footballer Lee Hughes Premier League striker Lee Hughes was at the peak of his career - but a stint behind bars changed everything. So, what exactly went wrong? The Sporting Blog tells the FULL story! [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="699"

Luke McCormick: The Football League Player Jailed For Death By Dangerous Driving

Luke McCormick: The Football League Player Jailed For Death By Dangerous Driving

The Story of Luke McCormick: Goalkeeper Turned Prisoner Turned Goalkeeper Again Footballers want to make headlines for their exploits on the pitch, but there are many who get a name for themselves off it. Jailed during his career and notorious upon his release - Luke McCormick was that player. [caption id=