Luis Suarez and the prelusory goal
Charlie Robinson on 5 February 2013
When players cheat to gain an advantage in football, is that morally acceptable? When they do so, are they even participating in the game at all?
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Stoke City articles
It’s ok, you’re allowed to not like Stoke
Nicol Hay on 14 January 2013
'All styles of football are as valid as each other!' scream Stoke City fans in the face of criticism. Nicol Hay still dislikes them.
Poetry, motion and Ryan Shotton
Nicol Hay on 14 December 2012
The Football Ramble meets Match of the Day editor Roderigo Mellencamp, a man that spins visual gold from football's base metals.
Bayesian officiating: A chance for improvement
Steven Maloney on 23 October 2012
Could a simple matter of Bayesian thinking furnish us with far better refereeing performances?
Falling off the diving bandwagon
Liam Twomey on 9 October 2012
If a player wants to be able to make the most of contact, then he needs to learn that there are subtleties involved.
Owen cleared to tear hamstring against Chelsea
Max Grieve on 18 September 2012
After signing for the Potteries and coming off the bench for the game against Man City, Michael Owen is now ready to do what he does best.
