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Christopher Davies
Christopher Davies of the London Daily Telegraph is one of Britain's most prominent soccer writers. He regularly covers Premier League powers Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League, and he covers the Republic of Ireland internationally. Davies has covered eight World Cups and is a former chairman of the Football Writers' Association in England.
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Sep 9, 2006
Continuing antics of Mourinho, Chelsea starting to wear thin
LONDON -- Three years after Roman Abramovich rode into town with his billions and bought Chelsea, the Russian's popularity is dropping faster than hopes of Wembley ever re-opening.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Sep 2, 2006
Keane-McCarthy antipathy makes for intriguing matchup
LONDON -- Circle the date in your diary -- Nov. 25, Wolves vs. Sunderland.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Aug 28, 2006
Thatcher deserves severe sanction for outrageous tackle
LONDON -- Many people in England reflect on the pain and anguish of the Thatcher Era and the misery caused by the former Prime Minister when she was in power.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 9, 2006
Eriksson lost the plot with World Cup squad
LONDON -- England losing in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. It's just like watching Brazil.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 1, 2006
England should not underestimate Portugal
HAMBURG, Germany -- Holland, which should know about such things, has warned England to beware of dirty tricks from Portugal's Men o' War when the teams meet in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 26, 2006
Hard to understand Eriksson's logic for not using Walcott
MUNICH -- To the surprise of no one except Sven-Goran Eriksson, England have a striker crisis (they also have a midfield crisis but more of that later).
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 17, 2006
England's performance against minnow doesn't bode well
MUNICH -- Two years ago at Euro 2004 Swiss referee Urs Meier received death threats after disallowing Sol Campbell's potentially winning "goal" for England against Portugal because of a foul by John Terry, a subjective decision but one to which video evidence gives credence.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 10, 2006
Overconfidence could sink England against Paraguay
MUNICH -- England will beat Paraguay in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
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Jun 3, 2006
Chelsea's spending spree may backfire in the end
LONDON -- Chelsea has new tactics as it prepares to dominate European football next season.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 27, 2006
England's showing in World Cup warmup fails to inspire
LONDON -- When England's "B" international against Belarus on Thursday was arranged earlier this year it was seen as little more than a loosener for players who had not played club football for two or three weeks.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 21, 2006
Henry says money not reason he chose to stay with Gunners
LONDON -- According to Thierry Henry, he had not thought about signing a new contract with Arsenal before last Wednesday's Champions League final defeat by Barcelona. The match over, Henry said he would start to think about his future.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 17, 2006
Barcelona-Arsenal final puts two great stars on a grand stage
PARIS -- There are signs around the Nou Camp reminding everyone that Barcelona is "more than a club." There should also be signs in Catalonia to say that Ronaldinho is "more than a player."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 13, 2006
Success stories cap memorable season for Premier League
LONDON -- After a couple of disappointing high-profile matches, those who rarely attend football games but love to put the boot into the national sport were almost at grievous bodily harm level with their attacks.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 7, 2006
Bungling F.A. suits have gone for second best in McClaren
After countless interviews, cloak-and-dagger meetings, secret talks and public humiliation for the Football Association after being turned down by Portugal's Luiz Felipe Scolari, Steve McClaren was named the next England head coach on Thursday -- 99 days after Sven-Goran Eriksson announced he was leaving...
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 29, 2006
English media get what they deserve if Big Phil takes charge
LONDON -- Having done much to press the Football Association's hand in forcing it to tell Sven-Goran Eriksson that he will not be the England head coach after the World Cup finals, the English football media found themselves in a pickle.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 22, 2006
Time for F.A. to get tough on abusive managers, players
LONDON -- Earlier this week Neil Warnock, the Sheffield United manager whose ego and popularity are at opposite ends of the scale, was sent to the stands during the 1-1 draw with Leeds after yelling to to the visiting manager Kevin Blackwell: "I hope he breaks his f leg next time," a reference to Leeds'...
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 15, 2006
Timing of Rooney-Owen row not a good omen for England
Hell hath no fury like a bookmaker scorned.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 9, 2006
New generation has Arsenal dreaming
LONDON -- From The Invincibales of England to The Unbeatables and Impenetrables of Europe, the Gunners continued their march toward the Champions League final with the confidence and style of a team that reflects its manager's football philosophy.
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Apr 1, 2006
Play of young Guns illustrates Wenger's eye for talent
LONDON -- We should have known better than to question Arsene Wenger's judgment.
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Mar 25, 2006
Birmingham players face scathing attack after blowout loss
LONDON -- A few years ago a Premiership player inquired how much he would be fined if he missed training. He was told it would cost him £5,000, which seemed like a good deal.

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