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Legends that are set in stone

John Brewin

John Brewin travels to the Golden Foot awards to see some legends of the game honoured.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Can Rooney live up to expectations?

John Brewin, Soccernet.com

The soccer world sits squarely at Wayne Rooney's feet. But can the central figure in England's World Cup endeavor make the leap into a truly great player?

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Shearer: God on the Tyne

John Brewin

In the first of a new series, John Brewin selects Alan Shearer as a Premier League Hero.

Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009

Another new broom but same old squad

John Brewin

Carlo Ancelotti is the latest boss in the Chelsea hot-seat. Can he outlast the last bloke? John Brewin wonders.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2009

The finals reckoning

John Brewin

John Brewin documents the eight European Champions Cup finals featuring Barcelona and Man United.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2009

From Robbo v Diego to Ronaldo v Messi

John Brewin

John Brewin begins the build-up to Rome with memories of previous United-Barcelona encounters.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2009

Defending the indefensible?

John Brewin

No club has defended the European Cup since 1990. John Brewin shows where they lost their title.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2009

The pioneer of Portuguese football

John Brewin

John Brewin says Portugal's current stars owe a debt to 60s legend Eusébio.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Billy Bremner, Leeds legend

John Brewin

John Brewin on why Billy Bremner will always matter to Leeds United fans.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Young stars benefit from Capello's qualities

John Brewin

John Brewin says England's win in Croatia bears the hallmarks of classic Capello.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2008

Scolari to take Chelsea to new level?

John Brewin

John Brewin examines the options available to Luiz Felipe Scolari as he takes the Chelsea reins.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2008

European Nations Cup 1964

John Brewin

A triumph for Spain and General Franco's Facism as the tournament begins to gathers in status and popularity.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

European Championships 1976

John Brewin

A tournament forever remembered for a penalty. Czechoslovakia surprise Europe's big boys and leave a legacy in Germany.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

European Nations Cup 1960

John Brewin

A fledgling tournament won by a red machine with a black panther. The Soviet Union are the first winners of the Henri Delaunay trophy.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2008

Sven back but in uncharted territory

John Brewin

Manchester City face a season of uncertainty. But that must be better than last term, reckons John Brewin.

Story | Conversation | August 07, 2007