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2010 World Cup draw and qualifiers

John Brewin

As the draw for the finals on December 4 gets close, we look at the shape of the likely pots and assess each of the 32 qualifying nations.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Breaking down the World Cup draw

John Brewin

Need a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

ESPN Soccernet Preview: Aston Villa v Chelsea

John Brewin

John Brewin picks out the key battles of Aston Villa v Chelsea, live on ESPN2 Story | Conversation | October 15, 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

Premier League Team of the Week

John Brewin

Check out the cream of the crop from the weekend's action in our Team of the Week.

Story | Conversation | April 20, 2008

Beasley exudes quiet confidence

John Brewin

At the Nike uniform launch in Berlin, DaMarcus Beasley exuded confidence when talking about the U.S. prospects for the World Cup, writes John Brewin.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2006

Accepting the inevitable

John Brewin

Roy Keane can begin his long goodbye as John Brewin considers his Old Trafford influence and the implications for the future.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2005