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England vs Denmark poster campaign plays on futility of existence
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Back of the Net With the midweek friendly between England and Denmark failing to excite fans, the FA’s marketing team appears to be adopting an unusually existential approach...

Euro 2016 is a confidence trick, experts warn England
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Euro 2016 Trading Standards have urged against a seemingly straightforward qualifying group, writes Paul Watson...

Uruguay 2-1 England: Suarez answers critics with goals, answers
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Uruguay striker Luis Suarez believes he has triumphed over his critics by letting his feet and his mouth do the talking, as Back of the Net's Paul Watson explains...

Back of the Net's alternative Mexico '86: half-hearted waves, moral victories and sweaty delirium
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World Cup 1986 A sideways glance of the tournament owned by El Diego, brought to you by Back of the Net

Back of the Net's alternative 1982 World Cup: Farce, oranges, war and teeth
By Paul Watson last updated
World Cup 1982 A sideways glance at the Naranjito & Co. brought to you by the chuckle brothers of Back of the Net

Levy ‘just thought Pochettino would be a bit taller’
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Mauricio Pochettino’s honeymoon period at Tottenham is over already, as Paul Watson explains...

German team return to Campo Bahia to find Neuer has already cooked and eaten dinner
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net After surviving a scare to beat Algeria last night, writes Paul Watson, Germany’s players were surprised to return to base and find a three-course meal waiting for them, cooked by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer...

Alternative Group D Preview: Balo to Panama, Joel Campbell's rampage and replica kits
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net England have their work cut out against Italy, Uruguay and, er (who else again?), writes Paul Watson...

Alternative Group B Preview: Ballgowns, boxing and cartoon characters
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net The Back of the Net team continue their preview of the 2014 World Cup with a look at Group B...

Downing: West Ham players still believe in Allardyce
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Back of the Net The West Ham winger has faith in his manager, as Back of the Net's Paul Watson reports...

New Tottenham manager will be one of those people you got in the 90s
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Paul Watson with an update, or possibly backdate, on Spurs' managerial vacancy...

Clarke regrets thoughtful gift to West Brom chairman Peace
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Paul Watson on The Hawthorns' heartbreaking managerial exit...

Arsenal regret underestimating Gerard Depardieu
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Gunners were found wanting by European cinema star on Sunday, reports Paul Watson...

Jol’s Fulham solutions involve fundamental changes to rules
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Back of the Net Fulham players concerned with manager's extremist approach, writes Paul Watson...

Pulis aghast to find no "Naked Friday" at Palace
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Back of the Net New Selhurst gaffer astonished to find all training sessions are "togs on", writes Paul Watson...

West Ham sign Carlton Cole for 11th time
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Hammers unveil... oh, it's him again.

Nobody asks me about Barcelona, says irked Heynckes
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net You never get any credit domestically, reports Back of the Net...

Belated Newcastle offside trap snares loveable fawn
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net The Toon defence is in full action - a week late

Embarrassment as it emerges that Tahiti is uninhabited
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Oops - apparently, there's nobody there

Schwarzer already making an impression at Chelsea
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Goalkeeping coach: He'll make a dent in the bench

Anelka 'bitterly disappointed' to have joined West Brom
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Much-travelled striker isn't unpacking just yet

75% of all TV programming is Gareth Bale
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net There's no escaping the Tottenham winger...

None of the things Bosingwa does take your breath away
By Paul Watson last updated
Back of the Net Team-mates tell of unremarkable efforts in training
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