Seb Stafford-Bloor
Seb Stafford-Bloor is a football writer at Tifo Football and member of the Football Writers' Association. He was formerly a regularly columnist for the FourFourTwo website, covering all aspects of the game, including tactical analysis, reaction pieces, longer-term trends and critiquing the increasingly shady business of football's financial side and authorities' decision-making.
Latest articles by Seb Stafford-Bloor
Chelsea's slump reveals something new about the club: the manager is finally in charge
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Chelsea Under Roman Abramovich, the Blues have been defined by player power. Lampard's response to recent defeats show that is no longer the case
10 reasons why everyone hates... Arsenal
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Arsenal Tottenham fan Seb Stafford-Bloor vents his ire at the Gunners as our series continues
Local Burnley pub to re-brand itself 'The Royal Dyche' after brilliant season
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In Other News... Soon, Dyche will be able to drink for free in a pub bearing his name...
How ice-cool Alderweireld is helping Spurs overcome the ghosts of their past
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Toby Alderweireld The Belgian has bounced back from an awkward start to typify this season's uncharacteristically composed Tottenham team, says Seb Stafford-Bloor...
Jordan Ayew: the unorthodox gift who keeps on giving for Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace It may not always be pretty, but the Ghanaian forward's goals have been crucial to a side who often struggle to create chances
Where does the money go at Newcastle United? Why the Magpies are playing a dangerous game
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Newcastle United Yet again, Rafa Benitez has been forced to feed off scraps as he looks to build on last season's excellent top-half finish – but Mike Ashley's penny-pinching could end up costing them dearly, writes Seb Stafford-Bloor
Where are they now? The Spurs team from Harry Kane's first start, August 2011
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Tottenham Hotspur The striker won a penalty – then missed it – in a 0-0 Europa League draw with Hearts. He's done a little better since, but what happened to the rest of that Spurs side?
Jose Mourinho must make Tottenham worth watching – something he still hasn't managed
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Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham and Jose Mourinho still feels like an unusual pairing – and one that's yet to provide us with any clear clue of where it's heading
The Week in Tottenham: Another big statement from New Spurs – but will they be upstaged?
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Tottenham Hotspur As part of a new series on FourFourTwo.com, Seb Stafford-Bloor evaluates a thumping win at White Hart Lane...
Watch: Usain Bolt train with Borussia Dortmund - LIVE!
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In Other News... Yes, it's really happening. The world's fastest man is in training with the Bundesliga giants
Who’s been the best Premier League signing of the summer? You decide...
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AFC Bournemouth Decent business or #headsgone lunacy? Upvote the deals you approve of, and downvote those you don’t thanks to this transfer downlow from Seb Stafford-Bloor
PremFlix: Is a Premier League streaming service actually a good idea?
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Premier League A Netflix-style Premier League streaming service is mooted, with supporters relishing the prospect of watching their favourite teams on demand. But in an increasingly tribal fan environment, is Premflix a good idea after all?
Where are they now? Tottenham's 1999 Worthington Cup winners
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Tottenham Hotspur Seb Stafford-Bloor looks back at Spurs' Worthington Cup victors over Leicester
Ranked! The 12 most disappointing Premier League transfers of the season
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Premier League For every great deal there are at least as many bad ones – and the below certainly haven't fulfilled expectations so far this season. Behold, then, the worst transfers of the current Premier League season. With apologies to Steve Walsh...
Why Aston Villa's spending spree ISN'T like Fulham's nightmare summer of 2018
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Aston Villa Having spent almost £100 million so far, some believe Villa are going down the same expensive road to relegation as other recent promoted sides. But there's a clear strategy behind Dean Smith’s transfer dealings
Year Zero: The making of Robbie Fowler (Liverpool, 1994/95)
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Year Zero How could it be that a goalscorer as prodigious as the Toxteth tyro remains so revered, yet also deemed a disappointment? Seb Stafford-Bloor recalls the season 'God' was outed as a Red
How Bournemouth's set-pieces are saving them this season
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AFC Bournemouth Eddie Howe's side are going through a dry patch in front in goal. Their new-found reliance on free-kicks and corners may just be their saving grace
What have we actually learned about England on their road to Euro 2020?
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England The Three Lions will reach another major tournament without a hitch... so what? Seb Stafford-Bloor on the crucial next steps
Watch: Qatar score beautiful long-range goal during friendly with Iraq
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In Other News... Akram Afif lit up the historic game in Basra with a corking strike from distance on Wednesday night
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo furiously claims foul after humorous mishit
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In Other News... Danny Welbeck feels your pain, Cristiano...
4 talking points from Chelsea 3-0 Burnley: is Hazard really back to his best?
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Premier League Seb Stafford-Bloor was at Stamford Bridge using Stats Zone as Antonio Conte's men eased past Burnley
Summer transfers: 10 major players still to move
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Transfer news Your latest transfer update, with news and rumours on the 10 most talked-about Premier League and European targets
Watch: Ex-Liverpool midfielder Suso scores absolute stunner for Milan
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In Other News... The Spaniard continues to thrive in his post-Anfield life at San Siro
No, Liverpool's new signing Takumi Minamino has not just been 'bought for shirt sales'
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Liverpool When players from east Asia come to the Premier League, they must still put up with tired comments that undermine their talent. How many more great footballers will have to go through it?
Amazon Prime's Premier League fixtures could herald a new age of on demand football. So what will change?
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Premier League Nearly 30 years of Sky Sports televising the Premier League has transformed our habits as football consumers. The potential of a model that airs all games would change even more. But is that what we want?