Posts By Chris Henderson, Senior Football Analyst
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4.3KLeague 1The Tide is Finally Turning for Blackburn
As the final whistle blew steam into the freezing London air last Tuesday night, Blackburn Rovers fans proclaimed their club was back on track. A routine 3-0 victory over struggling AFC Wimbledon confirmed Rovers’ four-point (now five-point) lead at the top of the League One table after Wigan’s match against Bristol...
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2.7KFootballJanuary Transfer Window: The Story so Far
Chris Henderson, owner of Toe Jam Football, gives us a rundown of some of the big talking points from the January football transfer window so far…
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1.4KFootball3 Reasons to be Cheerful about the Football Calendar in 2018
Chris Henderson, owner of Toe Jam Football, highlights what football fans have got to look forward to in 2018… Got the January blues? Too much mulled wine and crisps? Forget those promises about taking a packed lunch to work every day, put down your temporary gym pass and cop for...
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1.5KFootballEuro 1968: The eye of a political thunderstorm
Chris Henderson, owner of Toe Jam Football, discusses the pandemonium of Euro 1968… 1968 was a turbulent year. In much the same way as in 2017, social unrest and division swept across the globe due to the actions of a small number of world leaders, and the equilibrium of the planet...
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2.5KFootballThe Engine Room: England’s Dearth of Midfield Creativity
Chris Henderson, owner of Toe Jam Football, discusses England’s chances in Russia… This week, England qualified for the World Cup 2018 in Russia, finishing top of Qualifying Group F. The job is now done, but the sluggish manner of the performances was far more significant. A nagging concern remains that...
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2.2KFootballAfraid to Play: Why Everton’s Poor Form is no Surprise
A guest piece from Chris Henderson and our friends at Toe Jam Football… “Afraid to play football”. This was Ronald Koeman’s damning indictment after Everton’s dismal 2-2 draw with Apollon Limassol. His players left the field to boos from the home fans as they looked sluggish and out-of-sorts. The boss...
