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Bayern vs Chelsea: Only the fittest will prevail. As the world’s top footballers prepare to meet in the Champions League Final this weekend, we explore what it takes to make it at the highest level....

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Giants vs Patriots Superbowl, Quotes from Parcells

Posted On Sunday, 05th February 2012 at 07:19

Bill ParcellsWith Superbowl XLVI on later tonight, I thought it would be good to share some of my favourite quotes from Bill Parcells.

Parcells won 2 Superbowls as Head Coach of the New York Giants, then took the New England Patriots to another Superbowl (where they lost to the Packers).

The British Guide to American Football

Posted On Saturday, 14th January 2012 at 18:30

marcus allenIn 1984 my schoolfriends and I got excited about the Channel 4 American Football highlights package on Sunday nights. Broadcast in the early evening, with Bonnie Tyler theme music, and nothing else on, it was quite an eye opener. (To set the tone for just about all my athletes there was no youtube, mobile phones, internet, and only 4 TV channels).

The consumate athlete - Herschel Walker

Posted On Monday, 07th February 2011 at 08:56

Herschel Walker has won his 2nd pro MMA fight at the age of 48.


So, he was an NFL running back, an Olympic Bobsleigher and now an MMA fighter.


He is an example to us all.

Superbowl build up - go Packers

Posted On Thursday, 03rd February 2011 at 06:49

With 5 must win matches successfully negotiated, the Green Bay Packers have made it to the Superbowl on Sunday.


They definitely have had to win with their B Game at times, relying on an unheralded running attack and some great defensive efforts.

Mike Singletary: Losing the plot with the 49er's?

Posted On Sunday, 31st October 2010 at 05:52

49ers vs broncosWhat is going on with Mike Singletary and the San Francisco 49er's? 

Thye have two number one overall draft picks as quarterbacks in David Carr and Alex Smith, but he is starting

Herschel Walker comeback.

Posted On Thursday, 21st October 2010 at 06:11

Herschel Walker is a familiar name for those of us bought up on American Football in the 1980s. His elusive running style was compounded by his physical presence. I remember him saying that he didn’t touch weights, but did 1000 press ups and 1000 sit ups a day.

It is interesting coaching young athletes today who think that 10 of each is a beasting.

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