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Author: Christopher Bates

Wayne Rooney lookalike. Originally from Bristol, studied in Florida and currently live in China. Particularly interested in the development of the beautiful game in the Middle Kingdom.
With Karanka's goalkeeping dilemma solved the future is looking bright for Middlesbrough

With Karanka’s goalkeeping dilemma solved the future is looking bright for Middlesbrough

July 21, 2016 by Christopher Bates

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka is certainly building a squad more than capable of staying in the Premier League, but his goalkeeping options may be starting to give him a headache. Following the capture of Bareclona legend Victor Valdes, USA goalkeeper Brad Guzan has now been linked with a move to Boro on a free transfer, […]

One 2 Watch - Zhang Yuning

One 2 Watch – Zhang Yuning

July 14, 2016 by Christopher Bates

Christopher Bates profiles Zhang Yuning, a footballer that could finally put China on the footballing map.

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