The Purist

The Purist talks pure football on a number of themes: Manchester United, Wilf McGuinness, the Busby Babes and Man Utd, the Glazer takeover of Man Utd, Euro 2004, Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona, plastic pitches, green wine, Steve Perryman in Japan, Warren Barton and travel, Ramon Vega and Switzerland v England, Neil Lennon, Alan Shearer and Didier Deschamps quitting international football, Gareth Southgate and missed penalties, Gary Lineker, Denis Law's offspring in employment, the heady psychology of football, now lowly Charlton Athlectic from their glory days and more.

Wilf McGuinness

Wilf McGuinness talks about Munich 50 years on, the Busby Babes and Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Malcolm Glazer Takeover of Manchester United

A lot of Man Utd fans are angry, a lot of them confused and even more are going to find, once the gestures have passed into old news, that they most definitely are not the potential fanbase on which a so-called FC United can be built from scratch.

The Psychology of Football - Mind Games

Sports psychology techniques and practices are increasingly used in the British game, but still lag far behind America, Eastern Europe, Canada and Australia.

The Artificial Pitch Debate

Articial turf pitches have been given the go ahead by UEFA to stage competitive fixtures from the 2005-6 season. The Purist looks at the mixed reaction to the reintroduction of artificial grass playing surfaces.

Frank Rijkaard

Frank Rijkaard and club President Joan LaPorta have transformed Barcelona's fortunes since Rijkaard became Barca's coach in 2003.

Charlton Athletic Community Schemes

Charlton Athletic - "Affinity" is a word that, if used at all, would appear to be taken for granted in the marketing corridors of your average English professional club these days. But affinity is the holy grail for the business development strategy of Charlton Athletic, and they are justly reaping the rewards, along with a few envious glances into the bargain.

Inside Euro 2004

Inside Euro 2004 - "We is European champs, innit?" represented a glorious stab at summing up a summer's football. The Purist looks back to Portugal Euro 2004.

Warren Barton

Warren Barton talks about England's chances for Euro 2004 and the business of football club breaks.

Ramon Vega

Ramon Vega previews England's clash with Switzerland at Euro 2004 and looks back to England vs Switzerland at Euro 96.

Portugal Euro 2004

A look back at Portugal Euro 2004 - What the Hellas was all that about? Greece's win in Portugal 04.

Football's Quitting Culture

Neil Lennon, Alan Shearer, Didier Deschamps all say goodbye to international football.

Gareth Southgate

The Purist talks to Gareth Southgate about England, penalties, the World Cup and Balinese temples.

Gary Lineker

The Purist interviews ex- England striker Gary Lineker and talks Japan, TV and World Cups.

Denis Law's Daughter

The Purist meets Denis's girl - Denis Law's daughter, Di - now Manchester United's press officer with an alleged soft spot for her father's other club - Manchester City.

Steve Perryman

The Purist talks J.League management, England and the World Cup in Korea/Japan with ex-Shimizu and Reysol coach Steve Perryman.

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