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Aspiring teenager who wants to let his views be heard. Hoping to be a sports journalist in the future. I'm a Reading fan, but expect my posts to be on absolutely anything football-related. It would be great if you could follow this blog :) Contact me on Twitter: @OllyAllen1998

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The End Of It’s Football Not Soccer

July 13, 2017 Olly Allen

Nearly four years ago on a Tuesday evening in October, a 14 year old football mad aspiring journalist sat down to write his first post on a new blog called It’s Football Not Soccer. It would be something to pass … Continue reading The End Of It’s Football Not Soccer

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Looking Back At My 2016-17 Predictions

June 17, 2017June 17, 2017 Olly Allen

10 months ago as the 2016-17 campaign was about to begin, I made my prediction on how the season would pan out in the top four divisions of English football and various cup competitions. Let’s see how I got on… … Continue reading Looking Back At My 2016-17 Predictions

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2016-17 Premier League Review Part 2 – The Awards

May 24, 2017June 10, 2017 Olly Allen

Yesterday saw a reflection on the 2016-17 season, as It’s Football Not Soccer looked back on the performances of each club during the campaign. But today is all about YOU (well, nearly). It’s time to reveal the team, player, young … Continue reading 2016-17 Premier League Review Part 2 – The Awards

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2016-17 Premier League Review Part 1

May 23, 2017May 22, 2017 Olly Allen

That’s it. The Premier League has ended for another year and all 20 sides are left to reflect on a season either of success or of what might have been. Indeed, it was a campaign that promised so much, yet … Continue reading 2016-17 Premier League Review Part 1

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Premier League Review – April 2017

May 5, 2017 Olly Allen

What We Can See From The Table Tottenham were the only side to win all of their games in April, with six victories from six closing the gap on Chelsea (who lost twice) to four points. Manchester United were the … Continue reading Premier League Review – April 2017

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Jack Grealish: A Young Talent On His Way Back?

April 24, 2017April 23, 2017 Olly Allen

On FA Cup semi-final weekend, my thoughts go back to the Wembley ties from two years ago. Mainly how Reading came so close against Arsenal, but also Aston Villa’s win over Liverpool in which a 19-year-old Jack Grealish was the star … Continue reading Jack Grealish: A Young Talent On His Way Back?

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Vote For Your 2016-17 Premier League Team of the Season

April 14, 2017April 13, 2017 Olly Allen

It’s that time again! Yesterday, the PFA released their six-man shortlists for the Player and Young Player of the Season Awards, prompting me to compile my nominations for the annual It’s Football Not Soccer Premier League Awards. There are ten … Continue reading Vote For Your 2016-17 Premier League Team of the Season

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My Football Bucket List

April 13, 2017April 12, 2017 Olly Allen

Football provides you with emotions and feelings that nothing else in the world does, and that’s why it is the beautiful game. My love for the sport will never die, and there a plenty of things I would love to experience … Continue reading My Football Bucket List

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Premier League Review – March 2017

April 1, 2017 Olly Allen

Our eyes were taken slightly off the Premier League title race in March with some of the teams at the top restricted to just two games due to FA Cup commitments and the international break. It meant that the battle … Continue reading Premier League Review – March 2017

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James Milner: The Premier League’s New Best Left-Back

March 30, 2017March 29, 2017 Olly Allen

James Milner has long been known for his versatility, traditionally across the midfield, but it was a surprise to many when Jurgen Klopp deployed him at left-back against Burnley back in August. It wasn’t the most convincing performance from the Englishman … Continue reading James Milner: The Premier League’s New Best Left-Back

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