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Cherwell Statement on Covid-19

We have been made aware of a number of cases of misinformation and speculation in relation to the spread of Covid-19 at Oxford. A number of sites have, either...

OSPL SUMMER SCHEME

If you are interested in business and publishing then join the OSPL Summer Scheme! Who else can say that they worked as a business executive for a real publishing company whilst completing their degree?!

The Spectre of Virtue Signalling

Brian Wong criticises the use of social justice causes for personal ends

All (Partially Built) Roads Lead To Rio

With less than 1,000 days to go until the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals, Brazil's preparations are in turmoil. Progress on stadia is slow, costs are escalating, and several FIFA deadlines have already been missed. Aleks Klosok explains why world football's premier tournament could be heading for a late kick-off

Where The Heart Is

Aleks Klosok takes a closer look at ten Brazilian stars who have, in recent years, followed a path already well trodden by their fellow compatriots, in turning their backs on the lure of European club football in favour of a welcome return to home comforts

RemiX Returns

Why RemiX is dub-obsessed, and why you should be too

Garrincha: Brazilian Football’s Tormented Genius

A serial adulterer, a volatile character, an incurable alcoholic and yet undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary entertainers the game is ever likely to see. Aleks Klosok pays tribute to the controversial, colourful and captivating life of a man many consider to be the forgotten hero of Brazilian Football: Garrincha

Green (and Yellow) shoots of recovery?

Aleks Klosok explains why A Seleção's latest set of International Friendlies - an underwhelming 1-0 victory in Costa Rica last Friday followed by an industrious 2-1 win away to 2011 Gold Cup Champions Mexico on Tuesday - have left their under pressure Head Coach Mano Menezes will plenty of food for thought

The Boys From Brazil

Over the coming months Aleks Klosok will be reporting from Brazil on players past and present, A Seleção and the country's preparations ahead of hosting the FIFA World Cup Finals in 2014. He kicks-off by looking at ten players to keep an eye on in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A

Howay the lads

Unbeaten in eleven games in all competitions - a run stretching back to May 2011 - presently occupying a UEFA Champions League position and, as it stands, boasting the tightest defensive backline in the whole of the Barclays Premier League. Aleks Klosok reflects upon Newcastle United's sensational start to the new season

From Merseyside to Munich

Rejected by Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton as a teenager, an established member of the Tranmere Rovers first-team at the age of 18 and just a year later snapped up by German football giants FC Bayern Munich. Aleks Klosok reports on the remarkable and somewhat unexpected fortunes of Dale Jennings

Amsterdamned: Two

Huw Fullerton samples all that Amsterdam has to offer. No, not that.

From Europe with Love: The Final Countdown

Joe Nicholson makes the most of his last few days with beer and sightseeing in Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels and Bruges

Amsterdamned: One

Huw Fullerton samples all that Amsterdam has to offer. No, not that.

Let Europe Shake – Part Two

In the second part of his countdown to European Club Football's Big Kick-Off, Aleks Klosok looks ahead to an intriguing set of opponents that lie in wait for the four English clubs involved in the UEFA Europa League Group Stages

From Europe with Love: Part Three

Joe Nicholson speeds through Italy and Croatia as his trip nears its end

Let Europe Shake – Part One

As European Football's Elite Club Competition returns to the fold this week for its landmark 20th season, Aleks Klosok previews the UEFA Champions League Groups involving English participation

You just can’t get the staff…or can you?

Josh and the team at Turl Street Kitchen run into teething difficulties trying to find the right set of employees to staff the new restaurant and bar

From Europe with Love: Part Two

Joe Nicholson heads onto Italy with a quick detour through Spain as he continues his interrailing adventure

The Transfer Window Verdict – Good, Bad or Ugly?

After another frantic few months of rumour and counter rumour flying around and signings aplenty, the Transfer Window is now officially shut - at least, that is, for another 122 days. With all the deals done and dusted, Aleks Klosok gives his club-by-club verdict on the Barclays Premier League's summer spending

From Europe with Love: Part One

Joe Nicholson starts his interrailing trip with Paris' best offerings: early morning crepes and cheap sparkling wine

Pardon my French

Robin McGhee finds himself wet, not in Switzerland, and distinctly unimpressed with the 'things to see' on a holiday to Savoy

Young guns gunning to get going

With the new Barclays Premier League season well and truly underway, Aleks Klosok runs the rule over ten talented youngsters who will be eagerly looking to burst onto English Football's top flight scene this season