Duncan Tucker
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A recent graduate from Warwick University, Duncan Tucker now lives in Mexico and works for the Guadalajara Reporter newspaper. As a freelance writer he also contributes regularly to Soccer365.com and many other print and online publications. Author of Mexico-themed blog “The Tequila Files”, Duncan mostly covers Latin American news, politics, culture, travel and football.

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Tottenham's Ranks Are Brimming With Young Potential

(0) Comments | Posted 15 November 2012 | (22:58)

With Tottenham Hotspur's senior side stuttering through the season under new coach Andre Villas-Boas, it may come as some consolation to fans that they boast one of the finest youth teams in Europe.

In the past fortnight alone, Spurs' youngsters thrashed the cream of Barcelona's acclaimed La Masia academy, winning...

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Review: 'Over The Wall' Shows Football Tear Down Borders

(0) Comments | Posted 27 September 2012 | (01:26)

Tainted by corruption scandals, racial abuse and players with egos as inflated as their wages, the world of football rarely produces stories of inspiration off the pitch.

It is about time then, for the emergence of a film that restores some faith in the human side of the beautiful...

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Why Tottenham Hotspur Should Keep Giovani Dos Santos

(1) Comments | Posted 24 August 2012 | (20:27)

Tottenham's Mexican forward Giovani Dos Santos has been a serial underachiever ever since arriving in north London from Barcelona with a €6 million price-tag four years ago.

Despite having warmed the bench for what feels like forever, the Olympic gold medalist is still only 23 and has a promising future...

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Why Manchester United Should Sign Hector Herrera

(0) Comments | Posted 24 August 2012 | (20:20)

Mexico's Olympic gold medalist Hector Herrera could be just what Manchester United's midfield is lacking.

The 22-year-old midfielder played a key role in the Olympic triumph, bossing the park with combative performances and composed passing.

Born in Tijuana, Herrera plays for Pachuca, a mid-level Mexican club which regularly makes the...

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Manchester Witnesses the Second Coming of the Stone Roses

(1) Comments | Posted 30 June 2012 | (19:18)

Forget the Jubilee concert, the upcoming Olympic gigs, or the announcement of a Spice Girls musical; the Stone Roses delivered the most exciting and important musical event of 2012 at Manchester's Heaton Park on Friday.

The Roses' first major British performance in 16 years (they played a short free concert...

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Are Spurs Now London's Strongest Side?

(8) Comments | Posted 1 December 2011 | (00:00)

While the Premier League is almost certainly destined for Manchester this season, a more surprising domestic upheaval is taking place in London.

With a third of the season gone, Tottenham Hotspur sit in third place, two points adrift of the champions and with a game in hand on all of...

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Breaking into Heaven: the Unlikely Resurrection of The Stone Roses

(1) Comments | Posted 19 October 2011 | (00:06)

This is the one, the resurrection, what the world is waiting for. After years of rumour and denial, it has finally been confirmed: The Stone Roses have reformed, with two live shows in Manchester, a world tour and a new album in the works.

This being one of...

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Why Harry Redknapp Will not be England's Saviour

(6) Comments | Posted 19 September 2011 | (01:00)

It is football's worst kept secret: Harry Redknapp will be the next England manager.

Everyone's favourite wheeler-dealer is the bookies' favourite to succeed Fabio Capello after Euro 2012 and has repeatedly admitted he would take up the offer if it comes.

"Until I get offered the job I wouldn't have...

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Is the Premier League Becoming a two-Club Dynasty?

(9) Comments | Posted 1 September 2011 | (01:00)

The 13-goal mauling dished out by both Manchester sides to their north London opponents on Sunday raises an intriguing question: is this the future of English football?

Having dominated the opening fixtures of the season, Manchester United and Manchester City look streets ahead of their closest rivals, leading to...

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