Stephen Maunder
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Writes about everything from football to property. Having finally emerged from over a year of researching the history of the England football captain in the tabloid media, he can now be found banging his head on transfer windows and staying up late to watch the Test Match.

Entries by Stephen Maunder

Don't Upset the Landlord: Six Top Tips for Tenants

(0) Comments | Posted 3 June 2013 | (11:21)

Whether you're sorting out the deposit, calling up utility companies, setting up direct debits or filling out change of address forms, moving in to a new home can at first seem a little overwhelming.

One of the most important elements of renting any property is the relationship between you...

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Wigan Youngsters Callum McManaman And James McCarthy Shine In FA Cup Final

(0) Comments | Posted 11 May 2013 | (21:10)

It’s always darkest just before the dawn. Four days ago the Wigan Athletic players lay on the turf at the DW Stadium knowing that their days in the Premier League were probably over after a 3-2 home defeat by Swansea City.

A chance of redemption would follow with the FA...

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Eight Questions Tenants Should Ask Their New Landlords Before Moving in

(0) Comments | Posted 6 May 2013 | (22:11)

Finding a property to rent can be a daunting task, and after all the appointments, viewings and offers you are sure to be relieved once you have finally secured your ideal home.

Your attentions can now be focused on moving in, but before you consider how to get that...

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A Guide to Council Tax for 2013/14

(0) Comments | Posted 26 April 2013 | (11:47)

Earlier this month we entered the new financial year, with Council Tax high on the agenda. Some councils boasted about freezes, research groups complained about savage rises, and the rest of us were just a little confused by the whole thing.

In truth, Council Tax...

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Goodbye Tim Cahill - a True Blue Hero

(1) Comments | Posted 24 July 2012 | (00:17)

I was 15 years old when Everton signed Tim Cahill from Millwall in July 2004. I remember being sat in an internet café in Florida on a summer holiday, sending long and ultimately hopeless emails to my first girlfriend.

It was the summer of discontent at Everton, with boardroom...

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Tempers Frayed, Broken Gates and The Feuding Football Family: Two trips to Wembley Stadium

(0) Comments | Posted 29 May 2012 | (16:07)

I've been to Wembley Stadium twice in the last six weeks, for the FA Cup Semi-Final and the Championship Play-Off Final. On both occasions I was disappointed but not surprised at the terrible organisation in the area and the treatment of football fans.

In a country that boasts about...

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Time to Believe: David Moyes Has the Chance to Write His Own Chapter in Everton's Rich History

(0) Comments | Posted 12 April 2012 | (21:55)

"If you've got the guts mister, if you've got the balls, you think it's your time, then step to the line and bring on your wrecking ball"
- Bruce Springsteen, Wrecking Ball

There will be beeping alarm clocks aplenty in the city of Liverpool early on Saturday morning. Thousands...

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Bleary Eyes, Mince Pies and Drinking in the Morning: Ridiculous Times to Play Football

(1) Comments | Posted 3 April 2012 | (16:18)

The growth in live broadcasting of British football has brought increased financial rewards for the elite clubs, but has also resulted in a host of ridiculous kick-off times that have left match-going fans in the lurch.

However, broadcasters are not alone in making life difficult for football fans. Take...

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Fireworks, Rappers, Philanderers and Floppy Hair: Premier League Mavericks Just Keep on Giving

(1) Comments | Posted 20 March 2012 | (14:32)

The Premier League would be a much lesser place without the maverick. From the kung fu kicking of Cantona and hoarding bashing of Temuri Ketsbaia, to the loveable madness of Di Canio and Ravanelli, English football has always been peppered with players who will either leave you in the lurch...

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