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Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Swiss failure is big blow for Federer

Swiss failure is big blow for Federer Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Germans watch their big TV success again

AFTER another efficient German display to see off Poland on Sunday, defender Per Mertesacker has revealed just how dedicated the players are to the cause. Read

David Giles

Ramsey will have to live with his Arsenal decision

THE consensus seems to be that Aaron Ramsey went to Arsenal because of a greater chance of first team football there than Manchester United. Read

David Giles

City should brace themselves for a higher wages bill

IT seems Cardiff City are now experiencing the downside of reaching the FA Cup final as players seek vastly improved contracts as a reward. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Euro 2008 keepers blast new balls

GOALKEEPERS at Euro 2008 haven’t been slow in criticising the new Euro 2009 ball. Read

David Giles

Welsh young guns in need of old hands to start firing

I THOUGHT Wales acquitted themselves well yesterday in a match against such a top side like the Netherlands. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Twin swoop for United

AS Fifa president Sepp Blatter presses ahead with his plans to introduce more homegrown players into teams, a sign that it is too little, too late comes from Manchester United. Read

Neville Southall

Last Dutch clash resembled Eurovision – farcical!

WALES go into today’s game with Holland knowing that it will be a true test of how far they have come as a team. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Get ready for a feast of football

IT’S amazing how a major football finals can creep up on you when England are not involved. Read

David Giles

Spare us Fowler debate this time

HOW frustrating to see yet another close season being dominated by uncertainty over Robbie Fowler. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Promotion is what counts for Potters

SOMETHING has been bothering a friend of the Boot Room. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Cheeky champs shocker

THERE’LL be some surprise names like Twente Enschede, Atletico Madrid and Bordeaux in the Champions League next season. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Cruel - but a shoot-out is spot on

Penalties are no way to decide a major competition, say the fans (mostly Chelsea, obviously) . Read

Carolyn Hitt

A reminder of how big our small nation can be

ON THE eve of the FA Cup Final one of the most precious relics of Welsh sport was paraded around the dining tables of Cardiff’s City Hall. Read

Delme Parfitt

Wembley is a dreadful place when you are losing

NOT even a secret stash of Peter’s savoury products in the boot of our car could lighten the mood on a drizzly Saturday evening at Wembley. Read

David Giles

Chance missed against a poor Pompey

IT was good to hear Cardiff City players talk of their disappointment after the match on Saturday. Read

Ian 'Boot' Carbis

Final dream has to be playing in Premier League

ONE Cardiff City-supporting member of the Boot Room has been counting down to Wembley in sleeps. Read

David Giles

Gilo: There’s a big contrast in the final formbook

Outspoken Media Wales pundit David Giles gives his verdict on the big game Read

James Corrigan

Cup final dream is made for Super Joe

THOSE football snobs will undoubtedly be out in force this next seven days, scratching their oh-so knowledgeable brows. Read

Neville Southall

City can defy all the odds

EVERY bookie in the country is going to try and tell you there’s no way Portsmouth can lose the game next week. Read

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