Tim Stannard
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La Preview: Guti strikes back as King Gary gets ready for Valencia reign
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca Tim Stannard says that former Real star Guti has dominated the Madrid derby build-up with some provocative comments, while Gary Neville is turning the tide at Valencia...
The Week In Real Madrid: Ronaldo's brace keeps Blancos breathing, as Arbeloa treated to hero's farewell
By Tim Stannard published
The Week In... Cristiano Ronaldo's heroics will ensure Madrid enter the final matchday with hopes of lifting the title, and they gave Alvaro Arbeloa the best way to mark his final home game with a win over Valencia, says Tim Stannard.
La Liga Lessons: Real Madrid's understudies shine, but it's not all bleak for Barcelona
By Tim Stannard last updated
La Liga Loca Tim Stannard brings you the fallout from another Clásico, plus the rest of La Liga's events over the weekend...
10 La Liga Lessons: Atlético defence takes centre stage as Rojiblancos keep pace at top
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La Liga Loca The new year may only be a few days old, but La Liga is already back underway. FFT's Spanish expert Tim Stannard rounds-up the latest action from La Primera...
Same old story for Valencia, as Soldado exits in a strop
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La Liga Loca Our man in Spain on the leaving of Valencia...
Atlético look unstoppable, Valencia look like imploding
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La Liga Loca FourFourTwo.com's man in Spain, Tim Stannard, assesses which Primera Liga sides will be happy with their weekend's work...
La Preview: Big Two return to earth as Granada players beg for forgiveness
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La Liga Loca Tim Stannard sizes up this weekend's Spanish shenanigans...
Rafa: Perhaps not as bad as everyone thinks
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La Liga Loca Tim Stannard reports on the return to Real Madrid of Rafael Benitez, at least until Christmas...
Champions League: Saving the world with Simeone
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca As another European midweek clocks up the air miles, Tim Stannard has a plan...
Gerard Pique becomes Spain’s Mr Unpopular
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca Tim Stannard on why Barcelona and Spain's centre-back is not so hot in his homeland right now...
Real Madrid bask in Bayern Munich’s glory by aiming to woo Kroos
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La Liga Loca FFT's Spanish expert, Tim Stannard, assesses the day's headlines as the Champions League winners go on the prowl...
Elche continue post-promotion transfer splurge, as Espanyol have a clear out
By Tim Stannard last updated
La Liga Loca News round-up: Celta to Granada
Four ways Barcelona can show off Luis Suarez perfectly legally
By Tim Stannard last updated
La Liga Loca FFT's Spanish expert, Tim Stannard, offers a helping hand to the Catalan giants about their new signing...
10 things we learned in La Liga: Barca easing burden on Messi
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La Liga Loca FourFourTwo.com's Spanish correspondent, Tim Stannard, lists his learnings from another busy weekend of Primera Liga action...
Why Manuel Pellegrini was always destined to fail as Real Madrid manager
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Manuel Pellegrini FFT's Spanish expert Tim Stannard explains why it didn't work out at the Bernabeu for the manager they call The Engineer...
Madrid bid bugs Barça as Del Bosque becomes Lego leader
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La Liga Loca Tim Stannard on the latest events affecting club and country...
Messi makes mischief as Valencia go all English
By Tim Stannard last updated
La Liga Loca Tim Stannard assesses the fallout from the Ballon d'Or — and explains why Valencia have got eyes rolling...
La Preview: Florentino faces frosty reception, as G-Nev awaits Barça viewing
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca It's a big weekend in La Liga as Real Madrid face the music and Valencia's new boss prepares to see his side in action for the first time, writes Tim Stannard...
La Review: Neville stays strong, while Torres scores century sizzler
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca There's still no light at the end of the tunnel for G-Nev, writes Tim Stannard – but huzzah! Nando's only gone and broken his duck...
Barça praise messianic Messi as Granada say goodbye to another boss
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca Tim Stannard provides the inside line from Spain after yet another impressive Barcelona performance...
Ancelotti’s future rides on final Atlético showdown
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La Liga Loca Spain-loving Tim Stannard on a crucial night for Carlo Ancelotti...
Around the grounds in La Liga - Celta Vigo to Granada
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La Liga Loca More from around the grounds of Spain
Carlos Vela caught red-handed as La Liga stars wade in murky social media waters
By Tim Stannard published
La Liga Loca The ex-Arsenal man landed himself in hot water after telling porkies, writes Tim Stannard...
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