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David Artell
David plays his football at Morecambe and was an intergral part of the side that knocked Wolves and Preston out of this year's Carling Cup, both times away from home. David has followed in the footsteps of Bolton's Gary Speed by signing up to write about life as a footballer for betting.betfair.com.
FA Trophy Betting: Morecambe's mission accomplished, time to enjoy the off-season
The season is over for Morecambe; that is all but David Artell. He brings you the latest from their end of season awards dinner. He'll also be at the FA Trophy final, but who will he be cheering on?... Read more | Comment now
Non-League Football: Morecambe's David Artell on a weekend in Rhyl
For the squad at Stamford Bridge, the off season might mean two weeks on one of Roman Abramovich's yachts in Monte Carlo with various supermodels, but in the lower echelons of English football, it's very different.... Read more | Comment now
I'm missing the player of the year awards at Morecambe but I wasn't in contention anyaway!
Morecambe's David Artell on being invited by Betfair to the FA Trophy Final at Wembley, his choice for Morecambe's player of the year and his best mates in football.... Read more | Comment now
There's no such thing as a football team having "nothing to play for"
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on end of season fixtures, Petr Cech's bravery and falling asleep during romantic comedies... Read more | Comment now
If I were to become a manager I'd be in the David Moyes mould
Morecambe's David Artell talks us through the added responsibilities of being stand-in skipper, trying to revise for exams in a noisy house and why Gareth Barry is an important part of Fabio Capello's plans... Read more | Comment now
Choosing between feeding and clothing your children or playing football...
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on Rotherham's financial woes, being back in the Morecambe team and why it's not a bad thing that David James is a little crazy... Read more | Comment now
Has Terry been punished for his part in "Cole-gate"?
David Artell thinks John Terry may have fallen foul of Italian discipline after he confronted Mike Riley during that infamous Ashley Cole incident.... Read more | Comment now
Being dropped from the Morecambe eleven
This week David Artell tells us about being dropped for last Saturday's match, Martin Taylor's second chance and why Alexander Hleb needs a quiet word in his ear... Read more | Comment now
I'd never rule out playing abroad though Denmark is far too cold!
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on offers from abroad, swapping shirts and Chelsea's never-ending entourage... Read more | Comment now
Nothing worse than being on the end of a rough decision, just ask Frank Lampard
Morecambe's super stopper David Artell on the FA's appeals procedure, sulky skipper William Gallas and being late for training once too often... Read more | Comment now
Eduardo's injury was horrific but I've seen worse
Morecambe's non-nonsense defender David Artell on post-match celebrations, the best cheerleaders in Division Two and being jealous about Ryan Giggs... Read more | Comment now
Shrewsbury manager Gary Peters was delighted to see our match called off
Morecambe's David Artell on postponed matches, being fined for losing your water bottle and Frank Lampard's superb achievement... Read more | Comment now
Morecambe's just not the same side without Carl Baker
Morecambe's David Artell on bidding for squad numbers, Rooney's expensive absence for Man Utd and buying roses on St Valentine's Day... Read more | Comment now
England get solid start under Capello
Morecambe's David Artell reckons a dose of Fabio is good for our international 'superstars'...... Read more | Comment now
Adebayor and Bendtner took the whole being "passionate" thing a bit too far
Morecambe's star defender David Artell talks about the right time to retire as a footballer, ballons on pitches, Morecambe's newest player and "Headbuttgate"... Read more | Comment now
I couldn't hack practising on my own for hours like snooker players
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on overcoming injuries, Mark Selby and Nicolas Anelka's big challlenge... Read more | Comment now
Keegan is taking a huge risk in returning to Newcastle
Morecambe's David Artell on Keegan's appointment, the next England skipper and world football's new teenage senation... Read more | Comment now
We're just two matches away from a Wembley showdown
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on the prospect of making the Johnstone's Paint Trophy final at Wembley, clear-the-air talks with the manager and why talk of winter breaks are just nonsense... Read more | Comment now
Three-match ban wasn't the Christmas present I was after
Morecambe's David Artell on being sent off, watching from the stands and why the January transfer window is a good time of year for football agents... Read more | Comment now
Morecambe's resident lothario lets himself down
Morecambe's David Artell on beer goggles, Arsenal's bunch of youngsters and refusing to moan about training on Christmas Day... Read more | Comment now
My Morecambe team mates are no Ricky Hattons!
David Artell on waterlogged pitches, fancy dress Christmas parties, sparring partners and winning football bets... Read more | Comment now
The "Special One" Mourinho has the special qualities to be next England manager
Morecambe's David Artell talks next England manager, foreign footballers' dress sense and the importance of good captaincy... Read more | Comment now
Barcelona would be my dream club
Morecambe's star defender David Artell on training with Messi and Henry, Gazza's antics and why Birmingham may be a decent outside bet at the weekend... Read more | Comment now
I played Owen and Rooney and wasn't impressed by either
Morecambe's defender runs the rule over the Premier League strikers he's faced and who would give him nightmares...... Read more | Comment now
Not all footballers are thick and overpaid
Morecambe's star defender on the newest addition to the Artell family, Joey Barton's latest misdemeanour and Scotland's moment of truth... Read more | Comment now
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