SWANNY'S WORLD OF SPORT: Irony is alive and kicking

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Alan Shearer’s rant about Newcastle United on Match of the Day last weekend was amusing, until you remember he also failed miserably in his time as Magpies’ manager, averaging the worst points per game of any recent Magpies boss.

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Alan Pardew’s rant about Christian Benteke’s alleged dive last weekend was powerful, until you remember he manages Wilfried Zaha at Crystal Palace.

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Arsene Wenger’s rant about Thierry Henry’s opinion not being valid because he sits in the posh seats was strong stuff, until you remember that the Gunners’ boss never appears to see very much from his own vantage point at ground level.