Beckham out of World Cup
David Beckham will be out of action for at least four months, according to the surgeon that is set to operate on him.
Beckham pulled up during AC Milan’s last match with what looked like a very serious and career threatening injury. It also looks as though it has ended any chances the player has of playing in the World Cup this summer.
Seria A just got competitive
AC Milan have closed the gap on city rivals Inter to just one point at the top of Seria A after a 1-0 win over Chievo. The Rossanari grabbed all three points, despite a lacklustre display, courtesy of an injury-time winner from veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
Wenger going nowhere
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said that any attempt by Real Madrid to try and get him to manage the Spanish giants would be a waste of time. Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League this week and rumours immediately started circulating that there would be a change of manager because of the European exit.
Premier League 2009 - 10
Hull sack Brown
Premier League club, Hull City, have confirmed that Phil Brown has been relieved of all duties as the club’s manager.
Brown was struggling to keep Hull in a competitive position in the Premier League table and it seems the time has come for the side to move on in a last bid attempt to try and prevent relegation.
Fergie wary of Arsenal
Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he thinks Arsenal pose the greatest threat to Manchester United ahead of the title run in. That time of the season has arrived once again where managers start coming out with comments and phrases as a way of trying to put off their closest rivals. In this case, Ferguson has chosen to ignore Chelsea.
Primera Liga Weekend Review
Madrid remain on top on goal difference and a 4-1 win away to Real Valladolid saw Higuain enhance his strike rate to 18 goals in 21 games this term. Cristiano Ronaldo ensured he remains top scorer for the Bernabeu outfit with Madrid’s other goal in the game, maintaining his goal-a-game ratio of 21 in 21.
Hargreaves ready to return
Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has said there is good news on the horizon for club and fans as players are making quick recoveries from injury. Owen Hargreaves and Ryan Giggs have both been on the sidelines of late and both are close to full returns to the team. Hargreaves has been out for a long time with a troublesome knee and Giggs broke his arm in a match just after the New Year.
Rooney has no goal target
Wayne Rooney has insisted that he has no goals target for Manchester United by the end of the current season.
Rooney really is the man of the moment and seems to score in pretty much every game that he plays. He helped United romp to a Champions League win over AC Milan and is now zoning in on the Premier League golden boot.
Benitez wants togetherness
Rafa Benitez has reportedly told his players that he is sick of them playing the blame game and it is time for one and all to stand up and be counted. Liverpool have not played good and attractive football for a very long time, which has led to a number of poor and disappointing results.
Bale in fine form
Tottenham manager, Harry Redknapp, says that Gareth Bale has the potential to become the best left back in the entire Premier League. Bale has managed to hold down a regular first team place in the Spurs side and has managed to create a significant impact. He is now part of the Spurs side and the manager does not see him being dropped for a long time.
Liverpool beaten by Wigan
Things do not appear to be getting any better for Liverpool with a defeat at the hands of Wigan and a brand new controversy for Steven Gerrard. The Liverpool captain appeared to make an insulting gesture towards referee, Andre Marriner, during the match last night after he was booked for sliding into a challenge a little too late.
Wilkins wants stop to Terry abuse
Chelsea assistant manager, Ray Wilkins, has said that he thinks it is time for the abuse of club captain, John Terry, to come to an end. Terry has been receiving jeers ever since it emerged that he had an affair with the girlfriend of former team mate, Wayne Bridge, at a point in the not too distant past.
O’Neill half time blasting does the trick
A Martin O’Neill half time blasting was enough to help Aston Villa come through a potentially tricky FA Cup tie against Reading. Villa scored four times in the second half after they conceded a 2-0 lead to Reading yesterday. A number of players have said it is the angriest they have ever seen the manager and it seems his strong words did just the trick.
Wenger left with egg on his face
Its like that old saying, isn’t it – ‘if you wanna make an omelette you gotta break some eggs.’ Unfortunately for Aaron Ramsey, football is the omelette and the broken egg shell is his mangled right leg. The story was all too familiar for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who must be seriously close to serving up that omelette by now!
Ashley Cole injury not as bad as all think
Cole fractured his ankle during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to Everton on Wednesday night and despite the doom and gloom of the news, it could give the full back a chance to rest up before the World Cup.
Football League Championship 2009 - 10
Championship weekend review
Newcastle United returned to the top of the Championship table despite being held at the Liberty Stadium by Swansea while Plymouth revived their relegation hopes with a shock win over Barnsley at Oakwell.
UEFA Champions League 2009 - 10
Championship Weekend Review
Newcastle maintained their place at the summit of the Coca-Cola Championship despite being held 2-2 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. The Magpies drew first blood in the North East derby, courtesy of former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands’ dipping effort after just 16 minutes play.
Italian Seria A 2009 - 10
Weekend review
Inter Milan had their lead at the top of Seria A cut to seven points after their second successive draw, this time at the hands of Napoli. Jose Mourinho’s men started the weekend nine points clear but were held 0-0 in Naples, a result which moves the home side back into fourth spot which they temporarily vacated to Sampdoria, who beat Fiorentina 2-0 on Saturday night with goals from Franco Semioli and Giampaolo Pazzini.
Carling Cup
Championship Weekend Review
Newcastle maintained their place at the summit of the Coca-Cola Championship despite being held 2-2 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium. The Magpies drew first blood in the North East derby, courtesy of former Rangers winger Peter Lovenkrands’ dipping effort after just 16 minutes play.
News
Beckham out of World Cup
David Beckham will be out of action for at least four months, according to the surgeon that is set to operate on him.
Beckham pulled up during AC Milan’s last match with what looked like a very serious and career threatening injury. It also looks as though it has ended any chances the player has of playing in the World Cup this summer.
Seria A just got competitive
AC Milan have closed the gap on city rivals Inter to just one point at the top of Seria A after a 1-0 win over Chievo. The Rossanari grabbed all three points, despite a lacklustre display, courtesy of an injury-time winner from veteran Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf.
Wenger going nowhere
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said that any attempt by Real Madrid to try and get him to manage the Spanish giants would be a waste of time. Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League this week and rumours immediately started circulating that there would be a change of manager because of the European exit.
2010 FIFA World Cup
Great… I mean Oh greeaat its the world cup!
So another qualification journey has ended causing heart ache for many, elation for a few and a downright sense of loathing from the rest.
Yes the world cup is one of the highlights of the football calender, the Holy Grail of national pride and showcase for the world’s best talent.
Every four years that illogical sense of [...]
Lampard calls for calm
Frank Lampard has refused to get carried away with England’s impressive form and believes success in South Africa will define their progress. Fabio Capello has a perfect record in qualifying for the World Cup with seven wins from seven games in his first campaign with the latest win a 6-0 drubbing over minnows Andorra.
The win [...]
England have their foot in the door
As the saying goes, “You can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy a ticket.” Well, England are one win away from their ticket to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, and it would be a disaster of monumental proportions to blow it now.
They almost guaranteed next summer’s trip with a 6-0 whitewashing over [...]
Fulham soundly beaten by Juve
Fulham have been left with a huge task after a heavy defeat against Juventus in the first leg of their Europa League encounter. The teams have been paired together for the last sixteen round of the competition and Juventus have taken a quick lead, going 3-1 up into the second leg in London.
If you set them up they get knocked down, Rafa
Here we go again. Another needless round of international friendlies, another needless round of inevitable injuries.
FA Cup fifth-round replay review
Tottenham, Stoke, Reading and Aston Villa each secured their passage to the FA Cup quarter final on Wednesday night after Wednesday night’s fifth-round replays.
On a night when all eyes were on Europe’s premier club competition the UEFA Champions League, there were four fifth-round ties to be settled in England’s premier cup competition.
Tottenham 4 Bolton 0
Bolton [...]
In Rafa We Trust?
Liverpool fans are widely known for their loyalty and support for whoever operates the Anfield hot seat. It’s a characteristic which influenced an added a season or two onto Gerard Houllier’s reign before he was ushered out The Shankly Gates in the summer of 2004.
A series of cup successes and a runners-up spot in the [...]
Domenech slates critics and vows to continue
France manager Raymond Domenech insists he will not walk away from his job amid his growing unpopularity.
Despite leading the nation to the World Cup final in 2006, Domenech has often been a figure of ridicule in his homeland for below performances.
His reputation was not helped by a mediocre World Cup qualifying campaign which ended in [...]
Evra defends teammate Henry
Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra has defended France teammate Thierry Henry amid his handball controversy.
Henry admittedly handled the ball in the build up to William Gallas’ equalising goal which sent France through in their World Cup playoff with the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday night.
The goal has been the talk of European football this week, [...]
Henry controversy reiterates the need for change
I know what you’re thinking, ‘not another blog on Thierry Henry’s handball,’ but the reality is, even as club football returns this weekend, it’s the biggest topic in football at the minute.
I’m a traditionalist as far as football goes. I accept that players get sent off when they shouldn’t. That they get flagged offside when [...]
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