FA lose Wembley war
The Football Association has admitted defeat as it has lost a battle to stop the Wembley pitch from being re-laid for the tenth time in just three years. It is thought that a number of key England players made complaints about the pitch in recent games. The complaints seem to have carried enough weight to force the FA into paying for another pitch.
Pompey on strange FA Cup journey
The Football Association is set to hold onto fees, which will keep Portsmouth from going a long way to paying off their creditors. Portsmouth have accumulated prize money from playing in the domestic cup competition and face a reunion with former boss, Harry Redknapp, in the semi finals.
Owen out for season
Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has been told that he will not be able to play again this season. Owen picked up a hamstring injury during the Carling Cup win over Aston Villa last weekend. The news will also put an end to any ambitions the player had of making the England World Cup squad this summer.
Premier League 2009 - 10
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
Arsenal v Porto preview
Arsenal will have to claw back a one goal deficit if they are to beat Porto and make it into the quarter final stages of the Champions League. The Gunners currently trail 2-1 in the tie against the Portuguese side and will need to work hard to get back into the game quickly.
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
Arsenal v Porto preview
Arsenal will have to claw back a one goal deficit if they are to beat Porto and make it into the quarter final stages of the Champions League. The Gunners currently trail 2-1 in the tie against the Portuguese side and will need to work hard to get back into the game quickly.
News
FA lose Wembley war
The Football Association has admitted defeat as it has lost a battle to stop the Wembley pitch from being re-laid for the tenth time in just three years. It is thought that a number of key England players made complaints about the pitch in recent games. The complaints seem to have carried enough weight to force the FA into paying for another pitch.
Pompey on strange FA Cup journey
The Football Association is set to hold onto fees, which will keep Portsmouth from going a long way to paying off their creditors. Portsmouth have accumulated prize money from playing in the domestic cup competition and face a reunion with former boss, Harry Redknapp, in the semi finals.
Owen out for season
Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has been told that he will not be able to play again this season. Owen picked up a hamstring injury during the Carling Cup win over Aston Villa last weekend. The news will also put an end to any ambitions the player had of making the England World Cup squad this summer.
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 [...]
United beat Moscow to equal record
Manchester United have equalled the Champions League record for the highest amount of unbeaten away games. The record had been held by Ajax but Luis Valencia’s single goal against CSKA Moscow last night meant that United drew level with the historic Dutch side.
It was an unconvincing United display on a bitterly cold evening in Moscow. [...]
Manchester United manager walks out of press conference
Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, walked out of a press conference ahead of his side’s game against CSKA Moscow. The Scot says he was at the press meeting to talk about his team’s Champions League match and not the Football Association charge he has just been given for making comments about the fitness of [...]
Owen_ready_for_Anfield_return
Michael Owen says he is not expecting a warm reception when Manchester United make the short trip to Anfield in only a few days time. Owen of course made his name at Liverpool but will probably be verbally abused every time he touches the ball for joining United.
The rivalry between United and Liverpool is probably [...]
New Birmingham City owner promises cash
New Birmingham City owner, Carson Yeung, has said that his club will have up to £40 million to spend when the January transfer window opens. Yeung has joined a long list of foreign owners who have now made huge investments in the Premier League.
There has been a lot of criticism sent in Birmingham’s direction because [...]
Riera insists there is no Liverpool crisis
Liverpool midfield player, Albert Riera, has rubbished talk that his club are in crisis. Riera has taken a little bit of time to settle into English football and way of life but now he has cemented his place in the Liverpool squad he is having a little bit more to say.
The left winger has played [...]
England strolled to a 3-0 win
England strolled to a 3-0 victory over Belarus thanks to goals from Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips. However, it was David Beckham who stole the show as he came on for the last half an hour and produced a vintage display.
Beckham was in fine form and played many precise passes and crosses and set up [...]
Rio Ferdinand has escaped the axe ahead of England v Belarus
Rio Ferdinand has escaped the axe ahead of England’s game against Belarus this evening. Ferdinand was the cause of the error that led to goalkeeper, Robert Green, from being sent off against Ukraine over the weekend.
Fabio Capello has demanded an automatic improvement from his side and the Italian is no stranger to [...]
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