Cole in six week lay-off November 9, 2009 ASHLEY COLE could be out of action for up to six weeks after aggravating a leg injury in Chelsea’s victory over Manchester United at the weekend. The left-back was ruled out of Fabio Capello’s England’s squad to face Brazil in a friendly on Saturday after being diagnosed with a depressed fracture of the tibia. Cole, [...]
Chelsea boss Carlo keeps faith in Cech December 7, 2009 CHELSEA vs. APOEL NICOSIA CHELSEA boss Carlo Ancelotti insists he still has full faith in Petr Cech despite holding the goalkeeper responsible for Saturday’s shock defeat at Manchester City. Cech’s poor positioning allowed Carlos Tevez to curl home a match-winning free-kick and slash the Blues’ lead at the top of the Premier League to two [...]
Bosses round on ‘moaning drain’ Wenger December 17, 2009 PREMIER League managers last night rounded on “moaning” Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger following his latest outburst on weakened sides and fixture congestion. Stoke City boss Tony Pulis accused Wenger of “moaning like a drain” after the Gunners chief hit out over Wolves’ decision to field a second-string side at Manchester United on Tuesday night. Then, [...]
Portsmouth lose patience with Hart failure as Grant prepares to take reins November 24, 2009 PORTSMOUTH director of football Avram Grant is expected to take over as manager after the club sacked Paul Hart yesterday. Hart paid the price for a disastrous start to the season that has left them anchored to the bottom of the Premier League after 10 defeats from 13 games. His departure clears the way for [...]
Blacks back on track after landlords grudgingly agree to accept rescue deal November 23, 2009 LANDLORDS yesterday accepted a financial rescue plan for Blacks Leisure, saving 4,300 jobs at the beleaguered high street retailer in the process. Although many of them are angry about accepting yet another company voluntary administration (CVA), an overwhelming 98 per cent of landlords voted to accept the conditions offered by Blacks to ensure its survival. [...]
Fergie set to wait on new Dad Rooney November 2, 2009 MANCHESTER UTD vs CSKA MOSCOW SIR ALEX FERGUSON looks set to make a late decision on whether to include Wayne Rooney in his Champions League plans tonight after the England striker became a dad for the first time yesterday. Rooney missed training yesterday morning to be with his wife Coleen, who gave birth to son, [...]
FA probe Barnsley crowd chaos October 28, 2009 FOOTBALL: The Football Association are to investigate the crowd trouble during Tuesday’s Carling Cup match between Barnsley and Manchester United. The FA is awaiting statements from a crowd control adviser and referee Chris Foy after several incidents were reported. Seven fans were arrested at the game after trouble erupted at half time, with two more [...]
FA probe Barnsley crowd chaos October 28, 2009 FOOTBALL: The Football Association are to investigate the crowd trouble during Tuesday’s Carling Cup match between Barnsley and Manchester United. The FA is awaiting statements from a crowd control adviser and referee Chris Foy after several incidents were reported. Seven fans were arrested at the game after trouble erupted at half time, with two more [...]
Spurs tighten purse strings despite gains November 10, 2009 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has been warned there will be no January spending spree despite the club announcing record profits yesterday. Spurs made a pre-tax gain of £33.4m for the year ending 30 June 2009 – a figure driven by profits on the sale of players, such as £23m striker Dimitar Berbatov. With Redknapp’s men [...]
Petrov to rescue as City fume at Wiley October 18, 2009 WIGAN (1) vs. MANCHESTER CITY (1) MANCHESTER CITY boss Mark Hughes accused under-fire referee Alan Wiley of missing key decisions after being held by Wigan, but refused to add to criticism of the official’s fitness. City winger Martin Petrov earned 10-man City a point after Charles N’Zogbia had put the Latics ahead, as the visitors [...]