My dream to play for Barca, says Robinho October 15, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY striker Robinho has opened the door to a possible move to Barcelona by admitting he would love to play for the European champions. The Brazilian arrived at Eastlands in a £32m deal from Real Madrid last summer but has failed to properly settle in the Premier League amid constant rumours of an impending [...]
My dream to play for Barca, says Robinho October 15, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY striker Robinho has opened the door to a possible move to Barcelona by admitting he would love to play for the European champions. The Brazilian arrived at Eastlands in a £32m deal from Real Madrid last summer but has failed to properly settle in the Premier League amid constant rumours of an impending [...]
Bellamy dodges ban as FA decide to warn striker September 22, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY striker Craig Bellamy yesterday escaped punishment for his altercation with a pitch invader during Sunday’s explosive derby at Manchester United. The Football Association decided only to issue Bellamy with a warning for the clash, in which he appeared to push the spectator in the face while the man was being held by stewards. [...]
Bellamy dodges ban as FA decide to warn striker September 22, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY striker Craig Bellamy yesterday escaped punishment for his altercation with a pitch invader during Sunday’s explosive derby at Manchester United. The Football Association decided only to issue Bellamy with a warning for the clash, in which he appeared to push the spectator in the face while the man was being held by stewards. [...]
Adebayor hit with double charge after ugly display September 15, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY striker Emmanuel Adebayor is facing a lengthy suspension after being hit with two separate charges by the Football Association for his actions in his side’s 4-2 win over former club Arsenal on Saturday. The 25-year-old is staring at a three-game ban if found guilty of a violent conduct charge in relation to his [...]
Evergreen Giggs rolls back the years to rescue United September 30, 2009 MANCHESTER UTD (2) vs WOLFSBURG (1) MANCHESTER UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson hailed golden oldie Ryan Giggs after the Welshman saved his side from an embarrassing Champions League defeat at Old Trafford. Giggs, 35, cancelled out Edin Dzeko’s shock opener with his 150th goal in United colours before then setting up Michael Carrick for a [...]
Megson: Fergie’s been hung out to dry October 14, 2009 BOLTON manager Gary Megson insists Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson has been unfairly criticised for his attack on referee Alan Wiley. Ferguson has been asked by the Football Association to explain the remarks, in which he said Wiley had struggled to keep pace with play and “needed a rest”. The United chief has since [...]
Benayoun plays down Man City move rumours October 12, 2009 LIVERPOOL midfielder Yossi Benayoun has distanced himself from reports he could leave Anfield for big-spending Manchester City in January. The Israel captain has shone on occasion this season but remains outside of Rafael Benitez’s core of most trusted players. City, meanwhile, are being tipped to launch another assault on the transfer market when the window [...]
Carrick aims to seize England opportunity October 7, 2009 MICHAEL CARRICK is desperate for the chance to impress boss Fabio Capello in Ukraine on Saturday – and play a part in helping England maintain their 100 per cent World Cup qualifying record. The Manchester United midfielder has continually struggled to hold down a regular starting place in the England midfield, often playing second fiddle [...]
Carrick aims to seize England opportunity October 7, 2009 MICHAEL CARRICK is desperate for the chance to impress boss Fabio Capello in Ukraine on Saturday – and play a part in helping England maintain their 100 per cent World Cup qualifying record. The Manchester United midfielder has continually struggled to hold down a regular starting place in the England midfield, often playing second fiddle [...]