Manchester United, Newcastle and Aston Villa are the Premier League’s biggest underperformers judged against wage spend April 21, 2015 Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa have been three of the Premier League’s biggest underperformers in the last two seasons when judged against their respective wage bills. In the 2013/14 season, United spent more money on wages than any other Premier League team with a total wage bill of £215.8m yet finished seventh after [...]
Newcastle United fans plan boycott as club’s £34m cash reserves revealed April 15, 2015 Newcastle United fans are planning to boycott their team's home match against Tottenham on Sunday, as revelations the club had more than £34.1m in cash reserves compounded already strong resentment towards owner Mike Ashley. Last month the club announced record profits of £18.7m yet it was revealed in the full accounts registered with Companies House [...]
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta makes vineyard permanently available on Airbnb April 9, 2015 After a competition to let one couple stay at his family vineyard, World Cup winner Andres Iniesta has placed "Bodega Iniesta" on Airbnb permanently. "In our cozy cottage you will find everything you need for an unforgettable night", boasts the Barcelona midfield maestro on the property's listing. "Decorated with a warm touch, you can enjoy [...]
Tottenham’s Danny Rose is latest injury blow for England ahead of qualifier March 25, 2015 TOTTENHAM full-back Danny Rose added to England boss Roy Hodgson’s mounting injury problems ahead of tomorrow’s Euro 2016 qualifier with Lithuania at Wembley by last night withdrawing from the squad. Hip and hamstring injuries have ended the uncapped defender’s chances of an international debut, either against Lithuania or Italy in Tuesday’s friendly in Turin, having [...]
Spurs star set to start after Sturridge woe March 23, 2015 ENGLAND boss Roy Hodgson could throw prolific Tottenham striker Harry Kane straight into his starting line-up for the Euro2016 qualifier against Lithuania after Daniel Sturridge was last night forced to withdraw from the squad. Sturridge suffered a hip injury during Liverpool’s Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Sunday and has been ruled out of [...]
Europa League: Martinez shields defence as Everton crash out of Europe March 19, 2015 DYNAMO KIEV 5 EVERTON 2 (Dynamo Kiev won 6-4 on aggregate) EVERTON boss Roberto Martinez downplayed his side’s defensive failings as the Toffees crashed out of the Europa League after suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of Dynamo Kiev last night. An equaliser from striker Romelu Lukaku on the night maintained Everton’s lead in [...]
Allardyce cools talk of switch to Sunderland job March 19, 2015 WEST HAM manager Sam Allardyce has dismissed suggestions he could return to former club Sunderland in the summer but admits his Upton Park future hinges on agreeing terms on a new contract. Allardyce’s current deal expires at the end of the season and has been allowed to run down despite engineering what has been, despite [...]
Is Ellis Short the problem? Sunderland’s massive transfer spend since takeover suggests Paulo Di Canio may be right March 16, 2015 Gus Poyet has been sacked as manager of Sunderland, a development that will surprise no one who has paid the slightest attention to the team’s fortunes this season. The club sit just one place above the Premier League relegation zone, have won just once in their last 12 league games, and have been [...]
Premier League: Rooney delivers knockout blow to Tottenham March 15, 2015 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 CAPTAIN Wayne Rooney made light of his home boxing video controversy after helping Manchester United muster their best display under manager Louis van Gaal to overwhelm Tottenham yesterday. Rooney, Michael Carrick and Marouane Fellaini all scored in a whirlwind first half as United bounced back from FA Cup exit [...]
Barcelona to face trial over Neymar signing tax evasion March 13, 2015 Barcelona will stand trial for tax fraud and administrative irregularities following an investigation into their signing of Brazilian forward Neymar. The four-time European champions, who describe themselves as “more than a club”, are alleged to have evaded around €9m (£6.4m) of tax in the 2013 signing of Neymar from Santos. The Catalan’s [...]