Month: August 2013
Gareth Southgate, the U21s and the job with no job description
Updated:The appointment of Gareth Southgate as England U21 manager is interesting from a number of perspectives; not least in that it raises the questions that it raises. Although some would…
Read more »Willian to ditch Tottenham and sign for Chelsea claims Jose Mourinho
Updated:Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed in a press conference today that Willian has chosen to join the Blues, despite the Brazil international having a medical ahead of a proposed…
Read more »Arsenal plot £60m spending spree plus Flamini signing
Updated:“You have to understand there is still a long way to go. The transfer market starts for me now and a lot of activity will happen between now and September…
Read more »Jose Mourinho’s striker woes
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has managed Chelsea through two games of the new Premier League season – winning both. However, he has named a different striker to play the lone…
Read more »Does Arsene Wenger owe the fans this summer?
With the news former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, currently a free agent, is training with the London side this summer with a view to signing a contract, does manager Arsene…
Read more »PSG pull out of race for Yohan Cabaye leaving door ajar for Arsenal
Updated:French nouveau riche Paris Saint-Germain will most likely to pull out of the race for Newcastle United’s highly rated midfielder Yohan Cabaye, which might leave the door open for Premier…
Read more »Bale or no Bale, Tottenham can qualify for Champions League next season
Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of putting together a team capable of challenging on all fronts under manager Andre Villas-Boas, even if they lose their crown jewel Gareth Bale…
Read more »FA’s new Respect campaign – Respect The Technology
Updated:The Football Association has launched a new campaign – Respect the Technology – to promote respect across the beautiful game. Starting from grass-root levels to the International arena, we find…
Read more »Luke Shaw: the Saints left-back tracked by Manchester United and Chelsea
Updated:After an impressive opening day victory against West Brom on Saturday afternoon, Southampton fans have every right to feel a sense of intrigue and optimism ahead of the 2013/14…
Read more »The new Newcastle United 2013/14 Home Kit
Updated:Newcastle United’s new official home kits sponsored by Puma are now available from the club’s online mega store. The supporters will get the chance to wear the shirt amidst the…
Read more »North London Lego Bricks: Arsenal and Tottenham to take center stage in ‘frantic’ transfer window end
Updated:It was as if a fuse had been lit when the full time whistle blew on Arsenal’s dreadful home defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. Those still sat in disbelief,…
Read more »Wenger must ensure that the Gunners aren’t firing blanks again
Updated:Arsenal fans will either be full of hope or despair as the transfer window draws to a close. With nearly two score of players exiting the Emirates and, to date,…
Read more »Foreigners in Premier League is no problem
Updated:Many fans from England and beyond are tied to a misconception in which the foreign players in the Premier League are doing damage to the quality of new English talents…
Read more »Dinamo Tbilisi 0-5 Tottenham: Soldado brags brace in a comfortable victory for Spurs
Updated:Tottenham Hotspur took a healthy lead in their Europa League first round play-off by eviscerating Georgian Champions Dinamo Tbilisi 5-0 at the Boris Paichadze National Stadium in Georgia. Andros Townsend put…
Read more »Europa League play-off: Dinamo Tbilisi vs Tottenham Confirmed Line-Ups
Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Georgia to take on Dinamo Tbilisi in the first leg of their Europa League play-off, looking to earn a comfortable victory. Spurs have made four…
Read more »SuperBru: Can you beat Lawro at Premier League predictions?
Updated:SuperBru is a free social sports prediction game. It’s a fun, competitive game for casual and fanatical sports fans alike. SuperBru’s Premier League prediction game is a fun way to…
Read more »Dinamo Tbilisi vs Tottenham: Spurs face a tricky Europa League play-off tie
Dinamo Tbilisi v Tottenham Hotspur Europa League Play-off Venue: Boris Paichadze National Stadium, Tblisi Date: Thursday 22 August Kick-off: 17:00 BST General Preview Tottenham Hotspur will travel to Georgia to…
Read more »Arsenal could have signed David Villa for €2.5M
Updated:Premier League side Arsenal have been criticised throughout this summer for the lack of transfer activity. Ex-Auxerre striker Yaya Sanogo is the side’s only signing of the new season –…
Read more »Roberto Soldado Ends Valencia 2.0 in Tottenham Debut
Updated:Roberto Soldado stood over the penalty spot with all the confidence and bravado that fans of Valencia had been so accustomed to. He slotted home the goal, cool as you…
Read more »Arsenal turn their attention to Benzema after failing to land Suarez
Updated:Having finally realized that getting hold of Luis Suarez in this transfer window is nothing more than a day-dream, Arsenal have shifted their attention to yet another Real Madrid striker,…
Read more »Chelsea will be patient in their pursuit of Wayne Rooney
Updated:With Chelsea travelling to Old Trafford this weekend for their third Premier League game of the season against Manchester United, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has recently revealed in an interview…
Read more »Arsenal put three past a poor Fenerbahce side
Updated:Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal (Gibbs 51′ Ramsey 64′ Giroud’ 77 pen) Arsenal’s Champions League doubts were cooled as they smashed Turkish team Fenerbahce with three goals in the second half away…
Read more »Real Madrid closing in on Gareth Bale
Reports have emerged from Spain that Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale is finally set to sign for Real Madrid. The Premier League side’s sporting director France Baldini travelled to Spain…
Read more »Arsenal’s “derisory” offer for Yohan Cabaye is strange, not disrespectful
Arsenal turned their attentions to Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye and tabled an offer which the Magpies’ boss, Alan Pardew, called “disrespectful”.
Read more »Wayne Rooney to stay at United?
After months of media speculation, Wayne Rooney seems finally to have settled his differences with Manchester United and looks likely to commit to the club.
Read more »Pique features in Nike’s new inspiring campaign – Possibilities
Nike are bringing back “Just Do It” as a concept and are launching a brand new global ad featuring an all-star cast of athletes and guest stars, including Barcelona defender Gerard…
Read more »Manchester City forced to dip in the market for a defender
Following injuries to Manchester City’s defenders Micah Richards, Vincent Kompany right and Matija Nastasic left, the Premier League runners-up look set to make moves in the transfer market in search…
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