Father of Arsenal star Bendtner adds to confusion over »
We reported yesterday that Arsenal and Denmark striker Nicklas Bendtner would not be able to play for the next 2 months after having suffered a setback to his groin injury healing process. Later on last night also the Danish FA confirmed the news stating the Danish 'Player-of-the-Year' was out until next year at the earliest. However, Thomas [...]
Torres makes his feelings absolutely clear about the »
Fernando Torres was blatantly frank this time and didn't even try to mask his words: The Merseysiders need a new owner (or owners) before they can even think of becoming a big side again. This has the direct conclusion that The Reds ace is blaming the Tom Hicks and George Gillett regime for the decline of the Anfield club that saw them finish [...]
Wenger upset at treatment Spurs have received »
Arsene Wenger is not one to be slow when it comes to making comments in relation to rough football and usually he is derided for what some believe to be whining and moaning when his Arsenal side have suffered a defeat or dropped points against lowly teams, not this time, in fact this time he is using Arsenal's bitter North London rivals Tottenham [...]
Barcelona consider an improved offer for Javier »
If at first you don’t succeed, just tap up the player and get him to stop playing for his existing club. That could easily be the motto of FC Barcelona, who might have failed to land the signature of Cesc Fabregas in the summer, although appear intent on landing Javier Mascherano from Liverpool. Barca bid around £12 million for the Argentina [...]
Arsenal title challenge dismissed out of hand »
The lack of silverware at Arsenal over the last few years has seen some start to question whether the Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, still has that special touch. Well, no less that the self appointed “Special One” Jose Mourinho has joined the growing list of Wenger critics. Mourinho as usual was at his egotistical best commenting on [...]
After six long years the Premier League may finally »
It has always been suspected that the so called elite managers get away with far more than managers with lesser reputations and based on the length of time it has taken the Premier League to act over Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson's refusal to give post match interviews to the BBC one can hardly be surprised that this opinion of bias within the [...]
£1 billion fantasy for David Beckham farewell »
A planned 'last dance' for David Beckham at Old Trafford is said to be worth a billion Stirlings all to be given to charity. The game in concern involves LA Galaxy paying Manchester United a visit next summer, with marketing plans to grant TV broadcasting rights to the highest bidder, according to the Daily Star Sunday. The newspaper adds that [...]
Walking talking electric man has more to come, says »
Arsene Wenger saved no breathe in praising the hat-trick hero of the Gunners Theo Walcott. Wenger would dub him 'electric' and says to wait for more to come from the young England striker. "Theo is more electric than he has been," Wenger started. "He mixed well the final ball and the finishing, which is a sign a player is more mature. Let's not [...]
“We are getting stronger” claims Liverpool »
Joe Cole may not be eligible to play for The Reds in their Monday tricky trip to Eastlands, but he says he will be cheering for his teammates and is warning Manchester City not to take them lightly. Cole had been dismissed in Liverpool's opening fixture vs Arsenal, but he feels the Merseysiders can take confidence from the display they offered [...]
Wenger hopeful of last minute signings »
Arsene Wenger revealed there maybe 'more than one' new player coming to the Emirates before the summer transfer window is slammed shut by the end of this month, as he believes Arsenal are still 'short in numbers' and admits there's a real need for more back-line members. Sevilla's coach gave us a hint when he expressed his sorrow over the fact [...]
Phil Neville backs teammate for England impact »
Former Man Utd player and current Everton skipper Phil Neville is convinced his teammate Jack Rodwell will make the English national team soon enough, as he (Rodwell) is 'one of the best youngsters around' according to Neville. Rodwell, who is also an England U-21 squad member had signed a 5-year deal with the Goodison Park outfit last May, [...]
Paul the Octopus backing England 2018 world cup bid »
Most of our readers will surely remember Paul the Octopus, who was made famous in the summer by predicting correctly the outcome of all 7 games of germany plus the outcome of the final between Spain and Holland. Now he is back at it again, supporting England's bid to host the WC 2018 finals. "After his success during South Africa 2010, Paul the [...]