Arsene Wenger has insisted that Arsenal’s midfield stars are not for sale after they starred against Barcelona in the Uefa Champions League. After witnessing his team defeat what is arguably the best club side in the world, Wenger will undoubtedly be forced to deal with speculation surrounding many of his players. The 2-1 victory at [...]
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Arnesen to take up Hamburg position
February 20, 2011
Frank Arnesen will become Hamburg’s new director of sport when he leaves his position at Chelsea at the end of the season. The former Denmark international is stepping down from his role as sporting director at Premier League champions Chelsea when his contract expires. Arnesen has been with Chelsea since 2005, but the 54-year-old will [...]
Gattuso charged by Uefa
February 17, 2011
AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattusso has been charged with “gross unsporting conduct” following his clash with Tottenham assistant Joe Jordan. The 33-year-old midfielder head-butted Jordan as tempers flared after Tottenham’s 1-0 Champions League last-16 first-leg victory over Milian at the San Siro on Tuesday. Uefa’s control and disciplinary body specified they will discuss the matter [...]
RedKnapp urges Uefa action against Flamini
February 16, 2011
Harry Redknapp has urged Uefa to discipline Mathieu Flamini after claiming the AC Milan midfielder’s tackle on Vedran Corluka could have broken the Tottenham Hotspur defender’s leg. Corluka was stretchered off at the San Siro in the early stages of the second half of Tottenham’s hard fought 1-0 win over Milan in the first leg [...]
After Torres, is Kaka next for Blues?
February 16, 2011
Those betting on soccer know that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovitch is never shy when it comes to making it rain with his money. He’s always on the prowl when it comes to acquiring the next big star and after making a big splash with Fernando Torres, he’s already eyeing his next move. In the January [...]
Rooney’s wonder goal a reminder of the man’s brilliance
February 14, 2011
Is it just me or did anyone else consider Wayne Rooney’s ‘wonder goal’ against City a tad fortunate? Call me scrupulous, but the ball hits his shin, not to mention the terrible marking and what was up with Joe Hart’s positioning? In all fairness, as an embittered Liverpool fan, I’m sceptical of any United goal. [...]
City staff member uses Facebook to start United hate campaign
February 11, 2011
Manchester City have acted quickly to defuse the embarrassment of learning that a club employee has been using the internet to mount a personal hate-campaign against Manchester United in the buildup to tomorrow’s derby. Ged Coyne, a full-time member of City’s ground staff, has closed down his Facebook account after labeling United as “scum” in [...]
West Ham beat Tottenham in battle for Olympic Stadium
February 10, 2011
West Ham appears to have won the rights for tenancy of the 2012 Olympic stadium following an increasingly bitter battle with Tottenham Hotspur. The Olympic Park Legacy Committee is set to recommend to its board on Friday that the East End club – which would retain the athletics track – is better than Tottenham’s rival [...]
Andy Gray and Richard Key agree cut-price deals at TalkSport
February 9, 2011
Tarnished football presenters Andy Gray and Richard Keys have been handed a career lifeline at TalkSport, the radio station that bills itself as the place “for men who like to talk sport”. It’s understood, that the pair have signed a deal to present a new daily radio show for which they will collect around £1,000 [...]
Arsenal’s capitulation is all too familiar
February 7, 2011
Just when it seemed Arsenal’s young guns were finally coming of age they throw away a four-goal lead at Newcastle. On a weekend that was full of goals and shock results, Arsenal and Newcastle served up a potential game of the season and one which everyone who was present will never forget. But given events [...]
England’s finest right-back in a generation says goodbye
February 7, 2011
Throughout his career Gary Neville’s discordance has divided opinions on either side of Manchester United’s dressing room and the news that one of football’s most divisive figures has retired will continue to polarise views. But love him or loathe him, Gary Neville’s achievements in the game are undeniable. Neville, 36, hangs up his boots having [...]





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