Arsenal face an injury crisis ahead of the Carling Cup Final clash after Theo Walcott was ruled out with a sprained ankle in last night’s 1-0 victory against Stoke City whilst Cesc Fabregas emerged as a doubt after being forced off hamstring problem. Arsene Wenger hopes to discover on Thursday whether Farbregas will be able [...]
February 23, 2011
Given out for three months
Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given has been ruled out for up to three months with a shoulder injury. The 34-year-old, who has only played four matches for City this season, is seeing a specialist about the injury Wednesday. The worst case scenario is that he misses the rest of the season, but he is a [...]
February 22, 2011
Brighton & Hove Albion – the home of good support
If you were asked to consider where you would find the best support whilst watching a game of football, you could be forgiven for thinking of The Emirates, The Santiago Bernabeu or Old Trafford. Such stadia are obviously steeped in history, and have been graced by the greatest players the game has ever seen. But [...]
February 22, 2011
Terry says Chelsea players should ‘man up’
John Terry has backed under-fire manger Carlo Ancelloti and has insisted that his Chelsea team-mates must ‘man up and take responsibility’ if they are going to rescue their season. Last year’s double winners have seen their hopes of retaining the Premier League and FA Cup dwindling away. Chelsea were knocked out of the FA Cup [...]
February 22, 2011
Wenger won’t sell stars
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 [...]
February 20, 2011
Arnesen to take up Hamburg position
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 [...]
February 17, 2011
Gattuso charged by Uefa
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 [...]
February 16, 2011
RedKnapp urges Uefa action against Flamini
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 [...]
February 16, 2011
After Torres, is Kaka next for Blues?
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 [...]
February 14, 2011
Ronaldo retires at 34…
Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed that he is retiring from playing with immediate effect at the age of 34. In an illustrious 18-year career, Ronaldo scored over 400 goals and was named World Player of the year on three occasions. The striker won 97 caps for Brazil and helped his country to two world cup [...]
February 14, 2011
Rooney’s wonder goal a reminder of the man’s brilliance
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. [...]





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