Saturday, January 30, 2010
Arsene Wenger Makes Excuses for Arsenal and Talks Nonsense: Martin O'Neill
The sight of an indignant Arsene Wenger has almost become as synonymous with Arsenal's defeats as flowing football has with their wins.
Le Prof has had his fair share of feuds over the years, and now it seems as if Martin O'Neill is the next manager in a long line to upset and be upset by the Gunners' boss.
In the aftermath of the 0-0 draw on Wednesday, Arsene Wenger labelled Aston Villa a "physical, long ball team" and continued his long standing dislike of O'Neill's side.
Birth Rate in Barcelona Explodes By 45 Percent: The Iniesta Generation?
It would seem that Barcelona is not just a hotbed for footballing passion. Barely nine months since their famous wins over Chelsea and Manchester United in the Champions League, the birth rate has soared by 45 percent in the Catalan city...
Friday, January 29, 2010
Arsenal vs. Man United to Make History: First Football Match in 3D
History will be made this Sunday when Manchester United travel to the Emirates for the top of table clash with Arsenal, but it won't be for the football on show.
When the match is beamed across the world, nine select locations across the British Isles will be the first match to be broadcast in 3D.
When the match is beamed across the world, nine select locations across the British Isles will be the first match to be broadcast in 3D.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Rafael Benitez To Juventus: Black and White or Red All Over?
It would seem that the soap story at Anfield has taken another twist, after Juventus confirmed that Rafael Benitez is their number one target to take over from the embattled Ciro Ferrara, and wood was definitely thrown on the fire after Rafa's agent suggested the move could happen...
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wayne Rooney Is Better and More Important for Manchester United than Ronaldo Ever Was
Wayne Rooney is in the form of his life. The 24-year-old has single-handedly kept Manchester United in the title hunt this season with a string of phenomenal performances. And while Ronaldo's presence may be missed, it is Rooney who is now proving to be the Real Deal at United.
When Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid for a world-record transfer fee of £80 million, many thought Manchester United's chances of retaining their title were gone with the Portuguese. No doubt United have missed him, but Rooney has stepped up to the mark in unbelievable fashion.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Real Madrid Beat Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea and Man City To Sergio Canales
For those of you who don't know, Sergio Canales is the hottest young talent in Europe at the moment. The Racing Santander midfielder has put in some unbelievable performances this season, and news that he is out of contract in June has sent all of Europe's top clubs scampering to Cantabria...only for Real Madrid to sneak in and sign the player.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Analyzing Tottenham Hotspur After Their Defeat To Liverpool
Let us start as we mean to go on. Spurs, are cowards.
There has never been a better time to take on Liverpool at Anfield. Morale was at it's lowest in decades, their three best players out through injury and facing the end of the season if they lost.
But what did Spurs do? The same thing they always do...
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Spurs To Beat Wolfsburg, Chelsea, Man United, and Man City to Sign Palermo's Simon Kjaer?
Spurs are on the verge of pipping Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich to the signature of Palermo's highly rated Simon Kjaer.
With Tottenham's two main centre halves, Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate, both suffering with long-term injuries, Harry Redknapp had instructed the club's scouts to scour Europe in their search for good, young defenders with potential.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Who Will Replace Rafael Benitez at Liverpool?
Liverpool are now out of all the domestic cups, out of the Champions League, and adrift in the Premiership. It looks as if Rafael Benitez will be replaced, but who is up to the task?
Boaz Myhill Heroics Earn a Point For Hull in 0-0 at Spurs
Goalkeeper Boaz Myhill was the hero for Hull at White Hart Lane today, as his virtuoso performance earned the Tigers a hard earned point in their relegation battle, while Spurs will rue the missed opportunity to open up a gap in the battle for fourth place.
The American-born Welsh international 'keeper was in inspired form all day and pulled off a number of impressive saves as Spurs piled pressure on the travelling Tigers.
Liverpool Tells Fans to Book Tickets Early for FA Cup Clash With Burnley
In a week where things have not gone well for Liverpool on the pitch, it appears that their off-pitch exploits are even worse. Yesterday the club sent out e-mails to all its season ticket holders to book their FA Cup fourth-round tickets early...
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
DEFCON-1 for Liverpool and Rafael Benitez After Abysmal FA Cup Defeat to Reading
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse, Liverpool's disastrous season under their bungling manager Rafael Benitez has almost hit rock bottom. Outplayed by Reading at Anfield, the once great club have bowed out of the FA Cup.
For many fans of Liverpool, Rafa has now reached his rubicon. Last season's progress gave him one more year to bring the club forward, but this season has seen the club lurch from one crisis to another.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Dimitar Berbaflop To Be Sold As United Gear Up To Rebuild Flagging Squad?
Dimitar Berbatov, Luis Nani, Luis Anderson, Nemanja Vidic, and Michael Carrick could head a sensational clear-out of Manchester United as Alex Ferguson wields the axe on some of his under-performing stars at the end of the season.
Chelsea, Spurs, and Lyon Battle For Dynamo Zagreb Starlet Dejan Lovren
As the January Transfer window gets moving, it now appears that Tottenham, Chelsea, and Olympique Lyonnais are chasing the highly rated Dynamo Zagreb centre half Dejan Lovren.
The 20-year-old Croatian international has caught the eye over the last couple of seasons as a player of some potential. Clubs throughout Europe have monitored the youngster's progress since 2004 when he first broke into the Croatian U-17 team.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Ten Football Predictions for 2010
The last year was a memorable one. Barcelona won the Champions League with the kind of display associated with Holland in the '70s. Real Madrid took their spending to £1 billion while Liverpool went backwards and Spurs finally look like they're ready to join the elite of English football.
English Premier League: January Transfer Targets for Every Team
Transfer Window time is upon us again. Arsenal are quickest out of the blocks having signed Wellington Silva from Brazil, but what other rumours persist? Where will van Nistelrooy end up? Who will Rafa sign? Will Fergie or Ancellotti strengthen the league's best squads?
Here's a look at some of the rumours doing the rounds.
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