A huge upset in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg as Derby County beat the reigning Premier, European and World Champions 1-0. Rob Hulse even missed a golden chance to make it 2-0 when he missed an open goal after Kuszczak had palmed out another Commons shot. Not even the introduction of Rooney and Ronaldo helped as […]
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An alarming report on the credit condition of Premier league clubs was issued late Monday by Equifax. In a review of credit ratings for the top flight, Equifax declared that 10 clubs would struggle to repay their debts if they were asked. “We have listed 10 clubs as insolvent because they would struggle if everyone […]
With no UEFA Cup or Champions League games in January, it is a month for domestic football. Looking ahead to January, I think these are the five best games on the schedule. Jan 11: Manchester United v Chelsea – Buy Manchester United – Chelsea Tickets With an FA Cup game this weekend, the press has almost two […]
Over the last three months we (Randall) has written a great series of posts around the concept of best players, coaches, grounds, etc. In case you missed them, here are there links: The Yank’s Guide to the Premier League English National Team’s Greatest Players EPL’s All-Time Best XI US National Team’s Best XI Coming up […]
Sunderland have named Ricky Sbragia as their new manager, signing the 52 year old Scot to an 18-month contract. Sbragia won the job after taking over from Roy Keane and leading Sunderland to two wins and one draw in his first four games. Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn had this to say about Sbragia: “Ricky took […]
David Beckham lay the groundwork for him opting out of his contract with LA Galaxy next October during his introduction to the Italian media today. Beckham said that he has missed playing football “at the highest level”. Specifically what he said was: “But I have always said that I would always miss playing at the […]
Former Manchester United and England star Paul Ince was fired by Blackburn yesterday after a dismal start to the season that has seen Blackburn win only three games and they currently lie second bottom of the Premier League. With the transfer window looming, Blackburn wanted to get their new boss in place so that they […]
Sunderland announced this morning that Roy Keane has left his position as manager of the club. Keane had held crisis talks with the club’s board on Thursday morning after which it was decided the two parties would go their separate ways. Keane’s position has become under a great deal of speculation, but the timing of […]