European champions Spain were given no favors this morning when the draw for the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying rounds were made. Spain’s group includes the Czech Republic, Scotland, Lithuania and Liechtenstein. Runners up in 2008 Germany were handed a much easier draw as they will play Austria, Belgium, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and the side they beat […]
Premier League
Dirk Kuyt’s 55th-minute header settled the Merseyside derby in Liverpool favor, while Manchester United moved to the top of the Premier League with a 5-0 thrashing over Portsmouth. The Merseyside derby has seen more red cards than any other game in the Premier League and today’s match extended that record. Liverpool defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos was […]
England boss Fabio Capello took our advice and has fired John Terry as England captain. Replacing Terry will be Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand. “After much thought I have made the decision that it will be best for me to take the captaincy away from John Terry,” said Capello in a statement released to the press. […]
For the second time in four days, Chelsea struggled away to a team in the relegation zone. Unlike on Saturday there was no late rescue as Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw with Hull City. The point increases Chelsea’s gap over Manchester United to 2 points and to 6 points over Arsenal, who Chelsea […]
For anyone wondering if the financial credit crunch had impacted the business dealings of Premier League clubs, then today was proof that even Premier League teams are feeling the pinch. The vast majority of moves on the final day of the Januayr transfer window were loan’s as teams did not have the capital to invest […]
It was a performance that Arsenal fans furious. Manchester United ran riot over a poor Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium to move within a point of leaders Chelsea. Arsenal, who started the match five points behind Chelsea ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge next weekend, began well and Andrey Arshavin created a couple […]
A London judge today lifted a gag order that had prevented the British press from publishing reports about Terry’s affair with England, and former Chelsea player, Wayne Bridges girlfriend. Yes you read that write. England’s “Dad of the Year” was sleeping with his teammates girlfriend. Terry has tried to use the human rights laws to […]
The financial troubles at Portsmouth go from worse to worse as the club’s web site has been closed down today due non-payment. A club spokesman said: “Our website is down because the club has failed to keep to the payment plan agreed with our service provider.” If Pompey doesn’t have the money to pay for a […]
It was a game that actually lived up to the pre-game hype. In probably the most anticipated Carling Cup game in recent memory, defending champions Manchester United beat archrival Manchester City 3-1 to reach the League Cup final against Aston Villa. Wayne Rooney’s 21st goal of the season in stoppage time prevented the Manchester derby […]