Archive for March, 2008

Rozehnal set for Toon return

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Rozehnal: Out of favour
David Rozehnal is set to return to Newcastle this summer after his loan spell at Lazio has failed to prove as beneficial as the Czech Republic international had hoped.

Ranieri still bitter about Blues

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Ranieri: A popular figure at Chelsea
Claudio Ranieri admits he is still bitter over the manner in which Chelsea showed him the Stamford Bridge exit door.

Tottenham Weighing Up Forlán Move

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Juande Ramos is weighing up whether to make a summer move to sign Diego Forlán from Atlético de Madrid for €15m, according to speculation in England and Spain.
The White Hart Lane boss wants to add another striker to his ranks before next term and has consistently been linked with players from the Spanish top flight.
Forlán […]

Redknapp: James Is Our Ronaldo

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has praised David James for being a “special” goalkeeper, stating that his touch of magic is akin to that of Cristiano Ronaldo…
Some criticised James for his performance midweek against France for the English national side, but Redknapp moved to defend the former Liverpool stopper.
He told the media, “The England thing was […]

S04 miss out on fourth straight win

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Three days ahead of their Champions League date with Barcelona the “Royal Blues” could only pick up a point at promoted Karlsruher SC.
KSC held Schalke to a goalless draw, denying the “Royal Blues” a fourth straight win.

Guerrero rescues a point for Hamburg

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Paolo Guerrero’s 82nd-minute strike saved Hamburger SV from their first home defeat of the season, earning them a 1-1 (0-0) draw against struggling Arminia Bielefeld.

European review

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Valencia celebrate in Madrid
Real Madrid and Internazionale both slumped to disappointing defeats to ensure that the title races in Spain and Italy remain competitive.
Bayern Munich will be confident of reclaiming the Bundesliga title they surrendered to Stuttgart last season following a weekend of favourable results.

O’Neill: United Were Brilliant…Really Brilliant

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill graciously tipped his hat to Manchester United after his side were on the receiving end of a 4-0 battering at Old Trafford.
The defending champions were nothing short of sensational on Saturday, led by the scintillating trio of Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez. Villa’s defenders looked in above their heads right from […]

Balotelli eyes Inter exit

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Balotelli: Keen to play
Mario Balotelli has hinted his future is away from Internazionale due to lack of first-team football.
The 17-year-old only made his first-team debut against Cagliari in December after scoring a hat full of goals for their Under 17s.

Baggies stopper waits on offer

Sunday, March 30th, 2008

Albrechtsen: Held West Brom talks
Martin Albrechtsen is waiting to be offered a new West Bromwich Albion deal amid reports of renewed interest from Lazio.
The Danish defender’s current contract expires in the summer and he has previously expressed a wish to sign an extension.