Archive for April, 2008

Sacchi: Man Utd Betrayed England

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Both first legs proved to be matches that will not live long in the memory as Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1 at Anfield, before Manchester United shut up shop in their 0-0 stalemate at Barcelona.
“Is it worth Chelsea investing so much money in a team with such little joy and harmony?,? [...]

Gunners losing Flamini battle

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Flamini: Edging closer to exit
Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood admits that Mathieu Flamini’s days at the club appear to be numbered.
The French international’s current contract at Emirates Stadium is due to expire in the summer, and he is yet to sign a new deal despite a reported £50,000 a week offer being on the table for [...]

Milan want Sheva for free

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Shevchenko: Milan interest
Milan only want to sign Andriy Shevchenko from Chelsea if the striker is available on loan for free.
The Ukraine international has failed to make his mark in the Premier League after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30million from the Rossoneri in summer 2006.

FCB entertain VfB

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Runaway leaders FC Bayern host defending champions VfB Stuttgart on Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Wolfsburg battle for a place in Europe.
FC Bayern - VfB Stuttgart
Saturday’s results mean that German record champions FC Bayern will have to wait for at least another week to secure their 21st title.

Ten-man Energie stage spectacular comeback

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Energie Cottbus have made a giant step towards safety.
Dimitar Rangelov’s goal in injury time handed Energie a 2-1 home win over FC Hansa Rostock. The hosts cemented their 14th place and are five points clear of Hansa and the drop zone now.

Wenger Slams Inter, Open To Henry Return

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sure made for some tasty soundbytes today…
First, he accused Inter of ‘tapping up’ Alexander Hleb, and then he refused to rule out the possibility of Thierry Henry making an emotional return to the club.
Yesterday Inter coach Roberto Mancini admitted that they are keen on luring Hleb away from the Emirates stadium, [...]

Keegan: I’ll Decide Who Comes And Goes

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Kevin Keegan was keen to make it clear that he will continue to be the one who calls the shots at Newcastle when the regular campaign ends and the transfer silly season starts.
Keegan shed light on how the Newcastle backroom will work during the summer with football director Dennis Wise and fellow director Tony Jimenez [...]

Vidic Hands United Welcome Boost

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Manchester United will receive a boost as Nemanja Vidic is set return to the side for their Premier League clash against title rivals Chelsea this weekend.
The Serbian?s return to central defence could scarcely be more welcome as the Red Devils prepare for a season-defining pair of fixtures: their trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, and [...]

Roma owners deny DIC bid

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Sheikh Mohammed: No Roma bid
Roma’s majority shareholders have denied reports that an offer has been received from the Dubai Investment Capital group.
DIC, who have previously tried to buy Liverpool, have been linked with a takeover bid for Italian giants Roma.

Gers hold firm against Viola

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Rangers battled hard throughout
Rangers’ quadruple dreams are still alive after they ground out a goalless draw with Fiorentina in the first leg of their Uefa Cup semi-final.
The home side looked nervous throughout the opening exchanges and allowed their game to become fragmented with misplaced passes.