Archive for the 'England' Category

Simao Still Dreaming Of England

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Simao might not be the most consistent player at Atlético Madrid but there is no doubting that when he is on form he is a real threat down the wing and from set-pieces, as he has shown as of late.
The Portugal international has been the inspiration for Los Rojiblancos a few times already this season [...]

Cahill Hails Fabulous Fellaini

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Box to box midfielder Marouane Fellaini was signed from Belgian side Standard Liege late in the summer transfer window for a club record fee of £15 million.
Since his arrival he has shown he is strong in the air and in the challenge, has high energy levels, and is a threat in front of goal.
The Belgium [...]

Wenger: The Kids Are Alright…Even The English Ones

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Following the weekend victory over Manchester United, two goal Arsenal hero Samir Nasri revealed that French football fans consider the Gunners to be the ’21st Ligue 1 team’, on account of their large French contingent.
Perhaps slightly sheepish over Nasri’s words, boss Arsene Wenger has quickly moved to talk up the English starlets working their way [...]

The End For Gary Neville?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Neville’s career has been on the ropes for the best part of two years, and many thought his latest long-term injury would mark the end of an illustrious career at Old Trafford.
The 33-year-old spent 13 months on the sidelines after damaging his ankle during a Premier League clash with Bolton Wanderers in March 2007. His [...]

No Setback For Drogs, He Could Play In Midweek - Wilkins

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Chelsea No.2 Ray Wilkins has revealed that Didier Drogba hasn’t suffered an injury set-back, as some reports have speculated.
The Ivorian sustained a knee injury during the Champions League clash with Cluj in early October and initially looked to have recovered well, coming off the bench in the matches against Sunderland and Roma. However, he was [...]

No Regrets For Saha As He Sets Sights On Europe

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Saha was the Toffees’ hero at Upton Park on Saturday, scoring twice and creating another as the Merseysiders romped to a 3-1 win after being a goal down with 10 minutes remaining.
The French striker has been a success in his early days at Everton, proving a valuable asset off the substitutes’ bench as he gradually [...]

Two Many Talking Points In Thrilling North London Encounter

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

For Arsenal, the introductory fixture of the Premier League weekend against Manchester United provided an opportunity to not only get supporting fans off of their back but also to get their season back on track.
The visiting Red Devils’ manager Sir Alex Ferguson recently admitted that his side would be playing catch-up until at least [...]

Fergie: ‘Fantasy Football’ But No Cutting Edge

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Samir Nasri bagged a deadly double for the under-pressure Gunners on Saturday, with substitute Rafael da Silva’s fine strike failing to spark a United comeback.
Speaking to Sky Sports, the wily Scot lamented, “Without question, the area in which we have let ourselves down is not taking the incredible number of chances we had.”
Praising Arsene Wengers [...]

Devilish Gunners Who Played For Both Arsenal & Man Utd

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Mikael Silvestre’s transfer from Manchester United to Arsenal in the summer raised eyebrows not only because his age and established reputation did not fit Arsene Wenger’s blueprint for buying players - but also because deals between the Frenchman’s Gunners and Sir Alex Ferguson’s United were previously non-existent, as befitted the intense, [...]

Carson Aims To Prove A Point To Liverpool

Saturday, November 8th, 2008

England international goalkeeper Scott Carson feels he was never given a proper opportunity at Liverpool. Now 23, he moved to Anfield from Leeds United in January 2005, as a teenager.
However, he played just four times in the Premier League for the Reds and was then sent out on season-long loans, first [...]