Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho coy on plans to recall playmaker Eden Hazard for Champions League showdown against Dynamo Kiev October 20, 2015 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has chosen to remain tight-lipped on whether playmaker Eden Hazard will earn a recall for their Champions League tussle with group leaders Dynamo Kiev tonight. Hazard was dropped to the bench for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa at the weekend as the Blues ended a run of three matches, both [...]
Steve McClaren: Newcastle’s six-goal win over Norwich can be a turning point for our season October 18, 2015 Newcastle United 6-2 Norwich City Newcastle manager Steve McClaren has challenged his team to reproduce the display that saw them end their wait for a first Premier League win of the season in spectacular, six-goal fashion. Midfielder Giorginio Wijnaldum scored four and strikers Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ayoze Perez struck the others as the Magpies finally claimed [...]
Daniel Sturridge injury: Crocked striker has now missed 47 games for Liverpool October 17, 2015 Jürgen Klopp's first game in charge as Liverpool manager got a little harder after striker Daniel Sturridge was ruled out of the meeting with Tottenham Hotspur despite travelling to London. The German said Sturridge's latest knock was "not too serious", yet it means he is without his four most senior forwards for his Premier League debut [...]
Manchester City’s technology partner explains how data can help tackle the staggering cost of sports injuries October 17, 2015 Rugby fans of all nations will have sympathised when Irish Captain Paul O’Connell’s career came to a shattering and premature end at the Rugby World Cup last weekend. But his early exit was but one in what has been an injury-riddled start to the tournament – by the end of the pool stage, 22 players [...]
Everton takeover talk intensifies: Sporting Kansas City owners linked with purchase of Premier League club October 16, 2015 Everton are the subject of increased speculation surrounding a potential takeover from American investors. The owners of MLS club Sporting Kansas City are reported to be eyeing up the possible purchase of the Toffees. Read more: Ross Barkley is technically than Wayne Rooney Rob Heineman, chief executive of the Sporting Club group which owns the American [...]
Arsenal to win at Watford but will be made to work hard for it October 15, 2015 Arsenal's habit of bursting out the blocks and stumbling over the line has been a hard one to shift. Almost as difficult as Arsene Wenger has found shaking off the Emirates dissenters. The ‘Wenger Out’ brigade can point to a disastrous start in Europe, where the Gunners are staring at group stage elimination, [...]
Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo transfer to Real Madrid an example of abusive transfer system, argues players’ union Fifpro October 15, 2015 Cristiano Ronaldo's 2009 move from Real Madrid to Manchester United demonstrates the unfair nature of football's current transfer system, argues players' union Fifpro. United received £80m for Ronaldo, but the smaller clubs where he started his career received a relative pittance in comparison. Fifpro, who have filed a legal complaint against Fifa's current transfer system [...]
Manchester United legend Gary Neville details post-football business ambitions: Salford City in the Premier League is “the dream” October 15, 2015 Gary Neville has spoken of his ambition to take Salford City FC from the eighth tier of English football to the Premier League in a discussion about his post-playing business career. Read more: Class of ‘92 buy Salford City The former Manchester United defender, Sky Sports pundit and current England coach has engaged in a number [...]
Uefa financial fair play rules that hit Manchester City were excessive and illegal, says lawyer October 15, 2015 European football chiefs Uefa’s relaxing of financial fair play (FFP) rules is an admission that the initial regulations were “excessive and illegal”, according to the lawyer challenging them. Read more: Uefa urged to scrap FFP limit on spending From today, Uefa is easing FFP so that owners of clubs can invest heavily without penalty, so [...]
Price of football in London: Most expensive tickets at Arsenal, cheapest at Charlton and £1 cups of tea at Chelsea October 15, 2015 The most expensive day out to the football in London this season is found at Arsenal, where a single match ticket can cost up to £97. For a cheaper alternative, cross the river to South-East London, where Charlton Athletic offer the least expensive match-day ticket in the capital for a Football League club, at just £17, [...]