Fabio Capello: Chelsea slump is down to Jose Mourinho’s habit of ruining his players October 6, 2015 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is paying the price for habitually “ruining” his players in the first 18 months of his tenure, according to former England coach Fabio Capello. Blues chiefs this week took the unusual step of issuing a public vote of confidence in Mourinho, who has led the team to just eight points from [...]
Jurgen Klopp can restore Liverpool to the top four but a Premier League title challenge is beyond him with this squad October 6, 2015 I was a little surprised by Liverpool’s decision to sack Brendan Rodgers but, as the dust begins to settle and the club prepare to appoint his replacement, he can harbour few complaints. None of the numbers show his reign in a very flattering light. Yes, he had to contend with the unavoidable loss of start [...]
Liverpool make Jurgen Klopp contact to replace Brendan Rodgers October 5, 2015 Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the sacked Brendan Rodgers by sounding out former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp about the managerial vacancy at Anfield. Klopp is currently out of work after resigning from Dortmund in May, having led the German club to two Bundesliga titles and a Champions League final against Bayern Munich in [...]
Chelsea give Jose Mourinho vote of confidence – but won’t hand manager extra cash for January transfer spree October 5, 2015 Chelsea have publicly backed under-fire manager Jose Mourinho to turn around their troubled start to the season but have warned that he will have to do so without a spending spree in January. Mourinho has found his future scrutinised just months after leading the Blues to the Premier League title, having begun their defence by [...]
Arsenal 3-0 Manchester United: Electrifying Gunners stun United and jump start their Premier League title push October 5, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists the annihilation of perennial tormentors Manchester United has proven his side are genuine Premier League title contenders after an electrifying showing at Emirates Stadium yesterday. As if straining at the leash following their midweek Champions League meltdown, an irresistible Arsenal destroyed their pedestrian rivals in a blistering first half, with [...]
Free-kick hero Christian Eriksen at double as Tottenham continue unbeaten run October 4, 2015 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino heaped praise on dead-ball specialist Christian Eriksen after the midfielder rescued a point at Swansea yesterday with two expert free-kicks. Eriksen nullified Andre Ayew’s opener for the hosts and an own goal by Spurs striker Harry Kane as the visitors extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games. [...]
Liverpool dismiss Brendan Rodgers as Dick Advocaat quits Sunderland October 4, 2015 Former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp and ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti last night emerged as favourites for the Liverpool job after Anfield chiefs sacked Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers’ departure was announced just hours after the Reds drew 1-1 at Merseyside rivals Everton and on a tumultuous day that also saw Dick Advocaat quit Sunderland but [...]
Fifa Ballon d’Or 2015: 40pc of all nominations have gone to Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid players October 2, 2015 Cristiano Ronaldo has won the 2015 Fifa Ballon d’Or, naming him as the world’s best footballer for the second year in a row. The Portuguese superstar beat competition from Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer to secure the award the accolade he has won twice before. It was a familiar winner in what was in [...]
Mauricio Pochettino rues late Tottenham lapse after draw with Monaco in the Europa League October 2, 2015 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino refused to hide his frustration after the concession of a late goal ruined his side’s perfect start to their Europa League campaign against Monaco last night. Club record signing Erik Lamela, who Spurs paid £30m for in 2013, continued his White Hart Lane renaissance with a first-half opener before on-loan [...]
Brendan Rodgers blasts wastefulness as Europa victory eludes Liverpool October 1, 2015 Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers blasted his side’s wastefulness as their wait for an opening Europa League victory of the season continued after failing to overcome FC Sion at Anfield last night. Former Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana gave the Reds an early advantage, although their lead did not last long as Ghanaian forward Ebenezer Assifuah [...]