Hughton hopeful over Norwich despite daunting Lambert legacy June 7, 2012 NORWICH City’s new manager Chris Hughton admits it will be difficult to replace predecessor Paul Lambert, though he is relishing the challenge regardless. Hughton was yesterday confirmed as Lambert’s successor after the latter left to join Aston Villa following three successful seasons in which he established Norwich in the top tier, but Hughton is adamant [...]
Rodgers in at Anfield as Reds take chance on Swansea manager May 30, 2012 LIVERPOOL are poised to confirm the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as their new manager after Swansea last night announced the former Chelsea coach has agreed to join the Reds. The 39-year-old, a former protege of Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, is set to sign a three-year deal at Anfield, subject to the clubs thrashing out [...]
Swansea deny Liverpool make second bid to appoint Rodgers May 29, 2012 SWANSEA City have denied that Liverpool have made a second approach for manager Brendan Rodgers as they accelerate their search to replace Kenny Dalglish. Rodgers yesterday met with Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins, amid speculation that Liverpool are set to appoint a new manager by Friday, but Jenkins insists their meeting was a “routine” discussion of [...]
Norwich issue hands-off threat over Lambert as Villa decide 11 months of McLeish is enough May 14, 2012 NORWICH chiefs have warned bigger clubs off attempting to poach manager Paul Lambert, one of the favourites to replace Alex McLeish, who was sacked by Aston Villa yesterday after just 11 months in the job. Villa’s American owner Randy Lerner axed McLeish hours after the conclusion of a disappointing season, in which the club finished [...]
Everton look the best bet on decisive final day of the season May 10, 2012 THERE have been so many twists and turns in this year’s title race that it is still unwise to believe that Manchester City are the champions elect. However, the Citizens have one hand, four fingers and half a thumb on the trophy and even the most ardent Manchester United fans surely now accept that the [...]
Leicester victory keeps West Ham in contention for top-two finish April 23, 2012 LEICESTER CITY 1 vs WEST HAM UNITED 2 WEST Ham remain in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Premier League after winning 2-1 at Leicester to close to within two points of second-placed Southampton. Striker Jermaine Beckford headed the Foxes in front just after the half-hour mark but defender Winston Reid equalised just five [...]
Norwich oil firm Acteon on the market for £1bn April 22, 2012 BRITISH oil services firm Acteon is up for sale for around £1bn as its private equity majority shareholder seeks to cash in, according to reports. American investor First Reserve has reportedly appointed bankers JP Morgan to dispose of the Norwich-based firm. First Reserve, which could not be reached for comment, bought a 52 per cent [...]
Limping Liverpool look set for another defeat at Newcastle March 29, 2012 NEWCASTLE vs LIVERPOOL Sunday 1.30pm, Sky Sports 1 WITH at least one addition to the Anfield trophy cabinet, the history books will record that the 2011/12 season was a successful one for Liverpool. However, lifting the Carling Cup and a return to Wembley with at least an FA Cup semi-final against Everton fail to mask [...]
Cisse brace lifts Newcastle level with Chelsea March 25, 2012 NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew hailed a “champagne” display after a 3-1 win at West Brom hoisted them level on points with fifth-placed Chelsea. Striker Papiss Demba Cisse scored twice and the outstanding Hatem Ben Arfa grabbed the other, with Shane Long replying for the Baggies, who lie 14th in the Premier League. “Today it was [...]
Swansea inflict further woe on Mancini’s flops March 11, 2012 SWANSEA (1) vs MAN CITY (0) MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini denied Mario Balotelli and Yaya Toure were involved in a half-time tunnel bust-up during yesterday’s damaging defeat at Swansea, but admitted his players are beginning to feel the strain after relinquishing top spot in the Premier League. Luke Moore’s 83rd-minute header condemned City to [...]