Carroll maintains he never wanted to leave Newcastle February 1, 2011 NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew and his former striker Andy Carroll were last night locked in a war of words over who initiated the 22-year-old’s record £35m move to Liverpool. Carroll maintains he was forced into handing in a transfer request to facilitate the move and insists leaving St James’ Park was never on his agenda [...]
Home advantage can give Everton the edge January 27, 2011 EVERTON vs CHELSEA Tomorrow – 12.30pm ESPN CHELSEA’S 4-0 victory at Bolton on Monday night will have given their supporters some belief that their side are finally on the way back. It was an impressive performance and although the first priority for Carlo Ancelotti is to ensure Champions League football next season, a decent run [...]
Christmas party poopers Everton spoil City’s opportunity to go top of the table December 20, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY v/s EVERTON A BATTLING display from 10-man Everton prevented Manchester City from topping the table at Christmas for the first time since 1929. Roberto Mancini’s side were boosted prior to kick-off by the news of Carlos Tevez’s transfer request u-turn, but that was as good as it got on a night of missed [...]
Late penalty denies Leicester December 19, 2010 Nicolas Laharrague’s penalty denied Leicester a home victory in a thrilling 22-22 draw in Heineken Cup Pool Five. Alesana Tuilagi scored a try early on, with Billy Twelvetrees kicking six more points to give the Tigers a 13-9 lead at the break. David Mele scored for the French after the restart but Twelvetrees kicked nine [...]
Newcastle merry-go-round will unsettle players December 8, 2010 A FEW weeks ago it was Ray Wilkins, now it’s Chris Hughton. Another club dispensing with the services of an important part of their success. I just can’t understand it. More baffling still is the idea of Newcastle replacing Hughton with Alan Pardew, a manager who has achieved little that the previous incumbant hasn’t. Pardew [...]
Beckham says no to Everton November 30, 2010 FOOTBALL: Former England captain David Beckham will not be joining Everton on loan in January. Toffees boss David Moyes had confirmed he would like to sign the LA Galaxy midfielder if the opportunity arose. But Beckham said: “David Moyes has done a great job at Everton, but I am a Manchester United fan and for [...]
Things looking better for Everton thanks to Arteta November 22, 2010 EVERTON moved two points clear of the relegation zone after Mikel Arteta’s 83rd minute strike helped his side salvage a 2-2 draw at Sunderland. Tim Cahill had put the visitors into an early sixth minute lead when he powered home Leighton Baines’ cross with a trademark header for his seventh goal of the season. Sunderland responded [...]
Pulis labels Newcastle cheats after Stoke snatch late glory September 26, 2010 NEWCASTLE UNITED (1) vs STOKE CITY (2) STOKE manager Tony Pulis accused an unnamed Newcastle player of feigning injury after seeing his side come from behind to subject the Magpies to a second successive home defeat. Kevin Nolan’s penalty put Newcastle in front after Robert Huth fouled Andy Carroll just before half-time, but a Kenwyne [...]
Magpies dodge giant-killing as ruthless Fulham and Everton show no mercy August 25, 2010 ACCRINGTON (2) vs NEWCASTLE(3) PREMIER League heavyweights Newcastle needed a second-half resurgence to avoid an upset at League Two Accrington. Ryan Taylor looked to have put the underdogs in their place when his long-range strike gave an under-strength Magpies side the lead late in the first half. But a spectacular equaliser from Ray Putterill ensured [...]
Maradona interest in Aston Villa job August 15, 2010 DIEGO Maradona’s agent insists the former Argentina captain and coach would love to succeed Martin O’Neill as Aston Villa manager. Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald is currently in charge at the Midlands club after O’Neill walked out last week following a breakdown in relations with owner Randy Lerner. MacDonald enjoyed the perfect start to his reign [...]