Premier League: Wenger: Swansea’s approach was negative May 11, 2015 ARSENAL 0 SWANSEA 1 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger accused Swansea of employing negative tactics after they — and goal-line technology — dented Gunners hopes of a best Premier League finish for a decade. Substitute Bafetimbi Gomis headed a late winner as a combination of tame finishing and a defiant display from former Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz [...]
Van Gaal entices Depay to snub Liverpool for £25m United move May 7, 2015 MANCHESTER United’s newest signing Memphis Depay admits he rejected offers from several of Europe’s top clubs in favour of agreeing a £25m summer transfer to Old Trafford. Depay is poised to join from Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven in June, subject to a medical next week, in a deal set to take United’s spending since last [...]
Champions to protect home record against Liverpool May 7, 2015 IF FOOTBALL was politics, then Chelsea have won by a landslide. Jose Mourinho’s side did all that they needed last week to confirm the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace. They’ve shown mental strength throughout the year and don’t expect them to take their eye off the ball against Liverpool at [...]
Ex-Arsenal captain Tony Adams “eyeing up” Aston Villa takeover bid May 7, 2015 Ex-Arsenal captain Tony Adams is said to eyeing up a £150m takeover bid for Premier League club Aston Villa, it has been reported. Adams has apparently joined forces with former Chelsea executive Paul Smith and they have approached City investors over backing a potential bid according to Sky News. The pair are said to have approached private [...]
Barcelona and Real Madrid title race threatened by Spanish Football Federation La Liga suspension May 6, 2015 The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) intends to suspend all competitions from May 16, threatening the conclusion of the La Liga season. The penultimate round of fixtures in La Liga is currently scheduled for Sunday May 17 with each team's final game due a week later. With Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by just two points, the [...]
Tottenham and Chelsea hero Greaves suffers severe stroke May 4, 2015 WORLD Cup-winning former England, Tottenham and Chelsea striker Jimmy Greaves was last night in intensive care after suffering a severe stroke. The 75-year-old, recognised as one of the most talented goalscorers in the English football history, netted 44 in 57 games for the national team, behind only Sir Bobby Charlton, Gary Lineker and Wayne Rooney. [...]
Bournemouth and Watford in line for £130m windfall from Premier League promotion May 1, 2015 Bournemouth and Watford will enjoy a £130m windfall next season after securing promotion to the Premier League and its treasure chest of TV income. Each club will receive a promotion boost of £130m, rising to £230m if either club can survive in the top flight, according to figures from Deloitte and roughly in line with [...]
Man City can continue winning spree over Spurs on Sunday April 30, 2015 AT FIRST glance Tottenham look a big price at 14/5 to see off a Manchester City side with nothing but pride left to play for in Sunday’s clash at White Hart Lane. The dream of successive titles went a long time ago for City but, with Liverpool slipping up of late, Betway are not even [...]
Bournemouth face £240m windfall April 28, 2015 Cherries can bank a huge sum even for a short top-flight stay. DEBATE may rage over whether Bournemouth’s dizzying ascent deserves to be deemed a fairytale, but there can be little disputing that their historic promotion is about to utterly transform their finances. Critics point out that the Cherries’ rise from the bottom of the [...]
Bournemouth’s promotion push isn’t as romantic as it seems April 28, 2015 After smashing Bolton on Monday night, Bournemouth sealed (barring a miracle) their place in next season's Premier League. Just six years after they avoided relegation from the Football League, the final step into the promised land was one of the easier tasks Bournemouth have faced in their steady climb up the Football League. On the [...]