Premier League: Perfect Everton have eyes on top four finish March 25, 2014 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0 EVERTON 3 THE PERFECT away performance, according to Everton boss Roberto Martinez, saw the Toffees take full advantage of Arsenal’s slip up against Swansea to close in on a top-four place. A stunning first-half goal from England international midfielder Ross Barkley, was followed by strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Leon Osman to [...]
Stoke romp to first away win since August March 23, 2014 STOKE boss Mark Hughes hailed his team’s change of style after the Potters won their first away game in the Premier League since August. Christian Benteke’s early strike earned Aston Villa the lead yesterday, but goals from Peter Odemwingie, Peter Crouch and Steven Nzonzi put the visitors ahead at half-time before Geoff Cameron’s late effort [...]
Sherwood hits out at Van Gaal over interest in his Tottenham job March 19, 2014 TOTTENHAM manager Tim Sherwood last night made plain his displeasure at comments from Holland coach Louis van Gaal stating his desire to manage in the Premier League next season. Sherwood signed an 18-month contract in December, but has failed to reinvigorate Spurs’ season since succeeding Andre Villas-Boas and Van Gaal is favourite with the bookmakers [...]
Everton coach blasts Moyes’s Toffees tenure March 17, 2014 EMBATTLED Manchester United manager David Moyes’s troubles deepened yesterday when he came under fire from one of his former Everton coaching colleagues, who accused the Scot of ignoring young players. Kevin Sheedy, the former Toffees winger who now runs their under-18 team, made the claim and also criticised United’s playing style under Moyes in posts [...]
Premier League: Sherwood set for a summer of big change at Tottenham March 16, 2014 AT WHITE HART LANE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 ARSENAL 1 TOTTENHAM boss Tim Sherwood conceded yesterday’s defeat all but ended their chances of a top-four finish and revealed he plans a radical overhaul of his squad in the summer in order to achieve that goal next season. A sublime second-minute strike from midfielder Tomas Rosicky was [...]
Europa League: Tottenham on the brink of Euro exit after Benfica’s masterclass March 13, 2014 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 BENFICA 3 TOTTENHAM boss Tim Sherwood conceded his team were outclassed by Benfica, as their heaviest ever home defeat in the Europa League left Spurs on the brink of elimination in the last-16. Rodrigo opened the scoring in the first half and two goals from defender Luisao, sandwiching Christian Eriksen’s sublime freekick, [...]
How has Tim Sherwood got Tottenham winning more when they’re playing worse? March 13, 2014 Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood may have divided opinion this week by publicly castigating his players but one thing about his fledgling tenure is undeniable: results have improved. Spurs have taken 20 per cent more points per Premier League game since Sherwood replaced Andre Villas-Boas in December. Even though Sherwood’s greater emphasis on attack has seen [...]
Newcastle announce £9.9m profits February 25, 2014 FOOTBALL: Newcastle announced post-tax profits yesterday of £9.9m for the year ending June 2013, up from £1.4m the previous year. The club said player trading, including the sale of Demba Ba to Chelsea, and a sharp rise in commercial revenue were the main factors responsible. Newcastle’s debt, a £129m interest-free loan from owner Mike Ashley, [...]
Back Spurs to cut the mustard against nose-diving Norwich February 20, 2014 PLUNDERING points from former employers is this weekend’s aim for Tim Sherwood and Chris Hughton. Neither manager can enjoy long-term job security, but Sherwood at least knows his immediate future is at Tottenham as he returns to Carrow Road, having represented Norwich close to 100 times as a player. Spurs have won seven of 10 [...]
Adebayor left behind by Tottenham February 19, 2014 FOOTBALL: In-form Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor has not travelled to Ukraine for tonight’s Europa League last-32 first leg tie with Dnipro. Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Younes Kaboul and Aaron Lennon have also been left at home.