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 [...]
Moyes confident he can deliver glory at United March 18, 2014 DEFIANT Manchester United boss David Moyes does not fear for his future and believes the board back him to return the club to the all-conquering force they were under predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson. Moyes has endured a testing first year in charge of the Premier League champions, who are seventh in the table and on [...]
Drogba to put love for Blues aside and end their cup quest March 17, 2014 FORMER Chelsea favourite Didier Drogba has vowed to put his loyalty aside for 90 minutes tonight and end the Blues’ dream of winning a second Champions League title in three years. Drogba, 36, ended his eight-year stay at Stamford Bridge with a pivotal role in their 2012 Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich, scoring the [...]
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 [...]
FA set to reject Hull name change March 17, 2014 FOOTBALL: Hull City owner Assem Allam’s application to change the Premier League club’s name to Hull Tigers looks doomed to failure after a Football Association committee recommended it be rejected. The FA Council is now expected to vote against the plan, which has been angrily opposed by Hull fans, at a meeting next month.
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 [...]
Premier League: Gerrard believing in dream title victory after dismissal of United March 16, 2014 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 LIVERPOOL 3 LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard is confident his side can fight all the way for the Premier League title, despite manager Brendan Rodgers playing down expectations after a convincing win at Old Trafford. Two penalties from Gerrard either side of half-time were crowned off by a late Luis Suarez effort, putting [...]
Arsenal close gap on Chelsea ahead of Bridge battle March 16, 2014 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger hailed the resolve shown by his team to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to four points yesterday, ahead of next week’s showdown between the pair at Stamford Bridge. Wenger saw his team outplayed at White Hart Lane, yet their victory coupled with Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Aston Villa [...]
Ramsey return delayed again but Kallstrom may face Spurs March 13, 2014 ARSENAL midfielder Aaron Ramsey is out of Sunday’s north London derby after suffering another setback in his recovery from injury. Ramsey, who scored 13 goals during a blistering start to the season, has not played since 2013 due to a thigh problem. The Wales international, 23, had been tipped by Arsene Wenger to be ready [...]
Van Persie committed to United March 13, 2014 MANCHESTER United striker Robin van Persie last night quashed speculation he is looking to leave this summer and backed manager David Moyes to turn around the club’s fortunes. The 30-year-old moved from Arsenal in a £24m deal two years ago, but was said to have grown frustrated with a difficult season on the field which [...]