Jol determined to save his job November 3, 2013 DEFIANT Fulham manager Martin Jol is not entertaining thoughts of the sack, despite home supporters at Craven Cottage turning against him during Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. Fans chanted “Jol out” as the Cottagers suffered their third defeat in a row and the Dutchman is favourite with bookmakers to be the next Premier League [...]
Welsh derby joy for Cardiff November 3, 2013 CARDIFF striker Craig Bellamy said the three points earned in yesterday’s 1-0 victory against Swansea could be vital to the newly-promoted club. The game was the first top flight Welsh derby since the Premier League was formed in 1992, with Steven Caulker’s second-half header sparking wild celebrations in the home end. “As well as it [...]
Wenger wants feel-good factor to start winning run for Arsenal November 3, 2013 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger hopes that the positive feeling surrounding the club propels his players towards two vital victories this week. The Gunners extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with Saturday’s 2-0 win against Liverpool, but now face crunch ties against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday and Manchester United on Sunday. “The [...]
Chelsea snap up African teenage sensation Traore October 31, 2013 CHELSEA have finally completed the signing of African prodigy Bertrand Traore – four years after first targeting the midfielder. Traore, who shone for the Blues on their pre-season tour of Asia – officially as a triallist – and turned 18 in September, has committed to the club until 2018. Work permit issues and his minor [...]
Gunners can extend stay at Premier League summit by shooting down Reds October 31, 2013 ARSENAL may have seen their brilliant opening to the season stutter a little of late, but they should be backed to beat Liverpool in what promises to be an informative clash in the late kick-off tomorrow. Having suffered a rather unlucky 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League 10 days ago, Arsene Wenger’s [...]
Capital One Cup: Keep calm, Wenger tells players after derby defeat October 29, 2013 AT EMIRATES STADIUM ARSENAL 0 v CHELSEA 2 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger last night urged his players not to panic after Chelsea further punctured their early-season optimism with victory in their Capital One Cup clash. Goals in each half from Spain duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Juan Mata extended Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Wenger to [...]
Capital One Cup: Jol not fearing for Fulham job despite cup exit October 29, 2013 LEICESTER CITY 4 v FULHAM 3 UNDER-FIRE Fulham manager Martin Jol believes his job is not at any immediate risk, despite suffering a fourth round Capital One Cup exit to Championship high-flyers Leicester last night. The Cottagers looked to have forced extra time after fighting back from 3-1 down to level with three minutes to [...]
Capital One Cup: West Ham make Burnley pay penalty to reach quarter-finals October 29, 2013 BURNLEY 0 v WEST HAM UNITED 2 WEST Ham manager Sam Allardyce conceded his team needed to call on their big guns to see off the challenge of Championship leaders Burnley in the Capital One Cup last night. Successful second-half penalties from Matt Taylor and substitute Jack Collison halted Burnley’s run of eight successive wins. [...]
I’ll thrive on Aussie Ashes abuse, roars defiant Broad October 28, 2013 ENGLAND bowler Stuart Broad insists he remains unrepentant over his refusal to walk during the Ashes and has invited Australian fans to abuse him in the return series, insisting it will only inspire him. Broad sparked controversy by staying at the crease when officials failed to spot an edge during the first Test earlier this [...]
Dembele believes White Hart Lane pitch is hindering Spurs October 28, 2013 THE BELOW average size of the White Hart Lane pitch is contributing to Tottenham’s struggles to break teams down at home, according to midfielder Mousa Dembele. Spurs have won three of their five Premier League home matches this season, though needed penalties from striker Roberto Soldado to see off both Swansea and most recently Hull [...]