Loss won’t kill season – AVB November 18, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas insists a 5-2 defeat at local rivals Arsenal will not inflict lasting damage on their attempts to beat them to a Champions League place. The Gunners overtook Spurs in the Premier League with Saturday’s emphatic win against 10 men, although Villas-Boas is adamant his team will take heart from their performance. [...]
Allardyce eyes Potters boost November 18, 2012 WEST HAM boss Sam Allardyce has urged his high-flying team to give themselves a boost before a tricky run of fixtures by beating Stoke tonight at Upton Park. The Hammers have made a fine start on their return to the Premier League, with five wins and 18 points from 11 games, but face Tottenham, Manchester [...]
Top English clubs set to agree break even rules November 15, 2012 PREMIER League clubs are close to finalising historic cost-control measures in line with European financial fair play rules following a meeting of chairmen yesterday in London. A number of details, such as whether to include a cap on year-on-year wage bill increases, remain unresolved but it is understood there is broad agreement to proceed with [...]
AVB’s warning to Tottenham over derby day November 15, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas has warned his team against underestimating sleeping giants Arsenal ahead of tomorrow’s north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are mired in their worst start for 30 years, currently eighth in the Premier League, having picked up a meagre 16 points from 11 matches. Spurs, who have not finished [...]
Arsenal destined for derby delight November 15, 2012 ARSENAL vs TOTTENHAM Tomorrow 12.45pm THERE has rarely been a dull moment in the history of the North London derby, but it is a clash which has outdone even itself in recent years. It is impossible to name all the highlights, for there have been plenty of them, from Tottenham’s 5-1 win en route to [...]
Wage cap on agenda as clubs look to regulation November 14, 2012 A WAGE cap in the Premier League could move closer to reality today when club chiefs meet in London to firm up plans to prevent an estimated £5bn television revenue windfall going straight into players’ pockets. Other proposals up for discussion include adopting so-called financial fair play measures similar to those introduced by European bosses, [...]
Three charged with fraud after probe into Spurs spying claims November 14, 2012 THREE men have been charged with fraud after a probe into claims people working for Tottenham spied on officials during their failed bid for the Olympic Stadium. Police investigated after allegations from West Ham and the Olympic Park Legacy Company, the body formerly in charge of deciding the stadium’s destiny. The trio have been charged [...]
Ref’s race row case dropped by police November 13, 2012 POLICE have shelved their investigation into Chelsea claims referee Mark Clattenburg racially abused Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel after no victim came forward. The alleged incident, in last month’s Premier League match with Manchester United, is still being probed by the Football Association, which is expected to deliver its findings this week. “Inquiries were made [...]
Romanov snubs Hearts fans’ bid November 13, 2012 A fans’ group hoping to buy Scottish Premier League club Hearts has had an initial offer rejected by owner Vladimir Romanov. The Hearts Foundation, comprised of supporters and local businessmen, acted following the club’s admission last week it needed donations to pay a tax bill of around £500,000.
Palace youngster gets Sturridge thumbs-up November 12, 2012 CHELSEA striker Daniel Sturridge has given Crystal Palace youngster Wilfried Zaha a glowing reference after seeing England’s latest call-up in training with the national team for the first time. Versatile forward Zaha, 20, was a late addition to the squad for Wednesday’s trip to Sweden, after the withdrawal through injury of Wayne Rooney and Theo [...]