Hodgson set for England role as FA opens talks April 29, 2012 WEST BROM’S Roy Hodgson is poised to take charge of England for this summer’s European Championship after the Football Association confirmed it had opened talks with the 64-year-old. City A.M. revealed last month that FA chiefs had significantly cooled their interest in Tottenham’s Harry Redknapp, the initial favourite for the role, and were considering appointing [...]
Six appeal at the Bridge as rejuvenated Torres bags hat-trick against rivals QPR April 29, 2012 CHELSEA (6) vs QUEENS PARK RANGERS (1) CHELSEA boss Roberto Di Matteo insists his team must beat Newcastle on Wednesday night if they are to secure a top-four Premier League finish, after Fernando Torres’ first Blues hat-trick gave them all three points against west London rivals QPR yesterday. Goals from John Terry, Daniel Sturridge and [...]
Bale staying at Tottenham, says Redknapp April 29, 2012 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR (2) vs BLACKBURN ROVERS (0) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes winger Gareth Bale will stay at the club after victory over Blackburn strengthened their bid to finish in the Premier League’s top four. Bale, 22, has admitted he may leave the Londoners if they fail to secure Champions League football this season, after [...]
Giggs: Let’s show why we’re top April 29, 2012 MANCHESTER United midfielder Ryan Giggs has urged his side to show Manchester City who the Premier League’s real superpower is by winning tonight’s title decider at the Etihad Stadium. City have taken 49 from a possible 51 home league points this season and, though Giggs admits their cross-city rivals are United’s biggest threat, he wants [...]
Beating United is City’s last chance, says Mancini April 29, 2012 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini admits tonight’s Premier League summit derby may represent their last chance to overtake neighbours and title rivals Manchester United. Victory over the holders in the most eagerly-anticipated Manchester derby in recent memory would lift Mancini’s team, who are seeking the club’s first top-flight championship since 1968, level on points with [...]
Celtic win adds to Rangers’ misery April 29, 2012 Scottish Premier League champions Celtic beat financially stricken rivals Rangers 3-0 with goals from Charlie Mulgrew, Kris Commons and Gary Hooper, yesterday. “It’s been a great day for the players, club and supporters,” said Celtic manager Neil Lennon, whose side are now 21 points clear of their closest challengers.
Tackling football too hard over tax nets an own goal April 26, 2012 IT SEEMS that barely a week goes by at present without a dispute between Premier League football and HMRC. High-profile stories have included HMRC sending detailed questionnaires to all Premier League clubs on employment tax compliance, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United settling outstanding image-rights liabilities, the ongoing football creditor case at the High Court [...]
It’s just too close to call in title decider April 26, 2012 It is likely to be a hard fought contest between the two Manchester rivals GAMES simply don’t come any bigger than this. Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Monday’s Manchester derby is the most important in his 26-year reign as Manchester United boss. The cross-city rivals have dominated the Premier League this season and whoever [...]
Saha: I’m playing for my Spurs future April 26, 2012 4 Goals scored by Saha, who has made just six starts for Spurs TOTTENHAM’S Louis Saha admits he could be forced out of the club in the summer, just four months after his arrival, but is nevertheless desperate to ensure they claim the Champions League spot he insists they deserve. The much-travelled French striker only [...]
Slump is fault of Redknapp, says Corluka April 26, 2012 TOTTENHAM will miss out on Champions League qualification because of fatigue caused by an under-rotated squad, believes exiled defender Vedran Corluka. A run of three wins in 14 games has taken Spurs from Premier League title contention to fifth place, behind Arsenal and Newcastle, and outside of the top-four placing required to reach the Champions [...]