Bent return to boost England’s striking options at Euro 2012 May 2, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has received a timely boost after Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish revealed striker Darren Bent may yet recover in time to play at this summer’s European Championship. Bent, 28, was ruled out for around three months after rupturing his ankle ligaments during Villa’s 0-0 Premier League draw against Wigan in February, [...]
I’m ready for the pressure, insists Hodgson, as he prepares to inherit England job’s poisoned chalice May 1, 2012 ENGLAND’S new manager Roy Hodgson insists he is strong enough to handle the pressure of the most high-profile role of his lengthy career, after completing a whirlwind 48 hours by signing a four—year deal yesterday. Hodgson’s appointment came in for criticism before it was even confirmed, with questions raised about why Tottenham’s Harry Redknapp, the [...]
Di Matteo: Cup places available May 1, 2012 CHELSEA interim manager Roberto di Matteo has urged his fringe players to force their way into his FA Cup final plans by beating Newcastle to strengthen their hopes of a top-four Premier League finish. The Italian insists his side are focused on tonight’s game, in which they could climb two places from sixth, though he [...]
Fortress Anfield breached again May 1, 2012 LIVERPOOL 0 vs FULHAM 1 LIVERPOOL’S preparations for Saturday’s FA Cup final took a blow as their poor home form continued to allow Fulham to win their first game at Anfield and draw level with them in the Premier League. “I don’t think it can be described as a performance,” said unhappy Liverpool manager Kenny [...]
Moyes content despite Stoke’s late leveller May 1, 2012 STOKE 1 vs EVERTON 1 EVERTON wasted the chance to steal a march on rivals Liverpool after substitute Cameron Jerome secured a Premier League point for Stoke with a 69th-minute equaliser in an occasion best forgotten. “[Finishing above Liverpool] is not desperately important, the important thing is to finish in the top 10 and this [...]
Mancini mocks Ferguson after City go top April 30, 2012 Blues manager dismisses counterpart as his side regain control of the title race MANCHESTER CITY 1 vs MANCHESTER UNITED 0 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini laughed off Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson’s complaints about his conduct towards the match officials, after they returned to the top of the Premier League for the first time [...]
Podolski: Style of play lured me to Arsenal April 30, 2012 GERMANY forward Lukas Podolski admits Arsenal’s swashbuckling style was a key factor in his decision to join the Gunners next season. Podolski’s widely expected move, in a deal thought to be worth around £10m, was confirmed by both Arsenal and the 26-year-old’s current club FC Cologne yesterday. The versatile attacker’s imminent arrival represents a coup [...]
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 [...]