Rooney can be as good as Pele, says Ferguson September 13, 2011 BENFICA vs MANCHESTER UNITED MANCHESTER UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson claims Wayne Rooney can be England’s answer to Pele. Fresh from scoring back-to-back hat-tricks in the Premier League, Rooney will spearhead United’s attack in Lisbon tonight against Benfica, as last year’s runners-up begin their Champions League campaign. Benfica manager Jorge Jesus’ admitted in his pre-match press conference [...]
Chelsea boss to quiz Torres September 12, 2011 Villas-Boas to take embattled striker to task over apparent criticism of colleagues CHELSEA vs BAYER LEVERKUSEN MISFIRING record signing Fernando Torres’ Chelsea future has been plunged into doubt after the club launched an investigation into an interview in which he appeared to criticise his team-mates’ “slow” play. Blues manager Andre Villas-Boas has vowed to quiz [...]
New signings give Warnock cause for hope September 12, 2011 QPR (0) vs NEWCASTLE (0) QPR manager Neil Warnock heralded the start of a new era after his overhauled side outclassed Newcastle but failed to crown their dominance with a winning goal. Controversial recent signing Joey Barton captained Rangers on his debut and Shaun Wright-Phillips stole the show with a dazzling display. His and Adel [...]
Kroenke: Arsenal got transfers right this summer September 11, 2011 ARSENAL majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has broken his silence over the club’s summer of crisis, insisting they were right not to cave into pressure and blow their entire transfer kitty. Gunners manager Arsene Wenger had an estimated £80m at his disposal following the sales of star duo Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. But the Frenchman [...]
Toon set for Barton QPR bow September 11, 2011 CONTROVERSIAL midfielder Joey Barton is expected to make his QPR debut tonight when they welcome his former club, Newcastle United, to Loftus Road. Barton, one of a clutch of late signings by Rangers boss Neil Warnock in the transfer window, was allowed to leave on a free transfer after criticising Magpies chiefs, despite being one [...]
Hoilett hurt after Zamora saves Fulham September 11, 2011 FULHAM (1) vs BLACKBURN (1) BLACKBURN manager Steve Kean accused Mark Schwarzer of a “nasty challenge” after Rovers midfielder Junior Hoilett was left unconscious and needing stitches during the battle of the early-season strugglers. The injury to Hoilett came as the visitors pressed for a winner in stoppage time at Craven Cottage, where they took [...]
Baggies off the mark courtesy of opportunistic Odemwingie September 11, 2011 NORWICH (0) vs WEST BROM (1) NORWICH are still searching for their first Premier League win of the season after Peter Odemwingie’s strike saw West Brom take all three points from their visit to Carrow Road. The Nigeria international produced the decisive moment in the third minute when Ritchie De Laet failed to intercept Nicky [...]
Lampard still one of the best, says Villas-Boas September 8, 2011 CHELSEA manager Andre Villas-Boas insists Frank Lampard is still among the best midfielders around, despite his recent England snub. Lampard was omitted against Bulgaria seven days ago and then garnered mixed reviews when recalled for the narrow win over Wales on Tuesday. But Villas-Boas still believes the 33-year-old represents the cream of the top flight, [...]
Redrow beats forecasts in profits surge September 8, 2011 HOUSEBUILDER Redrow has posted better than expected pre-tax profits, thanks to a 14 per cent rise in revenues, but warned of a tough outlook for the property market. The Wales-based company posted a pre-tax profit of £25.3m in the 12 months to the end of June, compared with £700,000 the year before, beating a consensus [...]
Man Utd’s two-tier IPO plan risks investor ire September 8, 2011 Singapore Exchange’s coup in luring Manchester United to the city is threatening to turn sour as the bourse comes under fire for plans to let the club list using a structure that will minimise the influence of new shareholders. The SGX is set to approve the initial public offering of up to $1 billion from [...]