World Cup star Ramires itching to begin career as Chelsea kick off in style August 15, 2010 CHELSEA’S latest signing, Brazil midfielder Ramires, admits he is raring to get stuck into the Premier League after completing his protracted move from Benfica. Ramires did not sign in time to feature on Saturday as the champions began their defence in style with a 6-0 thumping of top-flight newcomers West Brom. And the 23-year-old admits [...]
Carrick warns United as Toon opener looms August 15, 2010 MANCHESTER United midfielder Michael Carrick has warned his team-mates they cannot afford to make as many mistakes as last season. United host Premier League newcomers Newcastle tonight in their opening match as they begin their campaign to retrieve the title from Chelsea. And Carrick, who was born on Tyneside, said: “Last season was a bit [...]
London clubs set for boom season August 12, 2010 LAST year was a boom year for Premier League fortunes in the capital – and I expect this season to be even more successful in some ways. It may be unlikely that we get more than three London clubs finishing in the top four, as we did in May with Chelsea joined by Arsenal and [...]
Coppell retires after two games in Bristol City job August 12, 2010 MANAGER Steve Coppell yesterday stunned Bristol City by resigning after just two games in charge – and announcing the end of his 26-year managerial career. Coppell’s spell in charge at Ashton Gate lasted less than four months and his tenure got off to a bad start after his side lost 3-0 at home to Millwall [...]
Spurs can continue fine record against Man City August 12, 2010 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs MANCHESTER CITY TOMORROW, 12.45PM, SKY SPORTS HARRY REDKNAPP would love to have the funds that Roberto Mancini has at his disposal, but the financial gap between the managers meant nothing last season as Tottenham pipped Manchester City for fourth spot. He also has the psychological edge over his Italian counterpart, knowing that [...]
Capello calls up rookie keeper pair for Foster August 10, 2010 FABIO CAPELLO last night called upon two players with no Premier League experience to solve a fresh goalkeeping crisis. The Italian was forced to dig deep into his resources after goalkeeper Ben Foster withdrew from the squad after suffering a back injury in training. With Paul Robinson announcing his international retirement on Sunday, it left [...]
Bradley hints he’s ready to replace O’Neill at Villa August 10, 2010 USA coach Bob Bradley was installed as favourite to become Aston Villa’s new manager last night after admitting his desire to coach in Europe. Bradley has been linked with a move to Villa Park after Martin O’Neill stepped down as boss on Monday amid reports of a falling out with owner Randy Lerner over the [...]
Carvalho heads to Madrid in €8m deal August 10, 2010 CHELSEA defender Ricardo Carvalho will link up with former boss Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid for a third time today after the two clubs agreed a fee of around €8m (£6.7m). The 32-year-old Portuguese centre-half will join the Spanish giants on a two-year deal. Carvalho first followed Mourinho to Chelsea from FC Porto in a £19.85m [...]
Taking on Sky is a risky Vision for BT August 9, 2010 INthe run up to the new football season there is a fascinating encounter taking place off the field as BT Vision tries to take on the might of BSkyB in the showing of live football. BT Vision, boosted by a ruling from the regulator on the price that Sky can sell its sports channels to [...]
BT says sports package has a good take-up August 9, 2010 FIRST blood was drawn by Manchester United against bitter rivals Chelsea in the new football season last weekend. But a battle of equally epic proportions is heating up off the pitch, with BT claiming its new sports package, which is significantly undercutting Sky, is building momentum. BT Vision chief executive Marc Watson told City A.M. [...]