Blackpool beat nine-man Albion November 1, 2010 BLACKPOOL are up to ninth in the Premier League following a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion at Bloomfield Road. Pablo Ibanez was sent off in the 10th minute for a professional foul, and salt was rubbed into the wounds when Charlie Adam slotted home the resulting penalty. The Baggies were down to nine men [...]
Toon triumph buoys Hughton October 31, 2010 NEWCASTLE (5) vs SUNDERLAND (1) NEWCASTLE recorded their biggest Tyne-Wear derby victory in 54 years but manager Chris Hughton remained coy on the subject of his future at the club. Freshly promoted Newcastle sit in a thoroughly respectable seventh place in the Premier League table, above their local rivals, following an emphatic win which came [...]
Grant believes Hammers heading in right direction October 31, 2010 WEST HAM manager Avram Grant believes his side showed enough in defeat at Arsenal on Saturday to suggest they are still capable of enjoying a successful season. The Hammers were moments away from securing a morale boosting point against high-flying Arsenal, before Alex Song’s 88th minute header condemned them to a 1-0 defeat. The east [...]
Celebrating the best of the City October 28, 2010 Mayor of London Boris Johnson snapped up the most prestigious gong at CityA.M.’s inaugural awards ceremony last night. A panel of judges, made up of some of the most influential members of the Square Mile’s financial community, voted unanimously for Johnson to be personality of the year, saying that he was a “wild personality” and [...]
Don’t take the Little Pea out of Man United October 28, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED vs TOTTENHAM TOMORROW, 5.30PM, ESPN JAVIER HERNANDEZ’S late goal against Stoke could be the first of many turning points in the Premier League this season. His first half back header was an unbelievable piece of skill, but the three points were all that mattered for Sir Alex Ferguson and they now have Chelsea [...]
Theo brace as Arsenal romp past Magpies October 27, 2010 NEWCASTLE UTD0 VS ARSENAL4 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger tipped Theo Walcott to go from strength to strength after the fit-again forward struck twice to book a Carling Cup quarter-final spot. Striker Nicklas Bendtner also notched and the Gunners benefited from a Tim Krul own goal as they ruthlessly swept past Newcastle and continued their scoring [...]
Noble sparks Hammers rally October 27, 2010 WEST HAM UTD3 VS STOKE CITY1 WEST HAM flirted with Carling Cup defeat for a second time this season before another late goal from captain Scott Parker prompted a stirring comeback. The Hammers looked to be facing a fourth-round elimination when Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones headed the visitors in front at Upton Park after just [...]
Ignore Premier League doom merchants October 27, 2010 SO the Premier League is going down the pan because only three of its players made the shortlist for the Fifa Ballon d’Or? Nonsense. Reports of its demise have been greatly exaggerated. The argument goes that the 23-man Ballon d’Or selection is an accurate measurement of the health of the English top flight. I would [...]
Is that it? Indians to give Rovers £5m transfer fund October 27, 2010 BLACKBURN’S owner-in-waiting has moved quickly to smother any expectation that it may seek to restore Rovers to the peak of the top flight. Venkateshwara Hatcheries, which is poised to complete a £46m takeover within days, says it does not expect to bother the Premier League’s elite. The Indian poultry conglomerate added that it would provide [...]
Khumalo capture will bolster Redknapp’s defensive options October 26, 2010 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has moved to ease his side’s defensive concerns by recruiting South Africa international Bongani Khumalo. The 23-year-old will arrive in January from SuperSport United, subject to a work permit being granted, having signed a pre-contract agreement. The transfer fee is thought to be around £1.5m. Tottenham’s rearguard has been beset by [...]