Death threats for Rooney as striker’s future left in limbo October 21, 2010 MANCHESTER UNITED rebel Wayne Rooney was confronted by death threats over his possible defection to arch-rivals Manchester City last night when a posse of angry fans staged a protest outside his Cheshire home. Police were called to disperse around 40 people, some wearing hoods and balaclavas, who were said to have been brandishing a banner [...]
City can continue fine record against Arsenal October 21, 2010 MANCHESTER CITY vs ARSENAL SUNDAY, 4.00PM, SKY SPORTS 1 MANCHESTER City have now won their last four Premier League games and a victory against Arsenal on Sunday would cement their position as genuine title contenders, regardless of whether they sign Wayne Rooney. They were slightly lucky to beat Blackpool 3-2 last weekend and a number [...]
Ferguson turns to cow metaphor to explain his beef October 20, 2010 MANCHESTER UTD (1) VS BURSASPOR (0) MANAGER Sir Alex Ferguson issued a passionate defence of Manchester United and his own record after a low-key European win overshadowed by his escalating public row with Wayne Rooney. Ferguson hit back at Rooney’s criticism of United’s ability to challenge for trophies by pointing to his own hugely successful [...]
Rooney has picked the wrong time to demand Man City-style wages October 18, 2010 PICTURE the scene: Wayne Rooney holding up a Manchester City shirt in January after crossing town from their most hated rivals. It couldn’t happen, could it? Right now it seems like anything could happen. The impasse over Rooney’s new contract is a massive issue and his relationship with the club seems to be in ruins. [...]
Rovers cling on for draw despite Samba red card October 18, 2010 BLACKBURN (0) vs SUNDERLAND (()) SUNDERLAND manager Steve Bruce berated his toothless side after they were held by 10-man Blackburn in torrential conditions at Ewood Park. Rovers defender Christopher Samba was dismissed in first-half stoppage time for bundling over Danny Welbeck on the edge of the penalty area. But the Black Cats could not take [...]
Reds second bottom after derby defeat October 17, 2010 EVERTON (2) vs LIVERPOOL (0) LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson admits finishing in the top four might already be an unrealistic aim, just eight games into the Premier League season, after defeat in the Merseyside derby soured the feel-good factor created by the club’s takeover. Thumping strikes from midfielders Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta lifted Everton [...]
Silva the hero as City cut Chelsea’s lead to two points October 17, 2010 BLACKPOOL (2) vs MANCHESTER CITY (3) BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway risked landing himself in more hot water after a controversial defeat to Manchester City which saw the big-spending Eastlands outfit close to within two points of Premier League leaders Chelsea. Holloway accused referee Phil Dowd of getting three major decisions wrong: disallowing a Gary Taylor-Fletcher [...]
Blow for Chelsea as Benayoun is ruled out by injury until April October 13, 2010 MIDFIELDER Yossi Benayoun has suffered another blow to his fledgling Chelsea career after he was ruled out for up to six months with an Achilles injury. Banayoun, a £5m summer signing from Liverpool, has been booked in for surgery on Monday and may not return to action until mid-April. The Israeli ruptured his Achilles during [...]
THIRD BIDDER IN LIVERPOOL FIGHT October 12, 2010 AMERICAN hedge fund Mill Financial has emerged as a third bidder for Liverpool FC as the High Court prepares to rule on the bitter war over the football club’s ownership this morning. Mill Financial’s offer includes the promise to repay the £200m owed by Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett to the Royal Bank [...]
Fresh twist as billionaire Lim attempts to gazump NESV with £320m offer October 12, 2010 ASIAN billionaire Peter Lim relaunched his bid to buy Liverpool yesterday by making a second, improved offer of £320m for the Premier League club. The bid is bigger than that of New England Sports Ventures, who have signed a deal with Liverpool’s board, pending legal challenges. Lim’s proposal also comes with an extra £40m transfer [...]