Do Managers Care About Being Sacked Anymore?
Carlo Ancelotti has the look of a resigned man. It’s a look we’ve all seen many a time. Another dead man walking, who knows that his time is almost up. Whatever he does from now…
Barca aim to finish on a high
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said his side are focused on securing the La Liga title with a victory over Levante on Wednesday.Barca will be crowned champions if Real Madrid fail to beat Getafe on Tuesday,…
Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool…who should take advantage of Villa standoff?
The transfer news in and around Villa Park this season, has all been about Ashley Young, and quite rightly so. Impressive for club and country, the former Watford man has captured the attention of Manchester…
Liverpool consider £5m move as contract talks stall
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish could be set to make a move for Arsenal left-back Gael Clichy, according to reports in the Guardian. Despite completing the £20 million signing of Jordan Henderson from Sunderland, the Anfield…
Qatar bid chief makes prejudice claim
Qatar 2022 World Cup bid chief Hassan al Thawadi has rejected allegations of corruption and suggested an anti-Arab bias may be to blame.The Qatar bid has been the subject of reports claiming FIFA executive committee…
What is this transfer obsession?
It happens up and down the country at the end of every season. Fans, angry that their club didn't finish up as champions, or get into Europe, or reach the play-offs, or manage to stave…
Mancini wants more control at City
Roberto Mancini has called for Manchester City bosses to give him more authority to guarantee success next season.The Italian is demanding more power in terms of transfer dealings as well as in determining how the…
Club friendly: Guangzhou 1 Real Madrid 7
Real Madrid have eased to a 7-1 win over Chinese Super League side Guangzhou on Wednesday to continue their unbeaten pre-season.Karim Benzema hit a brace, while Mesut Oezil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel di Maria, Sami Khedira…
Swansea City 0-0 Sunderland – Match Review
Swansea City played out a goalless draw with Sunderland leaving both sides still searching for their first win of the season. Black Cats boss Steve Bruce was hoping his side would bounce back from two…
Bolton Wanderers 0-5 Manchester United – Match Review
Wayne Rooney struck a superb hat trick in a scintillating display to preserve Manchester United's blistering start to the season as they thrashed Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium. The England striker was in fine…