New striker Daniel Sturridge was on target yet again for his new club as his goal helped Bolton Wanderers to a 2-0 home win over Everton this afternoon. The Cottagers took an early-lead through centre back Gary Cahill as he ran clear get on the end of Stuart Holden's free-kick from the left. Everton almost had an immediate response however after Tim Cahill should have levelled the tie after failing to make contact from an impressive Leighton Baines cross. But it was man of the moment Sturridge who netted his third goal in three games by poking home from close-range following a Bolton … [Read more...]
Denmark 1-2 England: Report And Highlights
England won a tightly-fought contest in Copenhagen after coming from behind thanks to goals in either half from Darren Bent and Ashley Young. Fabio Capello's men vindicated their last 4-1 defeat over Denmark back in 2005 with a confident display and 2-1 victory in front of their travelling fans at the Parken Stadion tonight. It wasn't all plain sailing for England however as the Danes took a shock lead inside the first 10 minutes after Liverpool defender Daniel Affer beat John Terry to a dangerous in-swinging cross and headed home to make it 1-0 to the home side. The lead didn't last long … [Read more...]
Chris Hughton Still In Disbelief Over Newcastle Sacking
Chris Hughton has admitted he still has no idea why he was giving his marching orders by former club Newcastle United just two months on from his shock dismissal. Whilst speaking to the London Evening Standard this week, the ex-Republic of Ireland international revealed the circumstances behind his surprise exit from Newcastle back in December and his managerial aspirations for the future. Despite guiding Newcastle United to comfortable mid-table safety in his first full season back in the top flight and impressive wins over bitter rivals Sunderland and a 6-0 rout over Aston Villa, it … [Read more...]
Wolfsburg Boss Steve McClaren Sacked
Former Middlesbrough, FC Twente and England coach Steve McClaren has today been dismissed by German side Wolfsburg. McClaren took over the Bundesliga side last year after guiding Dutch minnows FC Twente to the Dutch eredivisie in the 2009/2010 season. This campaign has been a completely different story however as his Wolfsburg side are currently sitting in 12th place in the German Bundesliga and just one point from the relegation zone after Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Hannover 96. With the managerial post recently becoming available at West Brom following Roberto Di Matteo's dismissal, … [Read more...]
England Squad to Face Denmark Announced
England manager Fabio Capello has sprung up a couple of surprises in the selection of his squad to face Denmark in an international friendly this week as Aston Villa defender Kyle Walker and Fulham goalkeeper David Stockdale have both been included in the side. Walker (20) who has been in a rich vein of form during his loan spells at QPR and Aston Villa has been rewarded for his impressive displays by being handed a surprise call-up and justified the Itallian boss' selection with a fine goal against Fulham on Saturday afternoon. Meanwhile, Fulham keeper Stockdale has been impressive between … [Read more...]
Newcastle Produce Comeback Of The Season In 4-4 Thriller Against Arsenal
To anyone that feels like giving up on their team when they look totally dead and buried with seemingly no way back, Newcastle United today showed us in spectacular fashion that when there's a will there's always a way. Newcastle United and Arsenal unarguably contested the game of the season so far in an eight goal thriller which eventually ended 4-4 at St James' Park this afternoon. The visitors Arsenal had a dream start after goals in the first and third minutes from Theo Walcott and Johan Djourou gave Newcastle United a mountain to climb so early on. The Gunners continued to pile on the … [Read more...]
Derby County Midfielder Robbie Savage Announces Retirement
Former Leicester City, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and current Derby County midfielder Robbie Savage has announced via his highly-followed Twitter account that he is set to retire from professional football at the end of the 2010/2011 season. The 36 year-old who has played over 600 competitive matches in his illustrious career announced the news via a sensational tweet this evening. The Welshman stated 'Breaking news I will retire at the end of the season !! Now that's gotta be worth 100 million to football fans x' and will most likely pursue a role in football punditry - a job he has … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Have It All To Do In La Liga Title Race After Osasuna Defeat
The dejected look on Cristiano Ronaldo's face at the final whistle of his Real Madrid side's 1-0 crushing defeat over minnows Osasuna last Sunday told you all you need to know about their waning La Liga title hopes as they slipped 7 points behind fierce rivals Barcelona - sitting comfortably in first place in the La Liga table. Jose Mourinho's side looked average through-out and despite the occasional bit of magic from new German addition Mesut Ozil - the only Madrid player to come out with any credit from the game, Madrid struggled to impose themselves on the match. The loss will come as even … [Read more...]
Spurs Suffer Crushing FA Cup Defeat Away At Fulham
Fulham fired themselves into the FA Cup fifth round with a convincing 4-0 rout over a 10-man Tottenham Hotspur. It took only until the 11th-minute for the hosts to take the lead as Danny Murphy calmed converted from a penalty, awarded for Alan Hutton's foul on Clint Dempsey. Murphy made it 2-0 three minutes later with a second spot-kick and things went from bad to worse for Tottenham as Michael Dawson saw red for a mis-timed challenge on Clint Dempsey. Further goals from Brede Hangeland and Moussa Dembele rounded off a memorable afternoon for the Cottagers and they will face either Bolton … [Read more...]
Darren Bent Hoping To Kick-Start Villa Career Against Man City This Weekend
Aston Villa's new record-breaking signing Darren Bent has vowed to justify the £18 million price tag placed on him by bagging the winner against Manchester City for the second time this season on Saturday. Bent who made a sensational switch from Sunderland to Villa this week has already got one over Manchester City after scoring the winning goal for the Mackems in their 1-0 win earlier on in the season. "It is always nice to get a goal as early as possible and if the club can get three points on Saturday against such a big side, I'll be delighted." Stated the 26 year-old, who has no doubt … [Read more...]