Blackpool ran out shock 3-0 victors over Tottenham Hotspur this evening thanks to goals from Charlie Adam, DJ Campbell and Brett Omerod. After their fine display in Milan last weekend Tottenham Hotspur struggled to replicate their European triumphs on the Premier League stage as hosts Blackpool put in an assured display in front of their home crowd at Bloomfield Road this evening. Blackpool were strong from the outset and highly-sought after midfielder Charlie Adam was the man to give his side the lead as he calmy converted a Blackpool penalty following a clumsy Sebastien Bassong … [Read more...]
Gattuso Handed Four-Match Ban Following Headbutt
AC Milan's Gennaro Gattuso has been handed a four-match ban by UEFA officials today for his headbutt to Spurs assistant coach Joe Jordan following AC Milan's 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. World Cup winning midfielder Gattuso headbutted Joe Jordan at the end of last Tuesday's last-16 Champions League match at the San Siro. Gattuso, who had immediately apologised for his behaviour did not escape punishment from UEFA officials who handed the ban at an official hearing on Monday afternoon. The itallian has been informed that he has three days to lodge an appeal if he chooses to do so. The … [Read more...]
Blackpool v Tottenham Preview
After a momentous week in Europe it's back to domestic duties for Tottenham Hotspur as they face Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night. Tottenham Hotspur recorded a memorable 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Champions League last week but tomorrow night a result against Blackpool will be much sought after in their bid to secure Champions League football for another season under Harry Redknapp. Spurs currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, just two points from a 5th placed Chelsea and a win will be needed to help ease the pressure from the Blues - a side who have … [Read more...]
Black Country Derby Ends All-Square
A late Carlos Vela goal rescued a point for West Brom in the Black Country Derby this afternoon after a stunning Jamie O'Hara strike put the visitors Wolves ahead in the first-half. The match started brightly and neither side held back as Wolves and West Brom both had chances early on. It was ex-Spurs midfielder O'Hara who broke the dead-lock however after Nenad Milijas laid off an inviting ball which was struck superbly from 30 yards out beyond the reach of Baggies keeper Boaz Myhill. Both sides continued to press deep into injury time of the first period but despite a tight first half … [Read more...]
Ancelotti Denies Ray Wilkins Departure Has Affected Chelsea
Chelsea Manager Carlo Ancelotti has today denied any accusation that the sacking of ex-assistant manager Ray Wilkins has had a detrimental affect on his side. After Chelsea crashed out to Everton on penalties Saturday afternoon, more and more evidence is stacking up to suggest that Ray Wilkins' departure last year is the main reason behind Chelsea's poor performances in both cup competitions and the Premier League. Whilst speaking to BBC Football after the FA Cup fourth round replay tie, Ancelotti remained positive about player morale in the club and denied any link between Ray Wilkins' … [Read more...]
Ryan Giggs Signs New One Year Contract With Manchester United
Thirty-seven year-old Man United winger Ryan Giggs has signed a new one-year contract extension. The contract means the Welsh winger will bring his tenure at Old Trafford into an amazing twenty-one years, after making his club debut as a substitute on 2 March, 1991. After playing over 20 times for his club so far this season, there is evidence suggest Giggs still has a lot to contribute to the team. "It is great to know I'm contributing to the team's success. I feel I've still got a lot to offer," he said. "All I've ever wanted to do is play for United and I've been lucky enough to do … [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...]