Blackpool manager Ian Holloway is hoping his side can churn out a much improved performance when the Tangerines host Champions League contenders Chelsea next Monday. A crushing 4-0 defeat away at Wolves last weekend put a very sour end to a positive week for the Seasiders following an emphatic 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur previously. The players returned to training today in preparation for Monday's clash with Holloway hoping his side experience a better day at the office. "I'm looking forward to a different day in the office because that wasn't nice (at Wolves)," Holloway exclaimed. … [Read more...]
“I’m Finding My Form” Insists Everton’s Mikel Arteta
Everton's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta believes he's well on his way to refinding top form after his side's 2-0 victory over Sunderland. The 28-year-old Spaniard played an important part in the victory, setting up Jermaine Beckford's second goal at Goodison Park on Saturday. "When you have expectations on you it's hard," he explained to BBC Radio Merseyside. "But I've kept working and now I'm finding my form and I'm feeling confident now." He went on to say: "I think for creative players it's even harder. I was trying hard but some things don't go the way you want them to." The 2-0 win … [Read more...]
Birmingham Win League Cup Thanks To Late Martins Strike
Birmingham City were 2-1 winners in today's League Cup final after Obafemi Martins was able to pounce on an Arsenal goal keeping error and snatch the winning goal right at the death. It was Birmingham City who originally took the lead through Nikola Zigic as he rose above the Arsenal defence to head home for his side half-way into the first period. It wasn't long before Arsenal conjured up a reply however and it was in-form striker Robin van Persie who was able to finish a well-taken volley into the bottom left corner - unfortunately injuring himself in the process. Both sides continued to … [Read more...]
Ashley Cole Under Fire After Shooting Incident
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has landed himself in trouble after allegedly shooting a young fan with an air rifle at Chelsea's Cobham training ground last weekend. Cole, 30, reportedly brought a calibre .22 air rifle into training and whilst fooling around with the gun pointed it at a young work-experience student and shot him - seemingly unaware that the gun was loaded. Reports suggest Cole has received a huge dressing down about the incident and Chelsea staff have met with the boy's parents this week to discuss the incident. The Blues are currently in 5th position in the Premier League … [Read more...]
Young Made Captain In Attempt To Keep Star At Villa Park
Ashley Young was made captain yesterday during Aston Villa's convincing 4-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers and it is thought to be a move by boss Gerard Houllier to help convince the star to stay at the club come the end of the season. Young was Villa's top performer yesterday after providing two goals in his side's home win over Blackburn which will no doubt ease the Midlands clubs' relegation worries. With just one year left on the midfielder's contract and long-term interest from clubs such as Manchester United, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur, manager Gerard Houllier is hoping that giving … [Read more...]