Chelsea gave their Champions League hopes a massive boost this evening as they ran out 2-0 winners over FC Copenhagen thanks to two goals from Nicholas Anelka. The Blues started brightly and it didn't take long for the away side to open the scoring after a misplaced pass from ex-Chelsea midfielder Jesper Gronkjaer fell straight to Anelka's feet and he provided a cool finish past the Copenhagen keeper Johan Wiland just inside twenty minutes. As the second peiord began things worsened for the hosts and again it didn't take long for Chelsea to take the initiative and add a second goal … [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...]