Many observers might have thought either Arsenal’s or Chelsea’s number seventeens would have been the match winners today. But former Barcelona men Alexis Sanchez and Pedro had quiet games going forward as every time they had the ball, they had a few of the opposition in toe to steal back possession. Arsenal forward Theo Walcott […]
Posted on September 19th, 2015 by scott
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Manager Jose Mourinho looked a lot happier as he watched his Chelsea side hammer four past Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Champions League this week. But the Portuguese boss will still be concerned about his team’s poor start in the English Premier League, they lie just outside the relegation zone after five games and are […]
Posted on September 18th, 2015 by scott
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It’s fair to say that Oliver Giroud has had a disappointing start to his season this year. I am a big fan of the French striker but you cannot get away from the fact that he’s currently under-performing and in a bit of rut. He’d be best served spending more time on the bench in […]
Posted on September 17th, 2015 by scott
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“I have not bought Martial for me. I have bought him for the next manager of Manchester United.” Those were the words of Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, when talking about his new £36m signing Anthony Martial. Since then, in the next two games, Martial came off the bench to score a cracker against Liverpool […]
Posted on September 16th, 2015 by scott
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After Newcastle United survived relegation by the skin of their teeth last season, owner Mike Ashley made a rare appearance in front of the cameras to tell the Toon support he wanted to bring some success to St James’ Park. He talked of trophies and a Champions League spot… But many seen it as just […]
Posted on September 15th, 2015 by scott
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Celtic’s poor start to the 2015/16 season continued after they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Aberdeen this past weekend. That loss meant that the Dons leapt over the Scottish Premiership champions into top spot. Yes being in second spot, come the middle of September, seems to mean that Celtic must be in some sort […]
Posted on September 14th, 2015 by scott
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We had stood off United in the first half and made very few tackles. It went against everything built into my DNA. Tackling and collisions mattered against Manchester United. That is a passage taken from Steven Gerrard’s new book that is currently being serialised in the Sportsmail. Liverpool really could have done with that kind […]
Posted on September 13th, 2015 by scott
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It hasn’t been a great summer for Emmanuel Adebayor. The player has been dumped by his national team and told he won’t play for Togo again. Although Adebator hadn’t joined the squad after a recent call-up anyway. While Tottenham Hotspur have also made a similar statement with boss Mauricio Pochettino saying: “I think it is […]
Posted on September 12th, 2015 by scott
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Can a leopard really change its spots? Well in the case of Manchester United’s boss Louis van Gaal, it doesn’t look like it. Without doubt the Dutchman’s methods work up to a point and they usually gain a certain amount of success. But then the legendary manager seems to come undone by making the same […]
Posted on September 11th, 2015 by scott
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Sometimes it’s better to reflect on things when time has passed and the wounds aren’t so raw. Without doubt Ally McCoist’s time as Rangers manager needed to come to an end last season. Today it has been confirmed that the former boss has reached a settlement with the club. Late in 2014, it was announced […]
Posted on September 10th, 2015 by scott
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