Are Newcastle Perched on Shaky Ground?
It is always a daunting task to attempt to fill the void of an injured player, particularly a player that has performed solidly and made that position their own. The task is ever more complex…
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Quillon denies transfer approach amid United link
Javi Garcia's agent has confirmed that reports stating that Manchester United have made a bid for the Benfica ace are only rumours. The Spanish midfielder has been a key feature in a revival at the…
How United solve a problem like Lionel Messi
So United face the all powerful behemoth that is FC Barcelona at Wembley on May 28th for the Champions League final. Although the match is on English soil that’s probably about as much an advantage…
Hatem Ben Arfa relishes Newcastle stint
Recent loan signing Hatem Ben Arfa is determined to make his mark after making his Newcastle United debut in the 2-0 weekend home loss to Blackpool. The 23-year-old France winger appeared as a substitute against…
No transfer business expected at Anfield
Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish has admitted that the club will not conduct any transfer business before the window closes on Tuesday. The Merseyside club splashed out on Jordan Henderson and Stewart Downing, amongst others, in…
Belgian First Division wrap: Standard keep pace with leaders
Standard Liege kept touch with Belgian First Division leaders Anderlecht on Saturday, while Charleroi appear set for automatic relegation.Standard took just five minutes to silence the home support at Jules Ottenstadion in Ghent, with Moroccan…
Fabio Capello confirms retirement plans
England coach Fabio Capello has revealed that he will not continue in his role after Euro 2012 when he will be ready to enjoy his retirement. The Italian had been criticised for England's disastrous performance…
Richards downplays Manchester City bust-up
Manchester City defender Micah Richards has downplayed the impact of a training ground disagreement with Mario Balotelli, stating that the two players were fine after a bust-up. The England and Italy internationals came to loggerheads…
Champions League preview: Shakhtar Donetsk v Barcelona
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has promised not to take Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg lightly.Despite winning the first leg 5-1 against Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk, Guardiola is determined to prevent any surprise result…
Wigan chief gives backing to Roberto Martinez
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan has played down talk of manager Roberto Martinez being under pressure after heavy defeats in the Latics' opening two games of the new season. Martinez's men were battered 4-0 by…