Chelsea: Villas-Boas happy with Chelsea win Boss Andre Villas-Boas feels Chelsea’s performance in the 2-0 victory over Aston Villa bodes well for his side’s title prospects this term with the start of the new Barclays Premier League season just a fortnight away. Josh McEachran put Chelsea ahead with an early goal at Hong Kong Stadium [...]
Archive > July 2011
Rangers: McCoist still keen on Goodwillie
Rangers: McCoist still keen on Goodwillie Rangers manager Ally McCoist has not given up his pursuit of David Goodwillie even though a move south of the border now appears more likely for the Dundee United striker. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Blackburn after the Scottish champions failed with a previous [...]
Tottenham H.: Redknapp keen on Mata
Tottenham H.: Redknapp keen on Mata Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in Valencia midfielder Juan Mata. The 23-year-old has been widely linked with a move away from the Mestalla this summer with north London rivals Spurs and Arsenal reportedly leading the chase. Redknapp was quoted on The Guardian’s website as saying: “(Mata) [...]
Man. Utd.: Fergie denies Sneijder story
Man. Utd.: Fergie denies Sneijder story Sir Alex Ferguson has rejected claims that he is nearing a deal to bring Wesley Sneijder to Manchester United. Quotes attributed to Ferguson released overnight by the Mail on Sunday suggested talks had taken place, with Ferguson reported to have said: “If he wants to come, he must accept [...]
West Ham boss Allardyce: Swift return to Premiership or I’m sacked
West Ham boss Allardyce: Swift return to Premiership or I’m sacked Arsenal Chelsea Tottenham New West Ham boss Sam Allardyce knows he will be sacked if he does not guide them into the Premier League. He told BBC Radio 5 live’s Sportsweek: “It is a massive burden on my shoulders but that’s why I do [...]
Blackburn talks for Dundee Utd’s Goodwillie back-on
Blackburn talks for Dundee Utd’s Goodwillie back-on Dundee United Rangers Blackburn Rovers Dundee United and Blackburn have agreed a fee for striker David Goodwillie, revealed United boss Peter Houston. Rangers have also made a fresh offer for the 22-year-old after having earlier bids rejected, but they have not matched the package on the table from [...]
Villa rival QPR for Blackpool striker Campbell
Villa rival QPR for Blackpool striker Campbell Aston Villa Blackpool QPR Aston Villa are reportedly battling QPR for the signature of Blackpool striker DK Campbell. The 29 year old was on the Villa books as a youngster but was not offered a professional contract and left the club to join Chesham in 2000. QPR have [...]
Reading’s Long would consider West Ham switch
Reading’s Long would consider West Ham switch Reading Reading’s Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is relaxed over whether he stays with Reading or moves to Championship rivals West Ham. The Hammers are understood to have already had a £7million offer for Long turned down. The 24 year old told the Independent on Sunday: “West [...]
Reading’s Long would consider West Ham switch
Reading’s Long would consider West Ham switch Reading Reading’s Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long is relaxed over whether he stays with Reading or moves to Championship rivals West Ham. The Hammers are understood to have already had a £7million offer for Long turned down. The 24 year old told the Independent on Sunday: “West [...]
Phelan: Man Utd Charity Shield clash with Man City just another pre-season game
Phelan: Man Utd Charity Shield clash with Man City just another pre-season game Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester City Manchester United Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan claims next Sunday’s Community Shield against local rivals Manchester City is simply being treated as part of the pre-season countdown. It is less than four months since City overcame [...]
