Roy Hodgson stands up for Fernando Torres
Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson stood up for striker Fernando Torres after a disappointing display in the goalless draw at Birmingham City. The Spain
First Arsenal, now Tottenham – time for the Premier League to get tough?
Despite a distinct lack of football to watch, transfer deadline day is one of the most frustratingly exciting days of the football season. You know
Harry Redknapp reflects on great defeat
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp claimed Tuesdays 3-2 loss to Young Boys in the first leg of a Champions League play-off was a “great defeat”. Spurs w
Star pair miss Liverpool’s Turkish test
Liverpool will be without star duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for their crucial Europa League clash with Trabzonspor on Thursday evening. M
Santos hit out at Chelsea over Neymar
Santos president Luis Alvaro Ribeiro has hit out at Chelseas conduct in their pursuit of his clubs star striker, Neymar. The 18-year-old, who recen
Top 10 PL players whose careers have been decimated by injury
When talent is wasted through ill-discipline, laziness, lack of application and direction football fans are not particularly forgiving. In contrast th
Hughton to keep faith with Harper
Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton has ruled out the possibility of allowing Steve Harper to join Celtic before the transfer window closes at the
Pavlyuchenko in Sporting talks
Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is wanted by Sporting Lisbon, according to his agent. The Russia striker bounced back from an indiffer
Time for West Ham fans to embrace Brady’s grand plan?
When Karen Brady suggested that West Ham United could change their name to West Ham Olympic she invited much criticism from fans. She has since insist
Defoe plays down unrest rumours
England striker Jermain Defoe claims under-pressure coach Fabio Capello retains the respect of the players despite the World Cup debacle. Capello h