Archive for the ‘Football’ Category

Friday April 15, 2011 13:01

Real Madrid – Barcelona preview 2011

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The biggest football derby in the world will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday evening. The two teams come after they won the semifinals at the Champions League double header going in the Tottenham team that Lucescu Romans and Razvan Rat,...

Sunday September 26, 2010 17:36

Battling United please Fergie

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Sir Alex Ferguson praised his Manchester United team for fighting back to earn a point against Bolton on Sunday. United came away from the Reebok with a 2-2 draw but had to twice come from behind to earn a share of the spoils. Zat Knight capitalised...

Sunday September 26, 2010 17:31

Coyle singles out Elmander

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Bolton manager Owen Coyle highlighted the performance of Johan Elmander in his team's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. The Trotters twice led at the Reebok thanks to strikes from Zat Knight and Martin Petrov, but Nani and Michael Owen ensured a...

Sunday September 26, 2010 17:21

Houllier hails Molineux win

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Gerard Houllier hailed Aston Villa's derby victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers as the 'perfect return' to Premier League management. Houllier's first dugout appearance in six years saw the Villa boss make a winning start to league football as his team...

Monday September 20, 2010 16:54

Mourinho closes Portugal door

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Jose Mourinho has made it clear that he will not be taking the Portugal national post on an interim basis. It had been suggested that the Real Madrid boss could take temporary charge of his homeland for a Euro 2012 double-header against Denmark and...

Monday September 20, 2010 13:46

Friedel gives Houllier backing

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Brad Friedel believes that new Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier will bring a positive mentality to the club. The Frenchman took charge of his first training session with Villa on Monday after relieving caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald of his...

Monday September 20, 2010 13:43

Hughton rejects Given link

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Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has ruled out a move for former Magpies goalkeeper Shay Given. Reports over the weekend linked Newcastle with a move for out-of-favour Manchester City keeper Given after losing No.1 Steve Harper to injury in their 1-0 win...

Monday September 20, 2010 13:40

Coyle – Head ruled heart

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Bolton manager Owen Coyle has claimed that he would not have left Burnley last season had it just been down to his emotions. The former Ireland international departed the Clarets at the start of the year to move to the club where he played for two...

Monday September 20, 2010 13:38

Rosicky sorry for pen blunder

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Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky has rued his missed penalty during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Sunderland. The Gunners went ahead through a fluke Cesc Fabregas goal early on, but were put under pressure when Alex Song was dismissed in the 55th...

Monday September 20, 2010 13:36

Toffees rally round Fellaini

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Everton have jumped to the defence of Marouane Fellaini following criticism of the midfielder's use of the elbow. Fellaini was lucky to escape a red card in Saturday's defeat to Newcastle after appearing to catch Mike Williamson on his head with his...