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Wolves star identifies side's weakness

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Wolves need to improve their goalscoring record in order to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season, according to one of their players.

Midfielder David Jones saw his side lose 1-0 to Manchester United at the weekend courtesy of a late foal from Paul Scholes.

The result leaves Wolves in 17th position but only out of the relegation places on goal difference and the club must now prepare for a real six-pointer against second-bottom Burnley next weekend.

The [...]

End of the line for Tomlinson as member of Chargers

tickettogames@gmail.com — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

After nine colorful seasons with the San Diego Chargers, running back LaDainian Tominson was let go by the team.
Tominson was released by the Charges on Moday after being part of the franchise for long time.
The 30-year-old National Football League star is both happy and sad over the latest turn of event in his professional career.
The NFL most valuable player in 2006 had been a potent force for the team especially during his MVP season where he set the NFL single-season records w [...]

Top four battle to go to the wire

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

The fight to finish in the Premier League top four will go all the way to the end of the season as clubs battle for the final Champions League qualification position, according to Yossi Benayoun.

The Liverpool midfielder returned from a broken rib in his side's bore-draw with Manchester City on Sunday, a result that meant Spurs leapfrogged both teams into fourth spot as they got all three points against Wigan.

Liverpool have endured a stuttering season but are still sixth [...]

Featured Columnist Fiorentina: Viola Face Tricky Test at Allianz Arena Against Bayern Munich

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

When Fiorentina was drawn in Group E alongside Liverpool, Lyon and Debrecen, few expected the Viola to progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League-let alone as group winners as they relegated Lyon to second place and sent Liverpool packing.

The mighty Juventus crashed out in the group stages while cousins AC Milan and Inter Milan secured their places in the final 16 with [...]

Featured Columnist Serie A: Can AS Roma Disturb Inter Milan's Title Aspirations?

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

At the beginning of the season, there were few who believed that AS Roma would be able to pose any kind of threat to Inter Milan's title aspirations. Instead, teams such as Juventus and AC Milan were thought to be the reigning champion's toughest competition.

Despite getting off to a brilliant start, Juventus has disappointed greatly during the last couple of months and currently lies in seventh place. W [...]

Featured Columnist Assessing Inter Milan's Strengths and Weaknesses, as Champion League Match ...

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

On March 16th, Inter Milan tactician José Mourinho will return to the Stamford Bridge for the second leg of the double fixture with his former club Chelsea where he spent two hugely successful seasons.

Inter patron Massimo Moratti has made no secret of his desire to lift the Champions League trophy and has splashed the cash in many failed attempts to make that a reality. The Italian champions are a [...]

Gerrard warns of complacency at Liverpool

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Steven Gerrard has called on his Liverpool team-mates to push on and make a concerted effort to ensure they finish the season in the Premier League top four.

The Anfield side are unbeaten in their last seven Premier League matches and a 1-0 victory in the Merseyside derby at the weekend saw them rise above Tottenham to occupy fourth spot.

They are now one point clear in that position and face third-place Arsenal on Wednesday and a win would put them to only two points behind their [...]

Arteta back to boost Everton

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Mikel Arteta has said he is excited to get back on the field following an injury nightmare and wants to play as much as he can to help Everton's Premier League aspirations for this season.

The influential Spanish playmaker made his first appearance in almost a year when he came off the bench on 76 minutes during his side's FA Cup fourth round defeat to Birmingham.

Arteta suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage in a game against Newcastle United in February 2009 an [...]

Ronaldinho: The Brazilian's Dazzling Smile Returns

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Ronaldinho was considered to be past his prime by pundits and supporters alike when he arrived in the Italian Peninsula in the season of 2008/2009. The mediocre debut season did nothing to prove them wrong. On the contrary, it confirmed everything they had expected of the former Brazilian wonder who no longer displayed dazzling performances or smiles.

The current campaign started [...]

Juventus in Crisis: Where Did It All Go Wrong?

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

There was once a time when Juventus was synonymous with victory and greatness, a time when all of Italy feared the Old Lady of Turin.

As one of the peninsula's most storied clubs, the pressure is always on for Juventus to perform well-and to do so in style. The days of "Lo Stilo Juve" seem to be long forgotten, considering the Bianconeri can't control the ball, let a [...]

Sudden death of rising NFL defensive end saddened fans, players

tickettogames@gmail.com — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Professional football experts envisioned Chicago Bear defensive Gaines Adams as one of the young players in the National Football League that will soon blossom into a star in the premier football league in the planet.
However, the great potential of Adams to become a certified NFL star got halted when he unexpectedly died of cardiac arrest inside his house morning of January 17.
Adams according to the autopsy had an enlarged heart that lead to his death due to a heart attack.
Fami [...]

Man City believe nothing is impossible

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Manchester City are still involved in a battle for the Premier League title, according to one of their midfielders.

Nigel de Jong has played a key role in City's development under new manager Roberto Mancini. The Italian is unbeaten during his time in charge and saw his side stroll to a 4-1 win at Blackburn earlier this week.

That victory moved City up to fourth in the Premier League. They now sit seven points behind leaders Chelsea and they will look to put pressure on their riva [...]

Benitez still dreams of top four finish

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Fernando Torres could be integral to Liverpool's bid to finish in the Premier League top four, according to Rafa Benitez.

The Spanish manager saw his talismanic forward score his 50th league goal for Liverpool to give them a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa, a result which sees the Anfield side close the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham to four points.

Benitez is under pressure to guide Liverpool to Champions League qualification for next season after his side were el [...]

Cesc Fabregas, Arsene Wenger Rumours Couldn't Be Further From the Truth

maryo_shea@yahoo.ie — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

It was 27 minutes of artistry. 27 minutes of world class mastery. 27 minu [...]

Five Reasons Why Theo Walcott's Career Seems to Be Stagnating at Arsenal

maryo_shea@yahoo.ie — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Theo Walcott, a rose waiting to blossom or over-hyped, inconsistent player who doesn't know h [...]

Torres sure Benitez will stay

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Rafa Benitez will not leave Liverpool despite their struggles in the current Premier League season, according to Fernando Torres.

The Spanish striker has admitted he is disappointed with Liverpool's form this season, which has seen them exit the Champions League at the group stage and fall out of the Premier League title race.

Benitez's men are currently 13 points behind Premier League leaders Chelsea and occupy sixth place, lagging five points adrift of Aston V [...]

Ancelotti's Chelsea 'better than Mourinho's'

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:00:00 +0100

This season’s Chelsea team is even better than the previous Premier League-winning side put together by Jose Mourinho.

That is the opinion of Ricardo Carvalho, who played in the 2005 side which lost only one game on its way to winning the title.

Chelsea currently sit top of the Premier League, with a five-point gap on closest chasers Manchester United and a superior goal difference to all the other top four teams.

They have conceded only eight goals in their first [...]

Bruce hails his defensive star

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Michael Turner’s stellar performances for Sunderland in the Premier League should be enough to warrant him a call-up to the England team, according to his manager.

Steve Bruce claims the central defender he brought in from Hull during the summer transfer window has been outstanding since his arrival on Wearside, and his presence in the back four has helped Sunderland climb to eighth in the Premier League.

His side are looking to upset the Premier League fo [...]

AC Milan: Alive and Kicking Once More

marzia.hazra@hotmail.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

In his first press conference as AC Milan tactician, rookie coach Leonardo said that he wanted to see a Rossoneri that in its coming season would put the emphasis on playing entertaining, offensive-minded football.

We all know what happened from there.

The circumstances were anything but ideal. The close to zero activity in the player mercato combined with the lack of real tra [...]

City skipper looks for improvement

stef.oates@omruk.co.uk — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Manchester City need to kick-start their season if they are to battle for the Premier League title, according to the club’s skipper.

Kolo Toure, who missed the weekend’s 0-0 draw against Birmingham City with a heel injury, claims the City squad is gifted enough to challenge for a Champions League spot if they start imposing themselves on games.

In an interview with the official Manchester City website, the former Arsenal defender highlighted this wee [...]