Rio Ferdinand, Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards are the biggest names missing from Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2012 squad after it was announced at Wembley this lunchtime.
The Manchester United defender’s omission was actually confirmed yesterday by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, once which almost certainly draws a line under his international career.
Despite Ferdinand’s vast tournament experience, Hodgson looks to have put faith in Phil Jones instead, given that he can cover a range of positions across the back and indeed in midfield if needs be.
Meanwhile after winning the Premier League title at the weekend, Man City defender has been brought back down to earth with a bang, now knowing that both he and the injured Kyle Walker will both miss out on a right-back spot, with Liverpool’s Glen Johnson being preferred in that position. [Read full article »]
Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio celebrated his side’s promotion to League One by joining Toploader on stage at the weekend and warbling his way through their biggest (only?) hit, ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’.
This impromptu ‘performance’ came during the ‘Party on the Pitch’ mini-festival which was held at the County Ground to celebrate the club’s success.
Paolo Di Canio – Great player. Good manager. Terrible singer.
Enjoy the video in all its glory…
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It looks like the process of ‘Doing an Ashley’ has gone global, proving that blatant diving is not just exclusive to the Barclay’s Premier League.
Even in a country such as Australia, where the sportsmen are notoriously hard as nails, do cheats sometimes prosper.
Picture the scene…
We’re in the dying embers of the 2011/12 A-League Grand Final with the game tied and just seconds from going into extra-time.
The 4 added minutes have already been played when Brisbane Roar’s Besart Berisha takes an airshot, falls on his arse, appeals and incredibly gets given a penalty. Of course he then had the cheek to go on and celebrate before the penalty had already been converted. [Read full article »]
Ever wondered where Arsenal ‘stars’ Jack Wilshere, Emmanuel Frimpong and Carl Jenkinson have been all season? Well cuddling in the hot tub seems to be the obvious answer judging by this picture.
Whilst the teammates seem to be comfortable with their sexuality, it beggars the question “Why have the threesome spent so much time on the treatment table?”. We’ll let you be the judge of that.
Frimpong posted the photo online earlier this week, tweeting,
“Dench Party at my house who’s coming.”
And we have had it (un)confirmed from a (un)reliable source that this picture has made it as Piers Morgan’s new desktop wallpaper, replacing ‘that‘ shot of Freddie ‘Lunchbox’ Ljungberg.
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it has just been confirmed that Andre Marriner has been appointed to referee the Barclays Premier League derby between Manchester city and Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium on Monday, 30 April.
Rumours were circulating earlier in the day that Howard Webb would be taking charge of the crucial clash, but we can confirm that this is not the case.
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Despite Chelsea taking a one-goal lead to the Nou Camp, the hosts come into the tie as red-hot favourites to reach yet another Champions League Final. Bookmakers Paddy Power make Barcelona 2/7 to win and just 4/9 to qualify.
Chelsea were 9/2 to make the final before the tie got underway and are now just 15/8 (Sporting Bet) to progress after keeping the champions out at Stamford Bridge. That said this is the fifth time the two sides have met in the knockout stages of the competition and the Blues have gone through on just one occasion to date.
Roberto Di Matteo’s men come into the return leg knowing that a draw will be enough to see them through whilst they are 4/6 (Paddy Power) to score what could be a crucial away goal at the Nou Camp. [Read full article »]
