Archive for April, 2009

Chelsea set for FA Cup Final clash with Everton

This weekend’s FA Cup semi-final action was criticised by football pundits for being largely uneventful and something of a let-down. However, Chelsea and Everton fans haven’t been complaining after their sides knocked out Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.
The managers in charge of the losing teams have, somewhat predictably, been quick to place the blame on [...]

April 20, 2009   Posted in: Latest  No Comments

Ferguson and Allardyce round on Benitez

Some might call it mischief-making, others a gamble, but few would argue Sir Alex Ferguson’s tirade at Rafa Benitez on Friday has added extra spice to an-already fascinating Premier League title race and simmering tension between the two managers.
What was more intriguing was that Ferguson was not alone in expressing his indignation for the Liverpool [...]

April 20, 2009   Posted in: Latest  No Comments

Who should win the PFA Player of the Year award?

This week, the shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year was revealed and, in all honesty, it contained very few surprises. Manchester United dominate the list with defenders, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand, keeping midfield legend Ryan Giggs company in a line-up which also boasts Cristiano Ronaldo, Edwin van der Sar, and Steven Gerrard [...]

April 16, 2009   Posted in: Latest  No Comments