Archive for April, 2010

Jagielka ready for England recall

Everton defender Phil Jagielka is back in action and should be on the plane to South Africa with England this summer.
After 10 months out through injury the 27-year-old is desperate to get himself back in the international squad and make the World Cup finals.
The centre-back damaged cruciate knee ligaments against Manchester City in April 2009, [...]

April 15, 2010   Posted in: Premier League, World Cup 2010  No Comments

Zamora should get a World Cup nod

The Bobby Zamora for England bandwagon is gathering pace, but I fancied the Fulham frontman for the job months ago and nothing I’ve seen since has put me off him.
Zamora grabbed a brilliant goal for Fulham in midweek against the German champions Wolfsburg and his efforts in Europe this season should be enough to see [...]

April 12, 2010   Posted in: Premier League, World Cup 2010  No Comments

Hughton deserves the plaudits

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton deserves a huge pat on the back after guiding the club back into the Premier League at the first attempt.
The Magpies looked to be in terminal decline when, despite the best efforts of Geordie legend Alan Shearer, they were relegated last season.
Shearer couldn’t keep the club in the Premier League and [...]

April 7, 2010   Posted in: Championship, Premier League  No Comments