In British newspaper match reports of Aston Villa’s 2-1 away win against Tottenham Hotspur, almost all of the stories lead with sentences similar to this one found in The Sun: “Calamity keeper Heurelho Gomes messed up to leave Spurs rooted at the foot of the table.”
True, yes, but it doesn’t provide a complete accurate picture […]
Tags: Ashley Young · Aston Villa · Darren Bent · Gabriel Agbonlahor · Gareth Barry · Heurelho Gomes · John Terry · Jonathan Woodgate · Juande Ramos · Tottenham Hotspur
It may only be one victory but England’s comprehensive beating of Croatia on Wednesday night could represent a dramatic turn in fortunes for the famous footballers who for so long have failed miserably to live up to their nations’ expectations.
Not quite good enough under Sven Goran Eriksson, an absolute shambles under Steve McClaren, and now […]
Tags: Croatia · David James · England national team · Fabio Capello · Gareth Barry · Luka Modric · Michael Owen · Theo Walcott · Wayne Rooney
Picture from The Telegraph via Getty Images.
Maybe Tony Pulis was right.
Mamady Sidibe’s header gives Stoke City a shock 3-2 win at the Britannia Stadium.
If you heard me this week on The Third Half, I pretty much mocked the fact I pulled this game out of the hat to do as one of my two full […]
Tags: Ashley Young · Aston Villa · Gabriel Agbonlahor · Gareth Barry · John Carew · Mamady Sidibe · Martin Laursen · Rory Delap · Stoke City · Tony Pulis
The first weekend of the Premier League is over, and what an entertaining weekend it was. Thirty two goals and an average of 3.2 goals per match, and a few surprise results. Who said the Premier League was boring?!
Here are some of the highs and lows from this past weekend, as well as my two […]
Tags: Arsenal · Ashley Young · Aston Villa · Blackburn Rovers · Bolton Wanderers · Chelsea · Derby County · Fabricio Coloccini · Fernando Torres · Gabriel Agbonlahor · Gareth Barry · Gretar Steinsson · Hull City · Jonas Gutierrez · Manchester United · Middlesbrough · Newcastle United · Rodridgo Possebon · Stoke City · Upton Park · Wigan Athletic
There is familiar talk circulating around the football world at the moment. It has occurred at this time of the year for the last few seasons now, but never has its idea come to fruition. The many managers, fans and newspapers who spoke of its possibility in the past were left embarrassed when their opinions […]
Tags: Arsenal · Chelsea · Fernando Torres · Gareth Barry · Liverpool · Manchester United · Robbie Keane · Ryan Babel
Aston Villa’s steady midfielder Gareth Barry and Tottenham’s crafty forward Robbie Keane look to set be Liverpool’s two most significant transfers this summer, if the club can secure the signatures of the pair, but in my opinion it is a another flying winger that would benefit the team most.With youngster Ryan Babel already making an […]
Tags: Aston Villa · Dirk Kuyt · Fernando Torres · Gareth Barry · Javier Mascherano · Jermaine Pennant · Peter Crouch · Rafa Benitez · Robbie Keane · Ryan Babel · Steven Gerrard · Xabi Alonso
England’s performances against USA and Trinidad and Tobago can hardly be described as spectacular, but Fabio Capello has learnt some extremely valuable lessons for when the real business begins in September.
Of course, supporters will expect a much more vibrant and cohesive display of football against Andorra and Croatia in the opening two World Cup qualifiers, […]
Tags: David Beckahm · David Bentley · David James · Dean Ashton · England national team · Fabio Capello · Frank Lampard · Gareth Barry · Jermain Defoe · Joe Cole · Michael Owen · Owen Hargreaves · Paul Robinson · Peter Crouch · Steven Gerrard · Stewart Downing · Wayne Rooney · World Cup
England finished the season with a comfortable win against the home side last night. Two goals from Portsmouth’s Jermaine Defoe and a lovely volley from Gareth Barry made light work of sticky temperatures and a bouncy pitch.
England’s line took to the field in this commerative fixture to the T & T FA’s 100th birthday in […]
Tags: David James · Dwight Yorke · England national team · Gareth Barry · Jermain Defoe · Kenwyne Jones
