Sam Allardyce out to silence his West Ham critics by beating Blackpool
The under-fire Hammers manager believes the play-off final is bigger than the Champions League because it has the power to change livesSam Allardyce has an evolutionary theory for his particular species. "As a manager," he says, "you accept that you ne...
Allardyce out to silence his West Ham critics
The under-fire Hammers manager believes the play-off final is bigger than the Champions League because it has the power to change livesSam Allardyce has an evolutionary theory for his particular species. "As a manager," he says, "you accept that you ne...
Chelsea’s Didier Drogba keen to exorcise ghosts of European cup finals
The striker has a history of red cards and red mists on the big stage in Europe but could make amends against Bayern MunichDidier Drogba can sometimes feel like a mesh of contradictions. The hulking centre-forward who batters and bullies but also tumbl...
Chelsea’s Didier Drogba keen to exorcise ghosts of European cup finals
The striker has a history of red cards and red mists on the big stage in Europe but could make amends against Bayern MunichDidier Drogba can sometimes feel like a mesh of contradictions. The hulking centre-forward who batters and bullies but also tumbl...
Arsenal’s Theo Walcott gets all-clear to play for England at Euro 2012
• Forward injured hamstring in draw against Chelsea• Injury will keep him out for only three weeksTheo Walcott will be fit to play for England at Euro 2012 after scans confirmed that the damage to his left hamstring will keep him out for only three...
PFA decided against removing Evans from team
• 'It would have drawn more attention to it had we pulled him' • Sheffield United striker was convicted of rape last weekThe Professional Footballers Association have defended the decision to name Ched Evans in the League One team of the year, desp...
Chelsea’s John Terry and QPR’s Anton Ferdinand face handshake dilemma
• Premier League refuse to cancel pre-match handshakes • Terry alleged to have insulted Ferdinand using racist languageJohn Terry and Anton Ferdinand face an awkward meeting on Sunday after it emerged that the Premier League has no intention of scr...
Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea
Chelsea's blueprint for Champions League glory was laid out last Wednesday. To the dismay of Arsène Wenger, it was fine-tuned here. Whether in pre-match hope or expectation, the Arsenal manager had described the defensive strategy that Chelsea adopted...
Arsène Wenger keen to tie Robin van Persie to Arsenal before Euro 2012
• Arsenal manager wants to avoid repeat of last summer's chaos• Van Persie's contract expires in summer of 2013Arsène Wenger wants to resolve Robin van Persie's Arsenal future before the Euro 2012 finals. Van Persie, whose contract expires in the ...
Mikel Arteta’s season-ending injury leaves Arsenal short in midfield
• Spaniard suffered ankle ligament damage in Wigan match• Abou Diaby short of fitness and Yossi Benayoun ineligibleMikel Arteta has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with ankle ligament damage, leaving Arsène Wenger with selection iss...
Joe Cole happy at Lille and in no rush to return to Liverpool
• 'I would like to stay but it's not in my hands'• 'Only thing I miss is Premier League atmosphere'Joe Cole is keen to continue his continental adventure at Lille and he is waiting to discuss the future with Liverpool, his parent club, as his seaso...
