King howler sends City six clear
Manchester City went six points clear at the Barclays Premier League summit after a late penalty conversion from Mario Balotelli – a consequence of clumsy defending from Ledley King – ensured a thrilling 3-2 win over a resilient Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. After a slow first half, the hosts came alive at the...
City duo welcome former Red Devil
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott and star goalkeeper Joe Hart have both offered their backing to the club’s reported pursuit of Owen Hargreaves, whose injury-prone background and past affiliation with bitter rivals Manchester United will make this a shock transfer. City boss Roberto Mancini has openly expressed his need for another midfielder before the close...
United win the Shield in thriller
Manchester United came from behind to erase a two-goal deficit and defeat bitter rivals Manchester City 3-2 to lift the Community Shield in front of over 77,000 at Wembley. In a game that easily matched the intensity of a Premier League fixture, both teams played extremely physical from the very beginning. However, in the end,...
City defender confident about squad
Joleon Lescott believes that Manchester City have done sufficient rebuilding to achieve higher objectives next season. The England international, who joined the Sky Blues last season, spent a major part of last season recovering from injuries. Having seen his side lose out to Tottenham in the race for the coveted fourth place late last leason,...
Everton Hope For More Luck With Jermaine Beckford
It’s been one of the worst kept secrets in English football, but it’s official now that Jermaine Beckford has completed his free transfer to Everton. Leeds had cancelled his contract on Friday which is an unusual step. Regardless of the fact a player has agreed to join another club, clubs usually keep the registration until...
David Moyes’ Best Signings for Everton
David Moyes joined Everton following the sacking of Walter Smith in March 2002. He was regarded as one of the most promising young managers in the country when he arrived at Goodison Park and has justified that assessment ever since.
His transfer activity has been extremely impressive during his Everton tenure, uncovering gem after gem for...
The England Outsiders #3. The Centre Halves
Well it’s not been the best season for either of England’s first choice centre halves so far. Enough has been written about John Terry’s problems and Rio Ferdinand’s chronic back injury to have caused meltdown on Google through searching for both issues. Thankfully, Terry’s form seems to be picking up again and Manchester United seem...
Everton Continue To Be Overlooked
You’ve got to feel for David Moyes and the never ending injury situation at Goodison Park. Since they finished fourth in 2005, it seems every season starts in December due to the injury affliction that seemingly curses the Toffees. Thankfully, we’re past the days when teams blamed gypsy curses for bad luck or injuries. I...
Bridge and Lescott nearing a return
Slowly but surely, the squad is beginning to take on a healthier look - and is set to have a very competitive feel to it. After Patrick Vieira's return to training, defensive pair Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge are set to return over the next week:WAY...
Bridge and Lescott nearing a return
Slowly but surely, the squad is beginning to take on a healthier look - and is set to have a very competitive feel to it. After Patrick Vieira's return to training, defensive pair Joleon Lescott and Wayne Bridge are set to return over the next week:WAY...
