PFA to make racist abuse a sacking offence for footballers
• Racist abuse set to be deemed as gross misconduct • Premier League and Football League backing expectedRacist abuse will become a sackable offence for professional footballers next season, as part of significant changes being made to every Premie...
England friendly against Belgium to be big test of goalline technology
• Hawk-Eye system will be active at Wembley match• Final test before international vote on GLT on 2 JulyEngland's friendly against Belgium on Saturday week will provide the biggest stage yet for the testing of goalline technology before the vo...
Drogba jokes about ‘actor’ accusations
Didier Drogba had initially kept matters serious when asked about Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes’ accusations of him as a player who ‘acts’ too much on the pitch. However, the departing Chelsea striker has now comically turned the tables such that the joke is on Heynckes. It was widely assumed across the English media that...
Another Gunner pleads for RvP stay
Amid reports that Arsenal are looking to bolster their attack with the potential signing of Fulham’s Moussa Dembele, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has urged the club’s greatest attacking weapon – skipper Robin van Persie – to remain a Gunner. Van Persie reportedly had an inconclusive contract meeting with manager Arsene Wenger last week, with many assuming that...
Goalkeeper hails PL’s attacking quality
Arsenal starlet Wojciech Szczesny believes that the current crop of attacking players in the Barclays Premier League are as good as their counterparts from any other era of English football. The likes of Robin van Persie, Sergio Aguero, Didier Drogba, and Wayne Rooney led the way with a plethora of remarkable goals throughout the season,...
Premier League club accounts 2010/11: how in debt are they? Get the data
The Premier League clubs collectively made a loss of £361m in 2010/11 despite a £2.3bn income. How in debt are they and which clubs are making a profit? Find income and expenditure by club• Get the 2010/11 data• Get the 2009/10 data• More data ...
Striker: Blues future could have varied
Having confirmed his intentions to part ways with Chelsea this summer, prolific striker Didier Drogba has revealed that he would have likely stayed at the club had the Blues not won the Champions League title on Saturday evening. Chelsea were on the brink of yet another European heartbreak when Drogba powerfully headed home in the...
Toffees hope for star loyalty
Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that he’s hoping star attacking midfielder Tim Cahill will stay at Goodison Park this summer. Due to Cahill’s increasing years, the 32-year old has been linked with a move away from the club, but Moyes still views the Australian as a pivotal piece of the Everton puzzle. “He’s fit,...
Gunners star stresses communication
Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen is confident of the club’s future prospects as long as the players continue to give each other feedback with complete transparency rather than holding back on important communication. Vermaelen sat down with Arsenal Player to reflect on the club’s chemistry off the field and in the dressing room, which has been...
Agent tips City striker to stay
The agent of Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko has revealed his client is likely staying with the Premier League champions after a less than impressive end to the campaign. Dzeko, who had a strong start to the season, saw playing time more limited following Mario Balotelli’s ascent and the improbable return of Carlos Tevez. Now,...
Arsenal linked with Belgian international
Arsenal are showing interest in Fulham midfielder Moussa Dembele, according to reports. The Belgian has been a key player for Martin Jol’s side this campaign, and Arsene Wenger could consider launching a bid in the region of £10 million for him. The ex-Alkmaar playmaker has had another imprressive season racking up two Premier League goals...
English starlet looks to future
Manchester United starlet Tom Cleverley insists he is ready to get over the nightmare of last season as he strives to regain fitness over the summer. The young midfielder appeared set for a pivotal role in the Premier League giants’ season, but injuries forced him to miss most of the season and potentially forced Paul...
