Owen should delay Newcastle return
News that Michael Owen is working to return to football as quickly as possible should not just worry Newcastle United fans, it should drive them to start a letter-writing campaign imploring the England star to take as long as it is necessary to recuperate.
Manchester United gag Ronaldo over transfer rumours
The Guardian tells us that Ferguson and Queiroz have told Ronaldo to avoid talking to the press about any transfer rumours linking him away from Manchester United. Notwithstanding the fact that it is sound advice (why stir up a nest of hornets), many will see this as a sign of weakness – all it goes…
Rooney can be better than Cantona for Manchester United
Yes, he can. He’s got the anger, he’s got the swagger, and he’s got the talent. The thing he has over Cantona is time, and while he might not have the wisdom, he will gain it in that time. But enough about Rooney – on to Manchester United.
Carling Cup paints a bright future for Arsenal and Chelsea
A look at Sheva and Baptista, and what they mean for Chelsea and Arsenal
Del Piero to Manchester United?
Disclaimer: I don’t have the source for this (apart from a mention on the BBC site, which quotes The Sun), so don’t flame me if this didn’t actually happen He’s old, he’s probably slow and he’s too short to be an effective threat in the Premiership. More than Sheva (who is younger and taller), Alessandro…
Chelsea, Mourinho and player loyalty
The “I’ll stay if you stay” story about Terry and Mourinho has done the rounds recently. Very touching, to say the least, and absolutely not the sort of material that should be used to poke fun at Chelsea’s troubles, but that’s the media for you. It’s something I’ve been meaning to write about – Jose…
Manchester United: Larsson’s professionalism will have a lasting impact
If you’re not a Manchester United fan, ignore this Laurent Blanc’s signing is not considered to be Ferguson’s smartest hour. However, a player’s impact is felt as much behind the scenes and on the training ground as it is on the playing field, and Blanc, like Larsson this season, was a model professional who would…
Reyes and Cesc: a tale of two Spaniards
One thing that stands out in football players is the mental strength it takes to play this beautiful game. Ability it seems is nothing without will power.
Ballack, Not Shevchenko, The Problem With Sorry Chelsea
The Abramovich-Shevchenko-Mourinho love triangle may be what seems to have brought Chelsea’s dominance of the Premier League to a temporary halt this season, but it could be argued that the “Special One’s” evil plans were undone by something altogether different.
Arsenal will miss Lauren, Portsmouth will love him
Arsen Wenger’s decision to let Lauren move to Portsmouth is both brave and generous – and Harry Redknapp and Portsmouth will thank the Arsenal manager for it.
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