Posts Tagged ‘Football’

Aguero nets again as City see off Chelsea to reach FA Cup Final


Posted on: May 13th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero either side of half time sealed Manchester City’s spot to face Wigan in the FA Cup final. In all probability the tournament represents Roberto Mancini’s teams last chance of silverware this season and the Italian believes a victory in the competition would complete a “successful” season for the [...]



 

Di Canio’s Sunderland rock Newcastle in Tyne Wear Derby


Posted on: April 14th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Sunderland produced a stunning performance to beat local rivals Newcastle by three goals to nil to kick-start their surge for survival. New manager Paolo Di Canio stood out with flamboyant celebrations as his side earned a critical three points.   It was Sunderland’s first win over Newcastle since 2008 and they were the better team [...]



 

Aguero nets again as City see off Chelsea to reach FA Cup Final


Posted on: April 14th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Goals from Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero either side of half time sealed Manchester City’s spot to face Wigan in the FA Cup final. In all probability the tournament represents Roberto Mancini’s teams last chance of silverware this season and the Italian believes a victory in the competition would complete a “successful” season for the [...]



 

THE END FOR NANI?


Posted on: April 13th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

When Manchester United signed Nani in 2007 he was the bright young prospect from Portugal. He had all the skills, pace to burn and looked to be a man who would light up the world stage. Six summers on and reports are that Nani is heading for the Old Trafford exit door. Just what will [...]



 

ARE ENGLAND REALLY FINISHED WITH DAVID BECKHAM?


Posted on: April 13th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

David Beckham made it quite clear this week that he is not finished with England. Despite being 38 years old, the former England captain declared publicly that he will never retire from International duty and still hopes that he may pull on an England shirt again. Is that a realistic ambition?   Well why not? [...]



 

Why Di Canio could have impact Sunderland need


Posted on: April 13th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Sunderland made the bold move on Saturday night to part company with their manager Martin O’Neill. The immediate reaction to this decision was one of shock, given that there are only seven games left in the Premier League season. A little over 24 hours later, the Black Cats announced Paolo Di Canio was their new [...]



 

ENGLAND: WHAT DID WE EXPECT?


Posted on: March 27th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

England travelled to Montenegro on Tuesday knowing that only a win would put them in firm control of their World Cup Qualifying group. Despite a good first half we saw what we always see from England: A side lacking in quality, cutting edge and ruthlessness.   The mere fact that Montenegro were viewed as a [...]



 

THE MONDAY COLUMN: 11th March 2013


Posted on: March 10th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Real Madness   Last weeks Champions League tie between Manchester United and Real Madrid was the game ‘the world would stop for’ in the words of Jose Mourinho. If they did they will have seen a Manchester United side control Reals’ superstars and look like much the better side at Old Trafford last Tuesday. That [...]



 

THE ANTONIO VALENCIA CONUNDRUM: JUST WHAT GONE WRONG?


Posted on: March 10th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

This time last year Antonio Valencia was turning defenders legs to jelly. He was a strong, quick, aggressive winger capable of destroying an opposition on his own. He was a contender for player of the year. This year he is a contender for worst player of the year.   He looks a shadow of the [...]



 

MONDAY COLUMN: 4th March 2013


Posted on: March 4th, 2013 by Scott No Comments

Wenger Woes   Arsenal have come away from this Barclays Premier League weekend 5 points adrift of the crucial fourth Champions League place. Defeat to bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane yesterday left the Gunners trailing their North London neighbours by 7 points as Tottenham moved to third just 2 points adrift of [...]