Archive for December 24, 2012
‘Tis the season to put on a few pounds, let the stitches heal the wounds, to soothe the swollen hands, take the weight off the feet without every second counting…… and confer the annual awards.
This year has exemplified Twitter’s ubiquity in sport, and whether or not we see managers and agents start to ban their charges from using it remains to be seen.
Stoke striker Michael Owen has plenty of happy memories from his time at Liverpool, but does not look back too fondly on the occasions he has played against them.
Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea can mount a successful Barclays Premier League title challenge despite the sizeable gap between themselves and leaders Manchester United.
Martin Jol believes Fulham will find themselves in a ‘relegation battle’ if they do not pick up points over the festive period.
Australia captain Michael Clarke is doubtful for the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka because of a hamstring injury.
“I reckon we got our Christmas present at the start of the season,” says United boss
The potential Reds signing had reportedly demanded to play through the middle
Dani Alves admits football is of secondary importance while Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova fights a second battle against cancer.
Swansea defender receives support from Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez after he kicked a ball at Robin van Persie from close range.
Real Mallorca president Jaume Cladera has resigned from his post with the Primera Division club.
Martin Jol believes Fulham will find themselves in a “relegation battle” if they do not pick up points over the festive period.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says their next opponents Stoke City “don’t get the credit they deserve” for the way they play.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has warned potential new signings he will not tolerate
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has warned his team-mates not to overlook Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse and Demba Ba, despite their poor form
Former Gloucester captain Mike Nicholls has died, the club have announced. Nicholls made 483 first team appearances for the Cherry and Whites in a career that spanned 17 years.
Motherwell have no fresh injuries ahead of their SPL clash with Aberdeen at Fir Park on Boxing Day.
LIVERPOOL manager insists he will never allow a player to dictate which position they should play at Anfield
Former Hibernian strikers Garry O’Connor and Derek Riordan find themselves without clubs this Christmas.
Swansea City sensation Michu has been rewarded for his remarkable Premier League form with a promise of a Spain cap in February.