by David Wilson on September 1, 2010
For the first time Premier League teams had to name a 25-man squad for the first half of the EPL season and there was a couple of surprises.
All 20 clubs had to submit a squad of up to 25 players containing no more than 17 players who do not qualify as homegrown. Homegrown players are classed as players who “irrespective of his nationality or age, has been registered with any club affiliated to the Football Association or the Football Association of Wales for a period, continuous or not, of three entire seasons or 36 months prior to his 21st birthday”. Read more... (1280 words, 1 image, estimated 5:07 mins reading time)
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by Philip Mboya on August 14, 2010
If there is one thing i like about Arsenal fans, it has to be their ‘religious fanaticism’ especially here in Nairobi. With the Gunners facing a very hard opening match against Liverpool tomorrow at Anfield, there is even more reason to celebrate as their long serving coach Arsene Wenger signed a contract extension yesterday that will see him stay with the London club for another 4 years.
You would have to Walk on the streets of downtown Nairobi on any given weekend to see what i mean. Every other jersey you see is literally an Arsenal jersey. Sure, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool do have ardent fans, however, the Arsenal faithful make them look totally insignificant. Read more... (348 words, 1 image, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 5, 2010
Arsenal‘s captain and highest earning player Cesc Fabregas might not be leaving the Emirates after all. The 23 year old who has been a major centre of attention this summer could still be a gunner in the new season. This is according to former Arsenal great Kenny Sansom.
Fabregas has been involved in a protracted transfer battle with his former club Barcelona ever since the season ended. The Catalans have always expressed their desire to re-sign their former youth player to the extent of some of his national team mates who are mostly Barca players pranking him by making him wear a Barcelona jersey during Spain’s World Club celebration. Read more... (281 words, 1 image, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 2, 2010
Manchester City‘s Togolese striker Emmanuel Adebayor might be forced to leave Eastlands after only one season. With Balotelli and Robinho expected to be joining the Citizens this week and Carlos Tevez’s impending transfer hitting a snag, it is very likely that Ade will fall down the pecking order once the season starts.
City have also said that if a permanent deal can be arrived at with either AC Milan or Juventus, then they are willing to allow their 25 million Pound signing to leave this despite assurance from coach Roberto Mancini that he will play if he stays with City. Read more... (356 words, 1 image, estimated 1:25 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on July 31, 2010
After losing 2-0 to lowly Varese last week, AC Milan laboured to a 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Emirates Cup earlier on Saturday. Arsenal fielded their two new signings Marouane Chamakh and Lorient Kosceinly while Milan‘s squad was without a number of its star players including Ronaldinho, Pirlo and Ambrossini.
Today’s draw gives Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri his first positive result since he took over from Leonardo a month ago. Chamakh opened the scoring for the Gunners just before half time after Arshavin’s pin point pass left Chamakh with an easy finish. Read more... (226 words, 1 image, estimated 54 secs reading time)
by Andreas Vassiliades on July 22, 2010
Before the start of the season Arsene Wenger insists his squad is talented, hungry and ready. During the season Arsene Wenger declares the players are now mature enough to maintain the title challenge until the end. Towards the end of the season Arsene Wenger laments his squads inability to finish off teams, grind out results and failure to display their maturity. At the end of the season Arsene Wenger guarantees his squad will be better off for it and next season they will make the extra step. And so the cycle continues. It has been this way for about six seasons. A number of talented young teenagers have developed into decent first team professionals and a plethora have been released. Read more... (584 words, 2 images, estimated 2:20 mins reading time)
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by Philip Mboya on July 20, 2010
Barcelona have weighed up what seems to be their final offer for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. After their initial offer was turned down, the Catalans returned with an improved offer of 40 million Pounds which they are hoping can land them their main target.
The La Liga champions are experiencing some financial troubles and although Fabregas might be the club’s main target, Sandro Rosell should think twice before going all out for the 23 year old. Barcelona’s current squad has some of the finest midfielders in the game today and it would be a shame for Fabregas to watch most of their matches from the bench. Read more... (409 words, 1 image, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on July 16, 2010
The FIFA South Africa 2010 World Cup was a tournament of firsts and lasts of many sorts. This tournament was to be the last major international event for many stars and so it should not come as a surprise to hear the number of players who have decided to retire from their national teams.
Just yesterday, France international Thierry Henry and England striker Emile Heskey retired from their national teams after a disastrous World Cup performance in South Africa. Despite going into the tournament as favourites, Les Blues and the Three Lions were knocked out in the early stages of the tournament after less than convincing results against weaker opponents. Read more... (344 words, 1 image, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)
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by Philip Mboya on May 25, 2010
Jose Mourinho has not yet been unveiled as Real Madrid coach and yet he is already causing a stir with his comments. Mourinho described fellow country man and Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo as a ‘phenomenon’ and that he just can’t wait to begin coaching him.
“Cristiano’s a phenomenon, We are both Portuguese, he is the best player in the world and I am one of the best coaches in the world. I want a lot of goals from him next season.” Read more... (361 words, 1 image, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)
