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 25, 2010
When Mourinho talks, you most certainly know that he is going to say something that annoys his most vocal opponents. Never been the one to sugar coat things, Mourinho speaks his mind clearly without fear or favour. Just yesterday, Mourinho was at it again, this time he was speaking his mind about the England national team and the reason why he thinks they will never win any trophies with Capello as their manager.
What makes it even worse for all his critics is that he has the accomplishments and accolades to back up his big talk. The self proclaimed special one pointed out during an interview with the Daily Mirror that Capello’s harsh, no nonesense approach to the game has left the players ‘confused’. Read more... (378 words, 1 image, estimated 1:31 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 23, 2010
A look at the winners and losers in week two of the 2010-2011 Premier League Season
Winners
Gareth Bale
Another brilliant performance by the best left footed player in the Premier League.
Chelsea
Played two, won two. Scored twelve and conceded none.
When Roman Abramovich hired Carlo Ancelotti last season, one of his mandates to Ancelotti was that he wanted Chelsea to play a more attacking, attractive, style of football. Abramovich is getting what he wanted as Chelsea have now scored six or more goals in five or their last ten Premier League matches. A historic run that might never be repeated. Read more... (452 words, 1 image, estimated 1:48 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 19, 2010
The Neymar transfer saga seems to be ending at least for now. English champions Chelsea are set to withdraw their offer as Santos are bound to make Neymar their highest paid player ever.
Many are not ready to see another rare talent go to waste and that is why there is so much hue and cry surrounding this transfer. There is no doubt that the 18 year old is one of the country’s hottest talents, however, many including Pele and Mario Zagallo and even Brazil‘s current coach Mano Menezes have expressed their desire to see Neymar stay in Brazil. Read more... (289 words, 1 image, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 16, 2010
The Premier League season kicked off this weekend and that means that it is time for another edition of Premier League Winners and Losers.
Winners
Chelsea
Written off a week ago by many pundits after losing to Manchester United in the Charity Shield, the champions showed the sort of form on Saturday that won them the title last year. Carlos Ancelotti has helped turn Stamford Bridge back into a fortress and Chelsea have now win their last three home league games by a combined score line of 21-0. Read more... (596 words, 2 images, estimated 2:23 mins reading time)
by Philip Mboya on August 16, 2010
Arguably one of the greatest players of all time, Edson Arantes do Nascimento aka Pele is the latest to chip in on Brazilian starlet Neymar’s transfer saga. The 69 year old legend is apparently trying to persuade the teenager to remain in Brazil at least until his game has matured enough.
After watching one of the country’s best talent (Robinho) under perform in Europe, Pele is not prepared to see another talent ruined and neither am i. The Santos forward is regarded as the Selecao’s main hope when they host the World Cup in 4 years time. Read more... (287 words, 1 image, estimated 1:09 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 14, 2010
What a day it was for Blackpool fans. After waiting all summer, the team that everyone has tipped to get relegated, went to Wigan and thrashed Wigan 4-0 to move top of the Premier League for a couple of hours.
This was a great performance by Blackpool who were dominant from the start with Gary Taylor-Fletcher on his own at the far post where he tucked home Marlon Harewood’s 16th-minute cross. A terrible mistake from Latics skipper Chris Kirkland gifted Harewood Blackpool’s second before the burly striker added another two minutes before the break. The fourth arrived when an attempted cross from Alex Baptiste deceived the blundering Kirkland to creep in at the near post, completing a remarkable result. Read more... (678 words, 2 images, estimated 2:43 mins reading time)
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 12, 2010
Santos have reiterated that their star player Neymar will only be leaving Brazil if the Blues can come up with the 28.75 million Pounds release fee. After a good display against the USA on Tuesday, Chelsea have once again shown interest in the teen prodigy.
Neymar and Pato combined well to give Brazil a deserved victory after a rather poor performance from their stars in the World Cup. In fact both players are being compared to the Ronaldo and Rivaldo killer partnership that was so effective in the 2002 finals. Read more... (373 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)
by David Wilson on August 10, 2010
Real Madrid have signed defender Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea, the English Premier League champions announced on their web site.
“Chelsea Football Club can confirm it has agreed terms with Real Madrid for the transfer of Ricardo Carvalho. The transfer is subject to a medical and the player agreeing personal terms. Chelsea would like to thank Riccy for his six years of service, and we wish him well in his future career.”
The transfer is not a surprise after the 32-year-old Carvalho told Spanish sports daily last month that it would be “a dream” for him to be reunited with Mourinho at the Bernabeu. Read more... (227 words, 2 images, estimated 54 secs reading time)
