Entries Categorized as 'Premiership'

Hodgson Appointed As New Fulham Coach

Date December 29, 2007

After his resignation as football team coach of the Finnish team, 60-year old Roy Hodgson has taken over Lawrie Sanchez who was dismissed as Fulham struggle third from the foot of the Premier League. He will be taking his place by the end of December, still with Ray Lewington in-charge of Saturday game against Birmingham […]

Lehmann Contemplates Future With Arsenal

Date December 29, 2007

As many of us know, German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been away from the limelight because of some poor performances and injuries this season. He has been trying to consider his future with Arsenal way ahead on the January transfer window. Arsenal Boss Arsene Wenger, however, is determined to make Lehmann stay with the team.
Although […]

Cole and Knight Plead Red Cards

Date December 28, 2007

After two red cards awarded yesterday during the 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge to both Ashley Cole and Zat Knight of Chelsea and Aston Villa respectively, both pleaded to the Football Association Thursday to have their red cards taken from Wednesday’s match. If upheld, a red card will be tantamount to a 3-match ban for […]

Barton Arrested Again

Date December 28, 2007

Not to many people’s surprise, 25-year old Joey Barton, Newcastle and England midfielder was again taken into police custody after an alleged assault early Thursday morning. Barton has had a significant history of disciplinary problems in the past years including an assault charge after attacking former Manchester City team mate, a bar fight, taking part […]

King To Return After A Knee Injury

Date December 27, 2007

Tottenham manager Juande Ramos couldn’t have been any happier after a 5-1 win against Fullham and Ledley King’s return to the football club. These two things made his day just as perfect as he wished. Although the return is not yet a hundred percent sure, he is anticipating it if the medics allow him to, […]

Torres: A “Monster” in Football

Date December 14, 2007

Liverpool’s Fernando Torres was commended by Manchester United assistant boss Carlos Queiroz hailing the midfielder to be a “monster” in football and that the Red Devils have to be defended against the menace of the Spain Striker when the two Premiership houses challenge on Sunday.
According to Queiroz, 23-year old Torres for him is one of […]

ESPN Planning To Buy Premier League Rights

Date December 10, 2007

Disney-owned ESPN now reaches over ten million homes in Europe, but having the rights to the Premier League owned by the network is a great option, spectators say.
ESPN president George Bodenheimer says the network is interested in bidding for the rights to Premier League matches in 2009. He even called it a “fabulous property” for […]

Gary Neville: A Painful Career?

Date December 8, 2007

It’s actually quite unfortunate for Gary Neville to have recently suffered from an injury. Ever since he broke his ankle at the last match he played against Bolton, he was yet to be seen back onto his feet and playing once more in the soccer field.
That’s actually a long injury stint already since the event […]

Liverpool Pulls Victory Out of Bolton

Date December 4, 2007

The big wait is over for the Liverpool team as they finally reached the coveted third spot after winning over Bolton in the game held at Anfield. It was a crucial game which finally led Liverpool into its very recent victory in the Premier League.
Goals for the game’s first half were created by Steven Gerrard. […]

Does International Success Effect English Football?

Date November 20, 2007

If you have watched a Premier League game in the last few years, you’ve probably noticed that they are an influx of foreign players taking over the game. Though the past has been a good one for the English national side, the future may be more daunting as the international talent seems to have taken […]