Capello bemoans ‘worst’ ball
England coach Fabio Capello has branded the controversial World Cup ball the 'worst he has ever seen'. Capello has added his voice to the chorus of disapproval surrounding the Jabulani ball, which has been criticised…
O’Neill challenges fringe players
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has told his first-team fringe players not to throw the towel in just yet. Players like Steve Sidwell, Nicky Shorey, Nigel Reo-Coker and Habib Beye were believed to be frustrated…
Sam Allardyce hails Nikola Kalinic’s potential
Blackburn Rovers striker Nikola Kalinic has been backed to enjoy major success this season by Ewood Park boss Sam Allardyce. The 22-year-old Croatian started the campaign with the only goal of the game in a…
Leon Osman shrugs off Everton’s slow start
Everton midfielder Leon Osman is not concerned despite his side's winless start to the new Premier League season. The Toffees followed up their opening day defeat to Blackburn Rovers with a 1-1 draw at home…
Dirk Kuyt sets sights on Utrecht comeback
Injured Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt is hoping to make a quicker than expected return to action. The Netherlands international injured his shoulder while away with the national team this week and an initial medical diagnosis…
Have Arsenal unearthed the new Gazza?
Before midfielder Jack Wilshere made his first senior appearance for Arsenal, he was being talked of as the future of English football. His breathtaking transformation into a first team regular has seemed to confirm that…
FIVE things we have learnt from West Ham this weekend
Apparently it is never too soon for a relegation six pointer. That was how Saturday’s clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United was billed. Yet the climax of that build up did not result…
Sir Alex Ferguson draws line under Wayne Rooney saga
Sir Alex Ferguson has 'drawn a line' under the Wayne Rooney saga and backed the striker to be a success during the next five years with Manchester United. A previously unsettled Rooney performed a dramatic…
Coaching role could prove just the tonic for Dean Ashton
Last December West Ham and England forward, Dean Ashton, was sadly forced into early retirement at the young age of 26. An injury plagued career having finally taken its toll. His ankle was to never…
Alex McLeish talks up Birmingham City duo
Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish has backed central defensive pair Roger Johnson and Scott Dann as possible future England internationals. The duo have been earning rave reviews for their recent performances for the Blues, with…