Swansea City 0-0 Aston Villa – Match Review
Swansea and Aston Villa played out a sombre goalless draw at the Liberty Stadium in a game that was overshadowed by the tragic death of Wales manager Gary Speed. News of the 42-year-old's passing came…
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Valencia hope La Liga matches go ahead
Valencia defender Angel Dealbert said training this week has continued as normal despite the threat of postponed fixtures in La Liga.Football clubs in Spain are at odds with the national government because of a dispute…
Should Aston Villa resist bid at all costs?
The prospect of losing both James Milner and Ashley Young is inconceivable for Aston Villa fans. But it remains a feasible circumstance, especially in the former’s case, as Manchester City have made no secret of…
What effect will the 2012 African Cup of Nations have on the top of the table?
Unsurprisingly teams in the Premier league rarely look forward to the African Cup of Nations. A most awkwardly positioned competition that deprives many English teams of important players the ACN will undoubtedly have an effect…
Eredivisie wrap: Heracles too strong for Groningen
Heracles thrashed Groningen 4-1 away from home, while Heerenveen continued their losing streak in the Eredivisie on Sunday.The fifth-placed Groningen would have been expected to handle Heracles at their Euroborg home, and they took a…
Blues seal Benayoun signing
Chelsea have announced the signing of Israel international midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Premier League rivals Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old joins the Blues on a three-year contract after three seasons at Anfield, having…
Revenge on Scholes’ mind
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has stated that he was not a bad tackler, and when he committed a foul he was simply 'getting his own back' against an opponent who had done the…
How we lost trust in newspapers
Last September, the results of a survey on public trust made grim reading for the newspapers, particularly the tabloids. The excellent tabloidwatch website reported on what it had found: YouGov asked 1,854 adults 'how much…
Crouch looks to the positives
England striker Peter Crouch remains in an upbeat mood despite Saturday's disappointing opening game draw in the World Cup against the USA. Fabio Capello's side appeared to be on course for a straightforward victory when…
Swansea City 3-0 West Brom – Match Review
Swansea recorded their first win as a Premier League side after finally finding their shooting boots beating West Brom 3-0 at the Liberty Stadium. Like London buses once one went in more followed with Scott…