Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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- Could Bacinovic star in England?
- Enrique forced to defend comments
- Can West Ham carry forward Cup momentum?
- Djokovic breezes past Llodra
| Could Bacinovic star in England? Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:50 AM PST You may not have heard the name Armin Bacinovic just yet, even if you're a massive fan of gaming in all forms like casino online, black jack, and gambling, but it seems a safe bet that you will have heard it more than a few times as 2011 progresses. Bacinovic, a Slovenian player, is currently enjoying a stellar debut season at Italian side Palermo but has already managed to make a strong impression in Italy, despite the fact that Serie A can be an extremely difficult league to break into. His performances in Serie A this season have turned the heads of Carlo Ancelotti and Kenny Dalglish, with both bosses seeking to turn around the fortunes of their faltering clubs. With both sides in need of an injection of youth, it could well be that the 21-year-old midfielder turns out to be a prime target for Chelsea and Liverpool as the summer transfer window grows ever nearer. However, one stalling point for Chelsea and Liverpool may be the reluctance on behalf of the player to move away from a club that is clearly treating him well. Bacinovic has been quoted as saying: "A move does not interest me. I've only played 20 matches in Serie A and I don't think I need to change teams. I am interested in doing well for Palermo".  |
| Enrique forced to defend comments Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:48 AM PST Prior to the start of the season, when Newcastle United were widely tipped as a prime candidate for relegation straight back down to the Championship (primarily as a result of the immense instability that surrounds the club rather than simply a lack of quality or fighting spirit), you probably wouldn't have imagined it would be a safe bet that several of the top clubs in England would be clamouring for the signature of one or two of their players. However, Andy Carroll has already proved that assumption entirely wrong, making a £35 million move to Liverpool during the January transfer window, and now Jose Enrique is doing his bit to prove the club's critics wrong. The Spanish defender has enjoyed a decent season at club level in the north-east and is thought to be on the radar of top European sides including Liverpool, Manchester United, and, perhaps surprisingly Milan. With the player only seeming to improve with every passing game for the Magpies, he has been forced to come out and defend comments made by the defender that seemed to hint at a desire to leave the club. At the age of 25, the time could be right for Enrique to move to a bigger club and seek a bigger challenge. The question is, would he want to? Get the latest transfer odds at Unibet.  |
| Can West Ham carry forward Cup momentum? Posted: 23 Feb 2011 03:45 AM PST West Ham surprised more than just a few onlookers this week with their thrashing of a tough Burnley side at home in the FA Cup, with goals seeming not to be an issue for a side that has so often this season looked clueless in front of the net. With the win representing their eighth win from nine in Cup competitions this season, it seems clear that they need to carry over this momentum into league games if they want to retain their Premier League status. Avram Grant is a man who is all too familiar with Cup success going hand in hand with league misery. He did precisely the same thing at Portsmouth, with his record there providing a really interesting stat. Grant won the same number of league games as he did FA Cup games during his six month stint in charge of the club. If Grant can convince his players to carry over the confidence that such a decent Cup run brings with it, then West Ham need not fear relegation. If, however, the manager continues his trend of suffering in the league whilst starring in the Cup competitions, it could be a long few months for Hammers fans. Go to Unibet for the latest football bet odds.  |
| Posted: 23 Feb 2011 12:33 AM PST Novak Djokovic successfully navigated his was past Michael Llodra 6-3 6-3 in the opening round of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The Australian Open Champion, playing for the first time since his Grand Slam victory over Andy Murray at the Rod Lever Arena, played supremely well as he made light work of the Frenchman. He has been installed as one of the tennis betting favourites for the tournament. Djokovic, gunning for his third successive Dubai title, broke early on to lead the first set 3-2, and never looked likely to relinquish his lead, and closed out the set with another break to take the first set 6-3. The Serbian's domination continued as he swiftly took a 3-1 lead after another early break, and despite a wobble at 5-3 where the world number three found himself 40-0 down, he served out the set to take the match in just over 60 minutes. The double-Grand Slam winner declared himself happy with his day's work, and admitted he had been concerned having not played since the Australian Open final on 30th January. "I didn't know how I'm going to start the tournament after three weeks of not playing an official match, so I have to say I'm happy with the performance today." Djokovic said. "I think he didn't serve as well and as fast as our last match in Paris a couple of months back. But still, I was managing to return a lot of balls back and making him play an extra shot." World number two Roger Federer will make his return to the game in the championships, having lost to Djokovic in straight sets at the Australian Open. Tennis bets will have been placed in the Swiss star's favour to win the tournament, but he faces a tough task in toppling the in-form Djokovic should the pair meet.  |
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