Friday, February 28, 2014
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- Man City fans get glasses with Poznan ‘wing mirrors’
- Man Utd boss David Moyes faces yet more criticism over Germany international released by Everton
- Chelsea captain John Terry has ‘affair’ with Marge Simpson
- Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood hails ‘fantastic’ fans
- Spurs ready to offer Erik Lamela to pip Arsenal to Mario Balotelli
- Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas linked with Barcelona job
- Photo: Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood salutes Emmanuel Adebayor
- Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny inadvertently writes his own chant
- Video: Ice Cube rates the rap efforts of Liverpool legend John Barnes and Man Utd great Andy Cole
- Video: Brendan Rodgers discusses his Liverpool ideology
- Spurs target Alen Halilovic announces he’s joining Barcelona
- Photo: James Collins customises West Ham team-mate Adrian’s coat
- Photo: Toronto-bound Jermain Defoe says goodbye to Tottenham
- Newcastle owner Mike Ashley supplies Sunderland’s Capital One Cup final suits
- Video and photos: Tottenham warm-up for Dnipro clash
- Video: Roy Hodgson explains England call-ups for Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling and Southampton’s Luke Shaw
- Man City linked with Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote
- Capital One Cup FInal: Sunderland’s Gus Poyet promises improvement from Arsenal defeat for Man City clash
- Video: Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s two-day break
- Video: Dnipro boss Juande Ramos does not expect stronger Spurs side
- Southampton’s Luke Shaw, Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling and Cardiff’s Steven Caulker named in England squad
| Man City fans get glasses with Poznan ‘wing mirrors’ Posted: 28 Feb 2014 06:14 AM PST League Cup sponsors Capital One are issuing Poznan-proof glasses to Manchester City fans ahead of their clash with Sunderland this weekend. The wing-mirrored sunglasses have been produced to ensure City fans don’t miss any of the action if performing their backs-to-the-pitch celebration. City fans have been performing the celebration since nicking it from Lech Poznan […] |
| Man Utd boss David Moyes faces yet more criticism over Germany international released by Everton Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:58 AM PST As if he’s not under enough pressure at his current club, David Moyes is now coming under fire for a decision he made as Everton manager. Defender Shkodran Mustafi has handed a Germany call-up and is now in contention for a place in Joachim Low’s World Cup squad. The 21-year-old was on Everton’s books until […] |
| Chelsea captain John Terry has ‘affair’ with Marge Simpson Posted: 28 Feb 2014 05:32 AM PST Earlier this week, we told you about a commercial tie-in that saw Chelsea players turned into characters from The Simpsons. Among them was captain John Terry, so perhaps what happened next should come as no surprise. Read more about Chelsea’s arrangement with The Simpsons. |
| Video: Spurs boss Tim Sherwood hails ‘fantastic’ fans Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:34 AM PST Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood praised the club’s supporters for their role in last night’s Europa League win over Dnipro. Sherwood was also delighted with his players’ response to going 0-1 down on the night, as they fought back to win 3-1. He said: “Many of you probably thought we were dead and buried when they […] |
| Spurs ready to offer Erik Lamela to pip Arsenal to Mario Balotelli Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:26 AM PST Tottenham are reportedly planning to offer transfer flop Erik Lamela to AC Milan as part of a bid to sign Mario Balotelli. The former Manchester City striker has been linked with a big-money move to Arsenal this summer, with suggestions that the Gunners’ new kit suppliers Puma would be keen to see their marquee player […] |
| Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas linked with Barcelona job Posted: 28 Feb 2014 01:04 AM PST Andre Villas Boas is one of five potential candidates being considered to replace Tata Martino as Barcelona manager next season according to reports. Barca are considering a change in the summer amid reports that Martino has lost some of the dressing room. The Daily Mail claims that Villas Boas is on a five-man shortlist to […] |
| Photo: Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood salutes Emmanuel Adebayor Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:41 AM PST Emmanuel Adebayor’s saluting goal celebration has been getting plenty of action in recent weeks, not least yesterday evening when he almost singlehandedly hauled Tottenham past Dnipro in the Europa League. The Togo striker’s efforts were not lost on Spurs boss Tim Sherwood, who acknowledged Adebayor’s performance by returning the salute. While all this military role-playing […] |
| Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny inadvertently writes his own chant Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:36 AM PST Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny has accidentally written his own chant while making tongue-in-cheek comments about Gooners’ lack of affection for him. The French defender was asked by the club’s official website why he doesn’t have his own song when so many of his team-mates do. He replied: "I don't know! Maybe I need to have […] |
| Video: Ice Cube rates the rap efforts of Liverpool legend John Barnes and Man Utd great Andy Cole Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:27 AM PST Former NWA member Ice Cube has been assessing the hip hop credentials of John Barnes and Andy Cole. The rapper was joined by comedian Kevin Hart for an appearance on talkSPORT. The pair were played extracts of World In Motion, Anfield Rap and Cole’s Outstanding to assess. The reviews were, erm, mixed. |
| Video: Brendan Rodgers discusses his Liverpool ideology Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:16 AM PST Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his side’s success this season has come from players and staff buying into an ideology. The Reds boss believes everyone involved in the team has taken his ideas and footballing philosophies on board – and the the club is now reaping the rewards on the pitch. He said: “It’s just […] |
| Spurs target Alen Halilovic announces he’s joining Barcelona Posted: 28 Feb 2014 12:08 AM PST Tottenham have missed out on Dinamo Zagreb youngster Alen Halilovic after he announced that he has agreed to join Barcelona. The Croatian wonderkid was on the verge of moving to White Hart Lane last summer before the deal collapsed in a bizarre row over his siblings’ school fees. Now, it seems the 17-year-old will join […] |
| Photo: James Collins customises West Ham team-mate Adrian’s coat Posted: 27 Feb 2014 01:18 PM PST West Ham goalkeeper Adrian has been left in no doubt as to what his team-mates think of his coat. Defender James Collins posted an Instragram picture showing the Spaniard’s puffa jackets had been customised with tape to display the slogan: ‘Sh*t coat’. Collins commented: “Worst coat at the club, and he loves it….. wears it […] |
| Photo: Toronto-bound Jermain Defoe says goodbye to Tottenham Posted: 27 Feb 2014 01:05 PM PST JD now being interviewed on the pitch – 'I'm going to miss this place…" #FarewellJD pic.twitter.com/1Rt9wChdvQ — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 27, 2014 Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has appeared on the White Hart Lane pitch to say goodbye ahead of his switch to MLS side Toronto. Currently carrying a slight injury, Defoe was presented to […] |
| Newcastle owner Mike Ashley supplies Sunderland’s Capital One Cup final suits Posted: 27 Feb 2014 12:27 PM PST Sunderland’s suits for Sunday’s Capital One Cup final appearance will be supplied by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley. Black Cats fans imagining their team arriving at Wembley in Donnay shell suits, fear not: the gear isn’t coming from Sports Direct. Instead, Sunderland have agreed a deal with another of Ashley’s retail brands, Cruise, that will see […] |
| Video and photos: Tottenham warm-up for Dnipro clash Posted: 27 Feb 2014 12:15 PM PST Spurs’ Europa League round of 32 second leg game against Dnipro is now underway. Here’s Tim Sherwood’s side putting the finishing touches to their pre-match preparations. Lads warm-up – @R9Soldado and the returning @sandroraniere #COYS pic.twitter.com/rpeorLeJvv — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) February 27, 2014 Lads warm-up – here's @andros_townsend applauding the fans. #COYS pic.twitter.com/OxdUddqdbs — Tottenham […] |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2014 09:51 AM PST England manager Roy Hodgson has been explaining his decision to call-up Southampton’s Luke Shaw and Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling for next week’s friendly against Denmark. Saints left-back Shaw, aged 18, is named in a senior squad for the first time. Hodgson said: “I think everyone who has watched him play recently will not deny that he […] |
| Man City linked with Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote Posted: 27 Feb 2014 09:35 AM PST Manchester City are reportedly planning a surprise summer move for Cheick Tiote. The Newcastle midfielder has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in the past, but has not been playing at his best over the past 18 months. He has shown signs of rediscovering his top form in recent weeks, and the Daily Mail […] |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:35 AM PST Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has promised he side will be better for this weekend’s Capital One Cup final against Manchester City than they were against Arsenal last weekend. The underwhelming Black Cats were torn apart at the Emirates last weekend. Poyet knows his side face an equally tough challenge against City on Sunday, but is […] |
| Video: Arsene Wenger defends Arsenal’s two-day break Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:26 AM PST Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has defended his decision to give his players two days off at the start of the week. The Frenchman was not pleased at having his judgement questioned and said he did not have to justify himself. He said: “It’s not necessarily fatigue, what you call fatigue. They could run on Sunday, […] |
| Video: Dnipro boss Juande Ramos does not expect stronger Spurs side Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:22 AM PST Dnipro manager Juande Ramos does not expect a significant increase in the Spurs team his side will face tonight in comparison to the one they beat 1-0 in the first-leg. Tim Sherwood left some of his top talent at home for the trip to Ukraine, but Ramos doesn’t think their return will have a major […] |
| Posted: 27 Feb 2014 07:05 AM PST Southampton defender Luke Shaw has been called up to England’s squad to face Denmark next week. The 18-year-old is promoted from Gareth Southagate’s England Under-21 side for his first senior call-up. Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has been rewarded for his excellent form with a recall to Roy Hodgson’s squad, while Cardiff defender Steven Caulker is […] |
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