Rooney - Don’t look on us as a one-man team
January 29, 2010
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has dismissed the idea that the reigning champions have become a one-man team this season. In the Premier League he has made 22 appearances and found the net 19 times and has three direct assists credited to him, as a team United have scored 53 goals so Rooney has had a hand in just under half, according to the stats anyway.
United to sign Smalling in the summer
January 29, 2010
Manchester United on Thursday completed the signing of highly-rated Fulham defender Chris Smalling on a four-year deal, the English champions announced.
The 20-year-old, who only two years ago was playing non-league football, completed his medical and will move to Old Trafford in July.
“Chris is an extremely talented young defender, who we have been monitoring for some months,” said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
“He is very quick and reads the game well. He will be a great asset to the club, playing alongside some of the best defenders around and we are delighted to have secured his signature.”
Smalling said: “Joining Manchester United is an unbelievable opportunity for me.
“My time at Fulham has been great and I have learned a lot about the game from Roy Hodgson and the coaching staff.
“But the chance of coming to the biggest club in the world is something I just couldn’t turn down.”
Dindane set for Birmingham move
January 29, 2010
Lens’ Aruna Dindane looks set to move to Birmingham after the two clubs have reportedly agreed a fee for the forward. Dindane is currently on loan at Portsmouth but will apparently leave the financially-struggling club.
The Ivory Coast international was due to spend the entire season at Portsmouth. However, ongoing financial troubles at Pompey could mean that the loan agreement could be soon terminated.
Pompey are desperate to lower their wage bill and Dindane looks set to be among the Fratton Park stars who will be heading for the exit.
The Blues have money to spend during the January transfer window. Alex McLeish has prioritized bolstering his attacking line with the available funds.
Dindane has spent the last five years on the books of French outfit Lens. He also played for Belgian side Anderlecht.
Dindane’s next transfer looks set to take place as he now appears close to move to St Andrews.
Spurs Bounce Back With Fulham Victory
January 28, 2010
A 2-2 draw with Leeds at White Hart Lane in the FA Cup 4th round will force a rematch at Elland Road on February 3rd, after which the winner will play Bolton. Spurs kicked off with an early penalty that, unfortunately, Defoe missed. Crouch took the lead for Spurs just before the break and Beckford evened the score soon after. A double substitution saw Roman Pavlyuchenko get some valuable game time and a superb goal, after a lovely bit of football. Spurs looked to seal the game, but a late foul by Dawson in the box awarded Leeds a penalty kick in which Beckford converted.
“We could have been three or four up early on, there were chances galore but we didn’t take them. Pav then came on, scored a great goal and I thought that would be it, but we didn’t kill the game off as we should have done. We should have settled it with a minute to go; we should have just kept the ball but we were looking to score again,” said Harry Redknapp after the match.
“We only had to keep the ball and it would have been the end of the match. There should have been no way back for them,” he continued. “It is a lesson that we have to learn and make sure next time we are in that position that we kill the game and don’t throw it away.”
They turned it around on Tuesday when they beat Fulham by a score of 2-0. A fantastic effort from Luka Modrić kept the ball in as Crouch took the chance and scored in the 27th minute. A free kick on the hour mark resulted in Spurs’ second goal. David Bentley directed it towards the corner and after a deflection off the wall, the game was sealed in a Spurs victory.
Redknapp explained after their win, “Three points was the main thing tonight. We’ve had a couple of games here that we’ve dominated but we’ve come up against goalkeepers in great form. We well deserved the win. We dominated the game. Fulham had a bit of pressure late on but our goalkeeper didn’t have too much to do. It was nice to get to win and we’re in a great position. It was a great result for us.”
Praising all the lads Harry said, “He (Bentley) took his opportunity well. It’s up to him, but when he plays like that he has every chance of playing. When you’re not in the first team you get down and I suppose that’s what happened. He’s been disappointed but because Aaron Lennon’s done so well it’s been hard for him. He showed great attitude.”
“Luka Modrić was outstanding on the other side,” he continued, “He’s a fantastic footballer, a world-class player. Tom Huddlestone passed well, Wilson Palacios played well, and Ledley King strolled through. What a player he is. He doesn’t train and comes out and plays, he’s just an amazing footballer. It was good for Gareth Bale to start in a winning team as well. He’s a great lad and he’s been in terrific form.”
“I was pleased with them. When you have a setback like we did against Leeds at the weekend it’s not easy. The win puts us right in there – all you can do is keep picking up points,” he finished.
Spurs still sit 4th on the table with 41 points and a +20 on goal difference. Next up is Birmingham on Saturday in the Premier League and then it’s off to Leeds.
Jill Guthrie
Juve coach rejects sack rumours
January 28, 2010
Under-pressure Juventus coach Ciro Ferrara has rejected rumors that he may soon lose his job following a poor string of results. Ferrara’s Juve lie in sixth place and trail league leaders Inter Milan by 16 points.
Juventus have lost five of their last six games in Serie A. Several sources in Italy claim Juve have finally lose patience with Ferrara and the Turin-based club has already drawn-up a list of possible replacements.
But when the under-fire 42-year-old coach was asked about his side’s upcoming match against Inter, Ferrara said, “I don’t feel on the verge of being sacked. I have not received any announcement from the club and until then, I will continue to do my job with the same spirit and professionalism as always.
“It hasn’t even crossed my mind to resign. When I look in the mirror every morning I am calm.
Ferrara said he feels that everyone at the club is behind him, a fact that has kept him from resigning from his post.
“I have acted on my conscience and that is why I have not presented my resignation.
“If the club and the players were against me, then I would have considered it but everyone is on my side.
“I only have to improve this situation by working even harder.
“I have not succeeded so far but it is not something to feel ashamed about.”
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