Monthly Archives: June 2010
Brazil facing Elano blow
Brazil star Elano could miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering an ankle injury in their second group game (Brazil 10/11 – To Reach Final).
The former Manchester City midfielder was forced off against Ivory Coast after a strong tackle by Elephants defender Cheik Tiote and broke down in training on Tuesday as he [...]
Grayson talks up Leeds’ chances
Leeds boss Simon Grayson reckons the Championship promotion race is “wide open” as he looks to lead the Whites to back-to-back promotions (Leeds 14/1 – 2010/11 Championship Outright).
The Elland Road outfit may have limped over the line to finish as runners-up in League One last season, but it was enough to get them back in [...]
Robinho ready for ‘world football classic’
Brazilian superstar Robinho believes his country’s quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands will be a great spectacle, while his team remain confident of progressing (Holland 16/5, draw 11/5, Brazil 20/21).
Robinho endured a difficult domestic season in England with Manchester City before being loaned out to Santos in his homeland in January but has enjoyed a successful [...]
Muller eyes Golden Boot
Germany youngster Thomas Muller is hungry for more goals after his brace sent England crashing out of the World Cup (Argentina’s Gonzalo Higuain is the current favourite to secure the Golden Boot).
Muller struck twice within three minutes mid-way through the second half to hand Germany an unassailable 4-1 lead and now the 20-year-old is keen [...]
Cole set to decide future
England (8/1 to win the 2012 European Championships) winger Joe Cole will be at a new club within the next three weeks according to his agent Kevin Giesse.
Cole has just returned from South Africa with the Three Lions squad after the side crashed out of the tournament having lost to old rivals Germany 4-1 in [...]
Toure set for Man City switch
Yaya Toure is set to link-up with his brother Kolo at Manchester City and could complete his move to the Premier League big-spenders within days. (Man City 6/1 to win title outright)
Barcelona cleared the way for the Ivory Coast midfielder to move to Eastlands after confirming his departure on Monday and Toure is expected to [...]
Eriksson in line for Cottage move
Sven-Goran Eriksson could be the man leading out Fulham for their Premier League opener against Bolton at the Reebok Stadium (Bolton 6/5, Fulham 9/5, draw 9/4 – 90 Minutes) on August 14 if Roy Hodgson departs for Liverpool.
The former England and Manchester City boss has been mooted as the man to takeover at Craven Cottage [...]
Simao upbeat despite Spain test
Atletico Madrid winger Simao believes Portugal have nothing to fear despite being paired with pre-tournament favourites Spain (4/1 outright World Cup winners) in the second round.
The current European champions were the favourites coming into the World Cup but have so far failed to shine in their first three matches.
Switzerland caused a huge upset when they [...]
Redknapp keen on England post
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has indicated he may be interested in the England job – should current boss Fabio Capello leave the post. (Tottenham 50/1 to win Premiership)
Capello’s position has come under scrutiny following a disastrous World Cup campaign, which culminated in a last-16 exit at the hands of Germany on Sunday afternoon.
Many pundits had [...]
Paraguay coach unconcerned by Spanish threat