Monthly Archives: August 2010
Inter start with ‘lucky’ draw
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti says Monday’s 0-0 draw at Bologna could be a lucky omen after they opened their Serie A title defence under pressure to match the signings of their rivals (6/5 Serie A Outright 2010/2011).
Inter could not find a way past the packed Bologna defence at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, but Moratti was [...]
Mancini frustrated with hit-men
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was disappointed with his side’s finishing after watching Sunderland snatch all three points with an injury-time winner on Sunday (City 8/1 to win Premiership).
The Eastlands outfit drew their first game of the season with Tottenham before hammering Liverpool 3-0 last Monday but they failed to keep up the momentum as [...]
Pulis expecting transfer frenzy
Tony Pulis claims there could be a lot of transfer activity occurring around Stoke City (4/1 to be relegated) in the next 24 hours as he aims to improve his squad for the long Premier League season.
The manager has seen his side lose their first three games in the Premier League, the latest of them [...]
Villa set new boss terms
Aston Villa (9/1 to finish in the Premier League top four) have announced they are looking to appoint a new manager in the near future, but it will be someone with proven Premier League experience.
Kevin MacDonald has been in caretaker charge since Martin O’Neill resigned five days before the start of this season, and his [...]
Wigan set for Di Santo deal
Wigan (10/11 to be relegated) have agreed a £2million deal to bring Chelsea’s Franco Di Santo to the DW Stadium, after being frustrated in their efforts to loan him from the Blues.
Boss Roberto Martinez was unable to bring in the 21-year-old Argentinian striker on loan as he already has two loan players from Premier League [...]
Liverpool land Meireles
Liverpool, who are 15/8 to finish in the top four this season, have spent some of the money they received for Javier Mascherano on Porto midfielder Raul Merieles.
The Reds agreed on Friday to send the unsettled Mascherano to Barcelona, ending a difficult period for the club with the player making his feelings known through the [...]
Injury woe for Capello
Fabio Capello is already facing an injury crisis ahead of England’s two Euro 2012 qualifiers after John Terry and Frank Lampard were both ruled out, while Peter Crouch and Bobby Zamora are also doubtful for next week’s games (England 2/7 Group G winners).
The Italian manager will name his squad for the games against Bulgaria and [...]
Juve seek to protect Balotelli
Juventus have promised to clamp down on any fans who racially abuse Mario Balotelli when they meet Manchester City in the Europa League (City 11/2 – Europa League outright).
The 20-year-old striker joined the Eastlands club from Inter Milan this summer for a fee thought to be in the region of £24m, as City continue to [...]
Sunderland snap up Gyan