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Hammers boss backs Green
Rob Green can bounce back from his World Cup disaster and hit new heights this season, says West Ham boss Avram Grant (Hammers 9/2 to be relegated).
The Hammers manager says that, although Green and other England players may get a rough ride from fans – particularly of opposition clubs – early this season it should [...]
Brown backs goal line technology
Wes Brown would welcome goal-line technology being introduced into the Premier League (Manchester United 11/2 to win the Premier League).
The issue was reignited at the World Cup when England’s Frank Lampard had a clear goal disallowed against Germany in the second-round tie between the two bitter enemies. The ball crossed the line and the decision [...]
Dalglish backs Hodgson
Liverpool (8/1 to win the Premier League) legend Kenny Dalglish has backed the appointment of Roy Hodgson as the former Fulham boss signs a three-year-deal at the Anfield club.
Hodgson was unveiled as the new manager on Thursday after Rafa Benitez was given a £6m compensation deal to leave the club.
The Spaniard has now moved to [...]
Rafa backs Dalglish for Reds job
Kenny Dalglish is 15/8 to become the next manager of Liverpool and former Reds boss Rafa Benitez says the Scot is keen to take charge at Anfield once again.
Liverpool are on the look out for a new boss after parting company with Benitez and the Spaniard, who has quickly taken charge at Inter Milan, says [...]
Silva backs Fab stay
Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva has suggested that Cesc Fabregas should stay at Arsenal (6/1 to win the 2010-11 Premier League) rather than move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Fabregas has been strongly linked with a return to the club where he started his career as a youngster.
However, Silva, who spent six years at the Emirates before moving [...]
Camoranesi backs Italy for glory
Mauro Camoranesi believes that no side will want to play Italy (12-1 to win the tournament) at the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
The Juventus winger has been named in coach Marcello Lippi’s 30-man preliminary list despite having a disappointing qualifying campaign for the Azzurri.
Whether or not he is given the nod for the [...]
Lampard backs Drogba
Chelsea’s midfield star Frank Lampard believes Didier Drogba will finish the season as the Premier League’s top goalscorer (Drogba 10/11 to be the FA Premier League Top Goalscorer 2009/2010).
The Ivory Coast striker has been in fine form throughout the campaign despite departing for African Cup of Nations duty in January and a number of injury [...]
Elliott backs survival instincts
Burnley midfielder Wade Elliott is confident the Clarets can become the latest side to pull off the great escape and avoid relegation this season ahead of their must win game against Liverpool (4/7 to win in the 90 minutes betting).
Burnley are currently seven points from safety with just three games left to play and they [...]
Kop legend backs Torres