Tag Archives: Dream
NI aim to keep dream alive
There’s no Premier League action this weekend due to the international break and one of the most intriguing games involving the home nations on Friday sees Northern Ireland take on Serbia in a Euro 2012 qualifier – a crucial match for Nigel Worthington’s side as they try and keep their hopes of a making it [...]
Paraguay to end Venezuela dream
The second Copa America semi-final in Mendoza on Wednesday evening sees the unlikely pairing of Paraguay and Venezuela going head-to-head for a place in the final on Sunday.
Pre-tournament predictions would have expected hosts Argentina and the mighty Brazil to be amongst the last-four countries looking to be crowned kings of South America.
But with new favourites Uruguay [...]
England daring to dream of glory
England’s women have negotiated a tricky group to make it through to the last eight of the World Cup and are on offer with totesport at 18/1 to win the competition. But just how far can Hope Powell’s side now go in the tournament?
In the end, the Lionesses, as they are known, finished top of [...]
Swans to drown Forest’s dream
The last time Swansea were in the top flight Return of the Jedi had only just hit the cinemas, Billy Joel went to the top of the charts with Uptown Girl and seat belts became mandatory on British roads. A lot of things have changed since then, especially with the Jacks who nearly went out [...]
Dream Wembley final looming
With both away sides securing 2-0 first-leg victories in the Champions League semi-finals this week it looks likely that Manchester United will face Barcelona in the final on May 28. Real Madrid and Schalke might have other ideas but the prospect of a United vs Barca clash is something to whet the appetite – so [...]
Deals hot up as clubs chase the dream
The transfer window closes in 12 days’ time and with several big moves already sealed but plenty more expected – including the eagerly-awaited next destination of Robbie Keane – we assess how January’s dealings may help – or hinder – Premier League teams in the second half of the season.
The shock move of the month [...]
Dream on for FA Cup minnows
Football Conference North minnows Vauxhall Motors can make their name in this year’s FA Cup competition by completing a shock success against League One Hartlepool United (7/2 Home Win 90 Minutes) on Tuesday.
The Motormen survived a barrage of pressure at Victoria Park to earn a goalless draw in their first round encounter and will now [...]
Capello ends Beckham dream
David Beckham’s dreams of appearing at another major tournament finals appear to be over after England coach Fabio Capello made it clear that he will not pick the former captain again (England 9/1 – Euro 2012 outright).
Having initially been ditched by Steve McClaren following the 2006 World Cup, the former Manchester United star bounced back [...]
Lights out on Boro cup dream