Archive for November, 2008

Man City 0 Man Utd: Rooney wins it for United but Ronaldo sees red for the champions

An afternoon that was supposed to signal the beginning of a new era of competition between the Manchester clubs ultimately served only to underline the enormous gulf that exists between them.

Tottenham 0 Everton 1: Pienaar strike helps Moyes celebrate in style

David Moyes marked his 300th game as Everton boss with a Barclays Premier League victory over Tottenham courtesy of Steven Pienaar’s deflected winner.

Tottenham 0 Everton 1: Pienaar strike helps Moyes celebrate in style

David Moyes marked his 300th game as Everton boss with a Barclays Premier League victory over Tottenham courtesy of Steven Pienaar’s deflected winner.

Portsmouth 3 Blackburn 2: Davis to the rescue after another 2-0 lead is let slip

Sean Davis was the unlikely hero of Portsmouth’s first home win under new boss Tony Adams after another two-goal give-away against Blackburn gave Fratton Park a fright.

Portsmouth 3 Blackburn 2: Davis to the rescue after another 2-0 lead is let slip

Sean Davis was the unlikely hero of Portsmouth’s first home win under new boss Tony Adams after another two-goal give-away against Blackburn gave Fratton Park a fright.

Histon 1 Leeds 0: Postman Matt feels he’s a very happy man

Blue Square Premier side Histon won the biggest match in their history with a famous 1-0 victory over Leeds, to earn a home tie against Swansea in the third round of the FA Cup.

Joe Cole: It’s no good doing the Cruyff turn if you’ve nothing to show for it

Joe Cole has succinctly expressed what most of the nation feel about Arsenal: their football may be sublime but it lacks a certain something, namely, silverware.

Joe Cole: It’s no good doing the Cruyff turn if you’ve nothing to show for it

Joe Cole has succinctly expressed what most of the nation feel about Arsenal: their football may be sublime but it lacks a certain something, namely, silverware.

Grant defends Chelsea record and hints at Premier League return

Former Chelsea coach Avram Grant has revealed he would love to return to the Premier League. The Israeli lost his job despite taking the team to last season’s Champions League final.

Swansea 2 Cardiff 2: Enckelman the hero as both sides see red in fiery derby

Cardiff keeper Peter Enckelman produced a string of brilliant saves as a pulsating south Wales derby against Swansea finished as draw with both sides reduced to 10 men.