Showing posts with label English Premier League. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English Premier League. Show all posts

Saturday, 26 November 2011

Arrest warrant for Portsmouth FC owner Vladimir Antonov

Arrest warrant has been issued for Portsmouth FC owners, Vladimir Antonov, in connection with the case of finance in Lithuania.

They are also looking for business partners, Raimondas Baranauskas. Both are former managers and shareholders of the Bank Snoras has already denied the allegations and.

"The two former managers of Snoras has been set as a suspect in connection with the misuse of assets on a large scale and falsification of documents," such as the da's Office declared Lithuania.

Meanwhile, the club Portsmouth declare their activities undeterred and daily operations running normally. Vladimir Antonov has 68% stake in Bank Snoras administratos have been appointed and the parties to examine the bank's financial position.

Russia businessman it is a funder of Convers Sports Initiatives, CSI, which has a Portsmouth.

In February 2011, Portsmouth became the first English Premier League club which was declared bankrupt and in June 2011 the CSI takes over a club that's been down one level to the League Championship in the United Kingdom.

Monday, 24 October 2011

Manchester United Defeated 1 - 6 by City

Derby Manchester Results
Manchester City performed perfectly in the Manchester derby. A match at Old Trafford, The Citizens bring home victory was fantastic with a score of 6-1.

A match at Old Trafford, Sunday (23/10/2011) took place early at the minute draw. Both teams had trouble to penetrate opposing defenses and created many opportunities.

However, the situation changed after the Balotelli scoring a goal in the 22nd minute. The match became increasingly exciting and both teams took turns attacking.

Discharge of Jonny Evans at the start of the second half being the beginning of the defeat of the MU. Outnumbered players making their defense easily penetrated.

City adds four goals in the second half, scoring by Balotelli, Sergio Agüero, Edin Dzeko, and David Silva. One goal of MU created by Darren Fletcher.

This victory made the position of the City remained on top of the Premier League standings with 25 points from the nine matches.

Friday, 7 October 2011

The Richest People in the United Kingdom

Sir Alex and Owen
Sheikh Mansour, owner of Manchester City, became the owner of the richest Football Club in the England. Surprisingly, Michael Owen became the richest player number two.

The opportunity to play Owen for Manchester United is currently somewhat not much due to the attacker some time inhibited injuries and fitness.

However, a number of agreements with sponsors and endosemen to make Owen was able to exceed the income of salaried players of Rio Ferdinand or Wayne Rooney. Net income of Owen himself noted the magazine Four Four Two for 40 million pounds.

David Beckham, who currently plays in the United States, still looming with the deposition of 135 million pounds. Beckham also do a list of the 2010-11 and with the number 100 million pounds sterling.

In the sector owners, Mansour has the greatest revenue with the 20 billion pound sterling. Owner 29,28 percent stake Milan, Alisher Usmanov, is in second position followed a has 33 Laxmi Mittal percent share Queens Park Rangers.

While for the richest Manager, Fabio Capello is the number one. Sir Alex Ferguson was in the position of the two followed by Arsène Wenger.

Bale's Best Football Player in Wales 2011

Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale becomes the best football player in Wales this year. This is the second time in successive Bale get the same award.

The awards are given based on the judgement of the journalist and broadcaster. For this year's Edition of the award, his judgment is in a span of October 2010 until March 2011.

In the span of recorded, Bale had ten goals for Tottenham Hotspur. One of the most impressive action was when creating a hat-trick to face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

At the national level, the performance of Bale is also quite okay. Although absent in four early action for injuries, after playing back he won The Dragons against Montenegro's European Cup qualification in 2012.

"This is a great award to win and is a great honor," said Bale told the BBC, in the event of the National Museum of Wales.

This is the third individual awards obtained Bale within ten months. Previously, he was also crowned as the best player of the PFA and sports personality version the best version of BBC Wales

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Silly Penalty in Football

Ronaldo and Savage
Did you know, Sir Alex Ferguson never punish a players just for overtaking him on public roads? What's more penalties "ridiculous" that never experienced a professional in the United Kingdom?

About Fergie, the story that happens when the boss of Manchester United it is still the Manager of Scottish Club, Aberdeen. He was fined a players, John Hewitt, because of the preceding vehicle he was in a street.

Reported by the Guardian, other managers ever fined players for reasons that don't make sense is Brian Clough. One of the top managers in the history of the League of United Kingdom that punish Kenny Burns due to play the ball in front of his own penalty box, and it is considered dangerous.

Former Welsh international star, Robbie Savage, also trimmed his salary as much as two weeks because it uses the toilet referee Graham Poll in a match in 2002.

Sir Alex has also been dropping sanctions fines to Cristiano Ronaldo in 2008 because he send a short message in the practice session. Then Ronaldo's salary cut by 8,000 pounds.

That is not less unique is the experience of Defender Ipswich Town, Damien Delaney, in April. He broke traffic rules to spur his car at a speed slightly exceeded the limit. The Reason For This? He was afraid of being punished her manager, Roy Keane, if it comes too late to gym.

"I had a boss who likes to not accept any reason. That's why I worry will cut salaries of mingguanku twice, "admits Delaney at that time.

Delaney was ultimately not too late to practice and free from the potential put to his boss. But she was still punished by the courts, including being fined £ 235--but it is smaller than if the lost salary two weeks.

Monday, 3 October 2011

Arsenal Lose Again at Tottenham

Totteham and Arsenal
Tottenham Hotspur won the North London derby. After going through a tough match, Spurs beat its rival's success with the score 2-1.

Both Spurs and Arsenal are both showing explosive game on this action. Arsenal won the ball possession of 60: 40, but lost many of his rivals opened fire.

Recorded, the Spurs let go 18 shots, where six of them right on target. While Arsenal release 13 shots with five of them are on target.

The match eventually differentiated through a long range kick at minute 72 Kyle Walker. The score became 2-1 and last until the game ends.

For Arsenal, it is the fourth defeat this season that makes their position down to order 15 standings while with seven values collection. While the Spurs, climbed into a sequence of six with the12 points.


Starting Lineup

Spurs : Friedel; Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto; Van der Vaart (Sandro 64), Parker (Corluka 89), Modric, Bale; Adebayor (Livermore 85), Defoe

Arsenal : Szczesny; Sagna (Jenkinson 68), Mertesacker, Song, Gibbs; Arteta, Coquelin, Ramsey; Walcott (Benayoun 72), Van Persie, Gervinho (Arshavin 77).

Saturday, 24 September 2011

Drogba Feels Lucky To Still Life

Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba was feared to have suffered serious injury during a collision in the head during a match. Already recovered and ready to be back playing, he claims to be lucky to survive after the incident.

Drogba had lost consciousness for about eight minutes over the field. He collapsed after his head was exposed to the punch by goalkeeper John Ruddy in matches Chelsea vs Norwich City.

An ivory coast Striker's got first aid using mask osksigen medical staff of The Blues. He was rushed to hospital after getting treatment.

After a break of about three weeks, Drogba could live comeback tonight as Chelsea against Swansea. In spite of the excitement that is felt because it could be back playing, Drogba very thankful he is still alive after experiencing the incident.

"When I look at that picture, it's scary. I was lucky this time, it is clear, "said Drogba told TheSun.

"Playing football is important for me, but still alive and continue with my kids and have a happy family because I was in here that's what counts," continued Drogba.

Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Silva : Premier League is Not Only MU - City

David Silva
Manchester United and Manchester City Premier League lead at the start of this season, United Kingdom. However, David Silva judge scramble the title not only involves two clubs Manchester City only.

After a five-game pass, MU appears as ruler of the Red Devils with a perfect 15 points. Under the ' Red Devils ', there is a City that had two points less.

With yet stable performance Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal, the competition for the title of any predicted would lead to the two Manchester clubs only. But, Silva did not see eye to eye.

"I am not going to throw out Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal in a match for the title," said Silva told US.

"This is not just a duel between Manchester United and City," he asserted.

Last season, Silva successfully delivering The Citizens capture the FA Cup trophy. For this season, he's hoping his club could be more successful.

Monday, 19 September 2011

MU Defeated Chelsea 3-1

Chris Smalling and Hernandez
Manchester United confirmed the position of no. 1 League standings after beating Chelsea, United Kingdom, Sunday (6/9/2011) with the score 3-1.

In a match held at Old Trafford, the ' Red Devils ' already superior to three goals in the first half. Chris Smalling, Luis Nani and Wayne Rooney who scored.

Fernando Torres scored for Chelsea at the start of the second half. With this victory, The Red Devils still earned a perfect score from the five initial action.

The Sir Alex Ferguson is superior to two points over Manchester City which played a 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Meanwhile, The Blues were in third position with 10 points from five matches beginning at the first defeat this season.
 
 
Line up

Man United : De Gea, Smalling (Valencia 62'), Jones, Evans, Evra, Nani, Fletcher, Anderson (Carrick 63), Young, Rooney, Hernandez (Berbatov 79')

Chelsea : Cech, Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole, Meireles (Mikel 79'), Ramires, Lampard (Anelka 45'), Sturridge (Lukaku 68'), Torres, Mata

Thursday, 8 September 2011

Hargreaves Recruited City Because It's Free

Owen Hargreaves
Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini, explaining the reason recruiting Owen Hargreaves. Hargreaves was recruited as a free agent status so that The Citizens can get it for free.

Actually, the main target for Manchester City midfielder was not Hargreaves. They are more like Daniele De Rossi (Roma) or Fernando Gago (Real Madrid).
 
But, to bring forth De Rossi or Gago, City have to spend money that is not a bit. If they impose it, they could have threatened the UEFA rule Financial Fair Play.

This summer, the City has been menggelontorkan a lot of money to bring Fanni, Stefan Savic, Sergio Agüero, and Samir Nasri. If you still have to spend more to recruit a midfielderCity threatened over the limit its expenditure.

The reason it makes the City prefer Hargreaves. With the status of the club after the Hargreaves without moving parts, they can move it to Etihad Stadium for free.

"(Gago) is that we like. We can't spend money again due to the financial rules of fair play, "said Mancini, who cited the Telegraph.

"De Rossi is one of the best midfielders in the world. But, he is a fan of Rome and Rome. So, I'm not sure she will leave Rome, "he added.

"So in midfield we recruit Hargreaves is bound to the contract. After many injuries, he was back, "said a man from Italy.

De Gea Ready for All The Criticism

David De Gea
David De Gea's first weekend with Manchester United not running smoothly because he did blunder and got criticism. The goalkeeper had no such worry with it because he thought the criticism was a reasonable thing.

Even in his first competitive game with MU, De Gea had been getting a lot of criticism. He is considered less alacrity keep gawangnya the face Manchester City in the FA Community Shield, although MU still won the game.

However De Gea was not too concerned with the negative media coverage United Kingdom. Critics called a 20 year old these are commonplace and have to be accepted. Moreover, he did not deny having made a mistake.

"I think it's normal. When you make a mistake, even just a little bit, the media have a right to criticize. Especially when you are a goalkeeper, who will be the spotlight forever, "said De Gea in his interview with US.

"What happened was something normal. Now it all depends on me to change negative views into compliments, "continued De Gea.

Two weeks ago De Gea began to show why MU wouldn't lose it. While helping The Red Devils hit Arsenal 8-2, he made a resounding rescue when defending the execution of penalty eljero.

Later he also can support from Sir Alex Ferguson. Things which make De Gea was determined to continue to improve its performance over time.

"Growing in every practice and match, but that mainly remain confident in the ability of my own that could help the team achieve its objectives.

"I am surrounded by great people and that means we can do great things this year. We must make sure and hope to do so. Only then I will thrive as a goalkeeper and had the confidence to become a key player, "completely De Gea.

Tuesday, 23 August 2011

MU Beat Spurs 3 - 0

Danny Welbeck
Manchester United earn maximum points in his first home game this season. Against Tottenham Hotspur, MU won the decisive 3-0.

At Old Trafford, Tuesday (11/8/2011), the ' Red Devils ' scored all goals in the second half of the game. Danny Welbeck opening victory over the goal in minute 61.

Anderson made the MU superior 2-0 in the 76th minute, before Wayne Rooney scored his team's victory in the 87th minute.

With this result MU got a perfect six points, two games, from its Premier League this season. With Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers points equivalent, MU has been in the top three ranking standings while.
Line Up Players :
Manchester United: De Gea; Smalling, Jones, Evans, Evra; Nani, Anderson, Cleverley (Giggs '81), Young (Park '81); Welbeck (Hernandez '81), Rooney.

Tottenham: Friedel; Walker (Corluka '45), Dawson, Kaboul, Assou-Ekotto; Lennon, Kranjcar (Pavlyuchenko '74), Livermore (Huddlestone '74), Bale; Van der Vaart; Defoe.

Thursday, 11 August 2011

Nine Premier League Matches Still Held

EPL Match
English Premier League ensured continued normally, with the exception of Tottenham Hotspur against Everton. As reported earlier, riots in London, has made the situation no longer conducive for Spurs matches on the weekend.

The result, Spurs which is based in London decided to cancel the match later. Everton and FA also agreed.

"Following the discussions which still went ahead with the Metropolitan Police, authorities and clubs in London, the League can confirm that there is a delay of the Tottenham Hotspur v Everton, League matches in all the capital will continue to run as scheduled this weekend," written in the English Premier League official website.

"Act on the most current information from the authorities, there is no reason to believe that matches outside London would be hit by the outbreak at the moment," continued the statement.

English Premier League as well as ensuring that the safety of the supporters who are intent on seeing straight matches on the weekend remains a priority.

"English Premier League has been working intensely with the authorities and the clubs based in London during the unrest that hit later, in order to ensure the match took place with security guarantees for the supporters," stated Premier League

Monday, 8 August 2011

Manchester City Renew Hart Contract

Joe Hart
The Citizens gave a five-year contract extension lasts until 2016 for United Kingdom national team goalkeeper. Hart recruited City of Shrewsbury Town in 2006. Until now, he's been 121 times escorting the goal.

"I am very happy to signed a new contract and become a player City is a very interesting," Hart in a pay-official site of the City.

"I can't think of who I was at a place other than the City and really feel like at home. I feel very privileged to live here for five years, "he said.

"When I joined from Shrewsbury, already so my goal is to always be number one here and I'm preparing everything to achieve it, including loaned several times to prove themselves," said the 24-player of the year.

Hart also thanked former senior officials in the City, Shay Given. "Influence of the Shay against me is very big and can work with it to make my game is great," he said.

"I will continue to learn from Shay although he now plays for Villa (Aston) by way of watching him on TV," close Hart.

Saturday, 16 July 2011

Target Man City in The Next Season

Manchester City
 Accomplishments achieved during the last season did not make Man. City complacency. The Citizens put up higher targets, i.e. the primary League champion United Kingdom.

Last season, Roberto Mancini recorded considerable achievements are impressive. In addition to capturing the trophy FA Cup, they also qualify directly to the group phase of the Champions League after finishing in third place standings.

"The new season will be very, very heavy and we need to expand, because the next season the Club will play in the Champions League," says Yaya Toure in the Club's official website.

"And we want to stay in the position of the big four and we hope to win the Premier League because we come up with more confidence. The players know each other better already. I thought this year would be fantastic for us, "the Ivorian international midfielder is convinced of this.

City will be more tough on next season after brother Yaya, Kolo, freed from suspension due to a doping case.

"Kolo is fine. He now is in new York with his family. We hope the September will come quickly and we hope it could help the club win something again next year, "said the former Barcelona player.

"Now I think he's more than just happy because he will soon return to the team and we need it because we know the Premier League is very hard and we need two or three players per position," tuntasnya.

Wednesday, 13 July 2011

Fulham Contract Riise

John Arne Riise
After three seasons playing in the Serie A competition, John Arne Riise finally returned to the Premier League. The former Liverpool player was signed with Fulham from AS Roma.

Nobody mentioned the amount of money payable Fulham to Rome to obtain a 30-year-old wing. Reportedly, the transfer value of about 1.5 million pounds.

Riise signed with The Cottagers for three years. He would play with his brother, Bjørn Helge Riise, who first settled at Craven Cottage.

"I am happy to have my complete removals to Fulham this morning. I hope to be playing in the Premier League once again, "said Riise on the official site of Fulham, as reported by Sky Sports.

"Fulham's Club that always I follow its development because my younger brother, Bjorn, playing here. He is a lot flatter in the Club and its staff, "he added.

"I know the Club is ambitious, and continues to make good progress each year, under the leadership of Mohamed Al Fayed. I am looking forward to working closely with Martin Jol and the other players when I joined the exercise next week, "said former Monaco player.

"John Arne Riise is an experienced international defender and will bring some quality to our squad. He also gives me more options, "said Jol.

"He used to perform at the highest level for Club and country. He is a defender who could help our attack, "he said

"I am very excited to be adding him to our squad. I am sure he will prove himself that he is a valuable addition as we expected, "said the closing of Jol.

Wednesday, 29 June 2011

' Red Devils ' Got the Signatures of David De Gea

David De Gea
Like the previous, already heralded David De Gea finally officially changed costumes next season, from Atletico Madrid to Manchester United.

As reported by the official website of MU, the 20-year-old goalkeeper was successfully passed medical tests he suffered yesterday or exactly three days after bringing the European Cup victory in Spain U-21.

The projected replacing the position of goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar would have given the duration of stay for five years. De Gea prices is about 18 million pounds sterling.

Concerning the completion of the transfer, De Gea feel proud to be joining the Club of The Red Devils and a rapid increase in new professional career started two years ago.,

De Gea lift name when managed to bring Atletico win the Europa League last season and was on many European clubs.

"When a club as big as Manchester United came to you it definitely makes you very happy. I'm so proud and impatient for immediate play here," said De Gea

"I see more interest in them as motivation to show my capacity. This is a great honor to be part of a club like Manchester United and I wanted to perform my best."