Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged Micah Richards

Top Heavy City Struggle With Flair

2008-11-10T12:11:55+00:00

Watching Manchester City yesterday left me in no doubt as to the scale of the issues currently affecting Mark Hughes team and the dreadful run of form they currently find themselves in. With 4 wins, 1 draw and 7 defeats so far in the Premier League, the optimism that greeted the signing of Robinho on [.

Manchester City News: Robinho impresses

2008-09-21T05:51:00+00:00

Manchester City News: Micah Richards impressed with Robinho

The latest Manchester City news lis that defender Micah Richards has heaped praise on new signing Robinho, saying he has impressed his teammates with the amount of work he gets through.

Richards said: "It is not just about his tricks.

On The Move: Glauber Berti

2008-09-08T22:25:00+00:00

Amid the frenzy surrounding Manchester City and the transfer of Robinho sending shockwaves through the world, Glauber Berti was another Brazilian international travelling through the revolving doors at Eastlands. The 'one-cap wonder' arrives to strengthen Mark Hughes' defensive options.

World's richest club? Manchester City

2008-09-02T00:45:00+00:00

File this one under Holy Bloody Crap. Manchester City, a club that was in the third tier of English football not too long ago, is today the richest football club in the world, the fortune of their owners estimated at about $50 billion.

City wasted no time in flashing their newfound cash, offering about $200 million yesterday as they tried in vain to lure David Villa from Valencia and Mario Gomez from Stuttgart.

England squad for Andorra and Croatia

2008-09-01T02:07:03+00:00

England play Andorra in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium at 1900 BST on Saturday evening and then travel to Zagreb for their second qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday, 10 September at 2000 BST. Players out with injury include Steven Gerrard, Owen Hargreaves, Michael Carrick and Micah Richards, with Portsmouth's Glenn Johnson and Fulham's Jimmy Bullard brought into the [.

FC UEFA Cup

2008-08-26T19:33:03+00:00

We've decided we're going to buy a football team. Maybe a random club in Turkmenistan or something. Somewhere that we can truly start from scratch, and there, we're going to assemble a team with the sole task of gifting Champions League football to superstars currently resigned to UEFA Cup action. Finally time to do some [.

Micah Richards

2008-08-25T09:04:00+00:00

Micah Richards takımı Manchester City'nin Westham'ı 3-0 ile geçtiği maçta takım arkadaşı Ben Haim ile çarpıştı. 8 dakika bilinci olmayan oyuncu hemen hastaneye kaldırıldı. Ambulansa giderken yapılan müdahale sonucu üstteki fotoğraf ortaya çıktı. Birkaç gün içinde sahalara dönebilecekmiş.

The Premiership Talk Friday Five: Players Who Deserve an England Spot

2008-08-22T15:00:00+00:00

In the wake of England's disappointing performance against the Czech Republic, Premiership Talk takes a look at the five players who have proven themselves in the English Premier League and deserve a call-up. Nominate your players by joining the Premiership Talk Forum.

1. Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Manchester City vs West Ham United: Match Preview - 24/08/2008

2008-08-22T12:24:00+00:00

1. Tanked Up

Firstly, this week we have been linked with a loan move for Chilean striker Sebastian Pinto, a man known as 'The Tank' in South America.

Having only recently been bought by Brazilian side Santos, Pinto has joined West Ham on trial with a view to a season-long loan having already managed to annoy his new manager sufficiently to be released after just a few short weeks.

Observations of England U-21 Friendly Against Slovenia

2008-08-20T13:37:00+00:00

• I was disappointed to see how many empty seats there were at Hull City's KC Stadium. I know this was only a friendly, but come on. These players are the future of England's national team, and the already small stadium wasn't even half-full to watch them.

• I liked the 4-3-3 employed by Pearce.

A New Age Beckons

2008-08-13T22:00:00+00:00

In 1965 these players were plying their trade. Ferenc Puskas, Garrincha, Pele, Bobby Charlton, George Best, Franz Beckenbauer, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff, Alfredo Di Stefano and Gerd Muller. With more than some arguments, from Argentines especially, this could be considered an all time top 10 list. Surely this was the golden age of football, talent wise?

Theo Recalled To England U21’s

2008-08-13T17:10:21+00:00

Arsenal's no 14. Theo Walcott has been selected in a England Under 21 squad set to take on Slovenia Under 21's next Tuesday. Stuart Pearce has selected a side full of England first teamers with the likes of Micah Richards, Tom Huddlestone and Gabriel Agbonlahor looking to get a run-out. Pearce said: "It is a very strong [.

Theo Recalled To England U21’s

2008-08-13T17:10:21+00:00

Micah Richards is a Gooner...But will he ever be a Gunner?

2008-08-05T17:37:00+00:00

We all know how good Micah Richards is. The Manchester Citeh ace even made his debut against the Gunners on 22nd October 2005 as a sub and was given his full debut on February 12, 2006 against Charlton Athletic.

He played in the majority of Manchester City's matches for the rest of that season, and was named as the club's Young Player of the Year for the 2005-06 season.

Mass exodus at White Hart Lane continues, but who has Ramos lined up?

2008-07-24T17:01:00+00:00

The mass exodus from White Hart Lane has continued today with Anthony Gardner joining Premier League newcomers Hull City. Pascal Chimbonda also completed his move to Sunderland, with Younnes Kaboul to follow him out the door at Spurs to join up with Roy Keane's men.

Teemu Tainio also left London earlier this week to join Sunderland.

Fair Awld Game in the Faroe Islands

2008-07-18T00:52:00+00:00

By: Lynne
Soccer City FC

UEFA Cup First Round 17 July 2008

EB/Streymur 0 - Manchester City 2

@ Torsvollur Stadium (the National Stadium), Torshavn , Faroe Isles
(their own stadium, Við Margáir, holds just 1,000, hence the switch)

Att: 5,700 (capacity 6,000)

A great job done, by the fans as well as the team.

Rio Smash!

2008-07-14T12:12:00+00:00

It seems that Micah Richards isn't the only Manchester-based England defender to be banned from something today (look at that for an example of the seemless linking you can expect from the new and improved thematic STT) as an aspiring national captain has found himself in quite a bit of hot water after his rage at Stamford Bridge near the end of last season.

Manchester City bid for Chelsea clodhopper

2008-07-10T09:53:04+00:00

Eastlands boss Mark Hughes is launching a move of earth-shaking consequences. According to the Guardian, the Welshman wants to partner Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim with Man City's very own Dunny Monster. There is no doubt that with Micah Richards, Richard Dunne, and Tal Ben Haim to choose from, ...

Who is the one?

2008-07-02T00:25:00+00:00

Speculation everywhere today on who Sir Alex had in mind in his interview with Sky yesterday about possible summer transfer targets. The Manchester United manager seemed to imply that his shopping list is rather short: in fact, possibly only one player, and a youngster at that.

With Mikaël Silvestre hopefully staying at Old Trafford, SAF doesn't need to consider cover for Wes Brown and Gary Neville at right back, (though I've wanted to see Micah Richards at United for months.

Man City defender wants ‘new players in all positions’

2008-06-30T14:53:21+00:00

Thaksin Shinawatra is not the only ambitious man at Eastlands. The Manchester Evening News report that Micah Richards wants City to spend, spend, spend and make sure that they are competing at the right end of the Premier League next season. Manchester City fans will be delighted to read that the young defender is so [.

£6million for Sidwell

2008-06-07T16:23:00+00:00

Evening all. Looks like Eastlands new boy Hughes is ignoring Ronaldinho for a bit to focus on a more homegrown talent. Now I believe Hughes can do a solid job at City. He did very well at Blackburn even if he did annoy Fabregas and co doing it. After a dire 0-0 draw in the Fa cup fifth round Hughes said afterward on Fab "He asked me if I had played for Barcelona and when I said yes, he shook his head as if in disbelief.

Manchester United new signings on the way - with a 20 million Manchester City star on the list

2008-05-27T10:03:07+00:00

According to the Daily Telegraph, Sir Alex Ferguson is a man in a hurry. The Scot is in no mood to kick around his house, sipping red wine and watching the stars of Euro 2008 rise in value with every kick, pass and tackle they make during the June tournament. The Manchester United manager is [...]

Micah Richards: I shall return in 6 weeks

2008-03-12T15:26:03+00:00

For Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, the news that central defender Micah Richards would be back inside six weeks is good news indeed. In the last few weeks, Eriksson have had few reasons to smile with his Man City side rapidly slipping down the table and are now in such a position that they might [.

Richards injury more serious than first thought

2008-02-28T22:57:00+00:00

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Manchester City manager, has confirmed that Micah Richards will be sidelined for six weeks after surgery on his knee.

The 20-year-old England international had an operation to repair damaged cartilage in his right knee on Wednesday.

Man City to miss Micah Richards for weeks

2008-02-28T12:34:08+00:00

Manchester City are going through a blue patch at the moment and manager Sven-Goran Erikson must certainly cursing his stars now that he is to miss his star central defender Micah Richards for several weeks. The 19-year old England international has undergone an operation to cure a niggling knee injury that been bothering him since last [.

Richards undergoes knee operation

2008-02-27T20:00:00+00:00

Manchester City can confirm that Micah Richards has had an operation on damaged cartilage in his right knee.
The injury is a recurrence of the one that prevented him from playing against Sheffield United and Derby County earlier this year.

The 20-year-old travelled to London with club physiotherapist Ally Beattie for surgery today, and he will be out for a matter of weeks.

Richards pleas Capello to include him in England set-up

2008-02-26T19:33:30+00:00

Manchester City's 19-year old star central defender Micah Richards has issued a plea to England head coach Fabio Capello to forget about his sex video scandal and take him in the England set-up once again. Richards has expressed regret at the coming out of the sex video that irritated Capello so much that Italian hardliner [.

Capello impressed by Manchester City keeper

2008-02-19T12:38:56+00:00

Joe Hart has been earning rave reviews for some of his Manchester City performances this season, and it appears that the new England manager has been sitting up and taking notice. The Guardian report that Fabio Capello has spoken about two goalkeepers that have really caught his eye since the Italian was appointed in charge [.

Arsenal swallow humble pie after Richards deal

2008-02-14T15:41:20+00:00

Arsenal are reportedly in a state of shock and disdain after Micah Richards signed a new contract with his club Manchester City last week. The Gunners were believed to be lining up another bid for the 19-year old full England international this summer but now have to look elsewhere for players to strengthen their backline.

The greatest moment of Micah Richards’ career? Beating Man Utd!

2008-02-14T14:06:52+00:00

Micah Richard's today revealed to the Sun that beating Man Utd last Sunday was the greatest moment of his career so far (you can tell he hasn't had much of a career yet), and then dismissed United's claims that fatigue caused them to lose. Richards said: "It was an amazing day. City had not won [...