Soccer Blogs Posts Tagged opening day

Gerrard: Win Key To Title Tilt

2008-09-28T08:20:00+00:00

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool must reproduce their derby display on a weekly basis if they are to be crowned Barclays Premier League champions.

The inspirational midfielder admits his side have failed to hit top gear in the opening weeks of the 2008-09 campaign but feels the second-half performance in the 2-0 victory at Goodison Park has seen them edge closer to their best form.

Albert Riera: Fernando Torres Will Come Good For Liverpool FC

2008-09-22T16:10:00+00:00

ALBERT RIERA is convinced Fernando Torres is on the verge of recapturing his goalscoring form after his subdued start to the season.

Riera and fellow Spaniard Torres started a game together for the first time on Saturday as Liverpool disappointingly drew 0-0 with Stoke City at Anfield.

The point was good enough to take Liverpool briefly back to the top of the Premier League but they were overtaken by Arsenal and Chelsea over the course of the weekend.

Muamba Ready For Gunners’ Challenge

2008-09-19T10:00:40+00:00

Bolton Fabrice Muamba's recent performances haven't lived up to the hype surrounding the Reebok hardman. Wanderers boss Gary Megson believes he has something to prove tomorrow evening, in a game which will see Muamba face his former team. Gary Megson says the England under-21 international's form has dipped since starring on the opening day of the season [.

Muamba Ready For Gunners Challenge

2008-09-19T10:00:40+00:00

Roma 1 - 2 CFR CLUJ, CFR CLUJ WHO?

2008-09-17T14:15:50+00:00

LOCAL TIME ROME ITALY: (minus 6 hours for NYC time) CFR CLUJ who? are the headlines in Rome after Romanian club CFR Cluj made front-page news this morning beating A.S. Roma 2 - 1 at the Stadio Olimpico, in the opening day of Champions League action yesterday evening CFR Cluj play in the Romanian Liga 1, and currently sit seventh in their domestic league.

What to look out for this weekend in Serie A

2008-09-12T20:36:56+00:00

After the long international break, Serie A is back! Here are some things to look out for when you're watching calcio this weekend:

Walter Zenga trying to beat his old team

Walter Zenga, an Inter legend, returns to the San Siro to take on reigning champions Inter and try to beat his former club.

Bowles: QPR's Promotion Prospects...Ramage Confident

2008-09-09T08:02:00+00:00

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QPR Official Site - STAN TALKS UP R'S CHANCES
QPR legend Stan Bowles believes the R's have a 'good chance' of promotion this season.
Speaking at a Sportsman's Dinner at Stevenage Borough Football Club on Monday night, the 59 year-old - who made 315 appearances for the R's, scoring 96 goals - said: "Rangers have got a good chance this season.

August’s Premier League Report Cards: Arsenal - Chelsea

2008-09-08T14:00:47+00:00

With one month of Premiership action out of the way, Premiership Talk reviews all twenty teams and grades them based on their early season performances. Arsenal The title hopefuls from London have had an indifferent start to the season. An opening day narrow victory against West Bromwich Albion didn't convince too many fans, and that performance was [.

QPR Snippets II: Assessing Cerny...Baidoo Move Confirmed...QPR's VIP Boxes

2008-09-05T16:28:00+00:00

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Dave McIntyre/BBC 606 - Humble Cerny out to change minds
Radek Cerny is well aware he isn't popular with a section of QPR supporters.
He couldn't fail to hear Lee Camp's name being chanted just minutes into the Czech keeper's Rangers debut on the opening day of the season.

And the first manager sacked is…

2008-09-04T13:49:49+00:00

Who had their bets on Stefano Colantuono? The Roman manager has been sacked only after one game by Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini. Colantuono was sacked this season and replaced by Francesco Guidolin and then was brought back when Guidolin was let go and then confirmed as manager for the coming season.

Southend United 2-4 Leyton Orient (JPT SS R1)

2008-09-02T21:00:00+00:00

Southend United crashed out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a humiliating home defeat to one of their biggest rivals.

Orient capitalised on gaps all over the park, especially in the second half, and Blues were made to pay for their lack of man-marking on several occasions.

Steve Tilson has a big job on his hands sealing up the massive space Blues allowed the visitors to enjoy.

Arsenal Boss DELIGHTED With New Signing

2008-09-01T20:29:07+00:00

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hailed the performance of new boy Samir Nasri and described his performance against Newcastle as complete. The young midfield maestro was outstanding on Saturday and followed up goals against West Brom on the opening day and FC Twente in the midweek Champions League qualifier with an influential performance against The Magpies.

Aston Villa Line Up £12 Bid For West Ham Striker

2008-08-30T16:58:55+00:00

Dean Ashton is a £12 million transfer target for ambitious Aston Villa, according to reports. The 24-year-old striker has been in good form for the Hammers, hitting a hatful of goals during pre-season and scoring both goals in the 2-1 win over Wigan on the opening day of the Premier League season. Villains boss Martin O'Neill took [.

PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY TWO

2008-08-28T15:05:59+00:00

If the opening day of the season went pretty much to form, the book was ripped up and thrown out of the window in the season's second weekend. Having habitually failed to get their due reward on trips to Fratton Park, Manchester United took three deserved points from Portsmouth with Darren Fletcher's thirty-second minute strike.

Mahon and Ainsworth Speaking re QPR

2008-08-27T09:43:00+00:00

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Kilburn Times/Ben Kosky - Gavin Mahon - Rangers need to be nastier on the road
GAVIN Mahon believes QPR must mix it in midfield if they are to reproduce their home form at Bristol City this weekend.
Mahon has featured in all three of Rangers' home matches - all wins - to date and says a steely edge is essential to complement the skills of players such as Daniel Parejo, Lee Cook and Emmanuel Ledesma.

Match Report: Fulham 1-0 Arsenal

2008-08-23T18:27:00+00:00

Craven Cottage has traditionally been a successful hunting ground for Wenger's Arsenal, but a Fulham side boasting several new signings looked to bounce back from their opening day defeat by Hull. Arsenal on the other hand, looked to continue from where they left off against West Brom with another 3 points hopefully in the bag.

New season, new ideas, but same old rubbish

2008-08-23T17:44:00+00:00

An opening day loss in the northeast against one of the Premier League's weaker sides, followed by a home defeat to a team we've had a decent home record against in recent years. Déjà vu? This season has started in the same abject fashion for Tottenham as the previous one did. After last week's poor start to the season, I bit my lip.

Portsmouth v Man Utd 08/09, Third Time Lucky?

2008-08-23T06:56:18+00:00

This will be the third fixture between the teams in a close space of time; a preseason friendly in Nigeria and the Comunity Shield. Man Utd won both these fixtures surely it is Portsmouth turn to win. Especially after their mauling a Chelsea on the opening day of the season will have fired them up. Please [.

Lee: Fans Will Inspire Home Success

2008-08-22T19:49:00+00:00

Sammy Lee is backing the Kop to rise to the occasion and help turn Anfield into a fortress once more during 2008-09.

Our assistant manager believes the fans will be in buoyant mood for the league clash against Middlesbrough on Saturday as the Reds attempt to draw a line under last season's mixed home form.

Snippets: Goalie and Ex-Captain Birthdays...Connolly Caution...Championship Analysis....Ray Jones First Goal...Phil Parkes Debut...Shittu..Griffiths

2008-08-22T06:08:00+00:00

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Birthdays for Lee Camp and Marcus Bignot
Lee Camp Turns 24 - Born August 22, 1984
After two periods on loan, Goalie Lee Camp joined QPR from Derby last summer. Played in 2002-2003 Promotion season. Played in our last 12 games which saw us gain promotion.

Why I Love Arsenal and Hate Fake Fans

2008-08-21T16:07:00+00:00

Sometimes when I write the blog, I scour the internet for news on arsenal.com, NewsNow, a bunch of other Arsenal blogs, etc. trying to find the latest Arsenal stuff to present to you all. Sometimes something just comes to me that I think I should write. This is one of those times.

I live in Jacksonville, Florida, in the United States of America.

No Sheffield United return for Wigan midfielder

2008-08-21T12:52:23+00:00

The Blades are one of the favourites to be promoted from the Championship, following their impressive start to the campaign. They were unfortunate to lose 1-0 at Birmingham on the opening day of the season, before thrashing QPR 3-0 in a real statement of intent. Kevin Blackwell has admitted that ...

Ali Russell: No Near-Term Plans to Move...Ainsworth on QPR After Sheffield United Game...Connolly on QPR... Ray Jones Commemoration

2008-08-20T11:24:00+00:00

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Ben Kosky/Kilburn Times - No place like home

QPR have no plans to leave Loftus Road in the near future, according to the club's deputy managing director Ali Russell.
Rumours of Rangers' departure from their home of the last 45 years have been circulating for some time and increased following the takeover by Flavio Briatore and Bernie Ecclestone.

Moritz to be a Tractor Boy?

2008-08-19T15:25:11+00:00

It looks as though Mortitz Volz's time in the Premiership is coming to a close.
According to the BBC, Fulham have accepted a bid from Championship side Ipswich Town for the German full-back.
Our favorite former Germany Under-21 international appears to be on his way into the second tier after five years, 127 appearances and two goals with the Cottagers.

Just how good can Arsenal’s Samir Nasri be in SIX WORDS!

2008-08-18T20:52:22+00:00

Long-winded people are boring, and writing full sentences is for chumps. So instead you have just SIX words. Sound easy? Good for you. Arsenal signing Samir Nasri couldn't have asked for a better start to his new life at the Emirates with an opening-day goal just four minutes into the match. ...

European Summary: Chelsea Top Premiership In Convincing Style

2008-08-18T16:07:00+00:00

After season of ultimately being in the shadow of Manchester United both domestically and on the continent, Chelsea sent a warning to the defending champions that they intend to see the Premiership return to Stamford Bridge. Luiz Felipe Scolari's first match in charge saw a rampant Chelsea overcome FA Cup Winners Portsmouth 4-0 in a game which saw them showcase Lampard, Deco and Ballack in the same midfield.

Boro fans welcome Hoyte to Middlesbrough

2008-08-18T09:33:31+00:00

New signing Justin Hoyte was presented to the fans prior to Boro's opening day victory over Tottenham.

Recap: Weekend German action

2008-08-17T23:36:42+00:00

Cinderella story Matt Taylor scored in his debut as three of the four American field players in action in Germany found the back of the net on opening day.

Why Liverpool must stop resting Torres

2008-08-17T20:44:28+00:00

IF Liverpool's opening day victory over Sunderland confirmed anything, it is that Rafa Benitez must resist all urges to rest Fernando Torres. Last season Liverpool surrendered 10 points in games where Benitez with one eye clearly on Europe preferred to keep his star striker on the bench rather than risk injury.

Torres Focussing On League

2008-08-17T09:50:00+00:00

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has admitted that winning the Premier League is his priority this season.

The Spanish striker enjoyed a good start to his second season in English football with the only goal in yesterday's 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.