Cinderella stories happen everyday, everywhere in this world. In particular, when it comes to
the world of football, we have seen quite a few of them. After all, who would have thought that
Senegal would knock France out of the World Cup in 2002? Or who would have picked Greece to win it
all in the European Cup of 2004?
Are you a fan of Frank Lampard? Don't worry, if you choose not to answer in the
affirmative, you surely have some company. While I have written several articles here at
Premiership Talk to demonstrate my support for Frank Lampard, this article is not about
my support.
As Newcastle United gear up to face Manchester City tomorrow, Shay Given has been informed that he
will not be playing against his future club. Yes, you read it right, Shay Given is on the verge of
wrapping up a deal that brings him to the City of Manchester Stadium. Although a signing won't be
completed before tomorrow's fixture, both sides have agreed that it's better if Given doesn't make
an appearance.
So it's finally come to an end. The most protracted and annoying transfer saga in Manchester
United history has ended with Cristiano Ronaldo finally getting his wish to look absolutely
fabulous in all white whilst topping up his tan in the Spanish Sun.
Some will inevitably see the deal, and his request for it, as inconclusive proof of their belief
he is an evil, diabolical, ungrateful little grasping greasy foreign **** who should be strung up
and paddled for the sheer gall of wanting to play for anyone but Manchester United.
Tuesday May 26th
11am – After failing in my quest to get a good night's rest the night before, I spent the
morning zombified thanks mainly to the hypnotic waffling of Paddy Crerand on MUTV. After a wash and
an egg (though maybe not in that order) I got in the cab and headed for Heathrow Terminal 5.
PFA chief Gordon Taylor has urged football fans, pundits, and the FA to put a stop to the lynch
mob mentality that is surrounding Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor. The targetman stirred
up controversy over the weekend by first stamping on Robin van Persie's face before scoring a goal
and sprinting the length of the pitch to celebrate in front of the angry Gunners fans.
When the Abu Dhabi United Group bought Manchester City at the beginning of this season, both
myself and football fanatics around the world sensed a new beginning for the blue side of
Manchester. Names like Kaka and David Villa were all rumored to be heading to the City of
Manchester Stadium, and even when the signing of Robinho was clinched I genuinely believed that the
club would at least comfortably wrap up a UEFA Cup spot.
Image via Wikipedia Arsenal is a team to reckon with in the ongoing Barclays Premier league and
they are taking no prisoners this time. Last Saturday they made mincemeat out of the defense of
Hull city at the Emirates stadium. Although the captain Cesc Fabregas could not make it to the
field, the team did [.
