In a decision that was undoubtably cheered at the FA's headquarters, a jury today cleared Spurs
manager Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric of tax evasion.
Speaking on the steps of Southwark Crown Court, Redknapp said the case "should never have come
to court".
Internet's been down in the FootyBlog mansions recently, so we were unable to share the story of
the Anfield cat...
Apparently its a homeless cat named Kenny who is often spotted around the ground, but this was
the first time it made an appearance on the pitch at Anfield. A spoof Twitter was set up after the
game, reaching 25,000 followers the next day (is currently above 40,000!
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By Chris Wright
What with Liverpool set for their first visit to 'Anfield South' in 16 years by way of their
Carling Cup semi-final win over Manchester City last night, we though we'd revisit the last time
the club earned themselves a day out at Wembley, i.e, the 1996 FA Cup Final against Manchester
United.
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly keen for defender Anton Ferdinand to shake hands with Chelsea's
John Terry in a bid to ease tensions between the pair before Saturday's FA Cup fourth round
tie.
All eyes will be on the duo in the clash at Loftus Road this weekend, as they come face-to-face for
the first time since England skipper Terry was charged with racially abusing Ferdinand in the
Premier League meeting between the two sides in October.
It was, in short, a poor afternoon. Let's just say our trip to Spain couldn't have come at a
better time. More, after the jump:
Begging for Mercy
I'm a hazy mess. Well, not a mess per se. But, disappointed by what was without a doubt a
toothless display of our ineffective style that sums up our season.
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Watching the FA Cup 3rd round tie between Arsenal and Leeds United on Monday evening might not
have proved so entertaining if former Arsenal defender Martin Keown had not have been struck by a
ball hit by a visiting Leeds player in the pre-match warm up. Keown was standing by the pitch
alongside ESPN presenter Rebecca Lowe and ex-footballer Robbie Savage.
Mirror: What are the odds Thierry Henry plays for Arsenal next season too? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Who said the Premier League was no country for old men? First Paul Scholes, now Thierry Henry
– two men with the combined age of Ryan Giggs. Giggs and Scholes are now so old, they argue over
who walked further to school as a kid.
Mirror: What are the odds Phil Jones ISN'T in England's Euro 2012 squad? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Manchester City in round three and now Liverpool in round four. If Manchester United are going
to win the FA Cup they're going to do it the hard way... with Phil Jones in the side.
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Mirror: What are the odds City beat United in Sunday's FA Cup showdown? Derek McGovern's
Bets of the Day
The fact that Chelsea are favourites for the FA Cup tells you all you need to know about this
year's competition. Namely, that the bookies have made a pig's ear of pricing it up.
Mirror: What are the odds this is Fergie and Rooney's last season at United? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Losing 3-0 at Newcastle was Manchester United's worst performance since last year and raised
three very serious questions. First, will Wayne Rooney still be at Old Trafford next season?
What are the odds Warnock would top a Most Annoying Prem boss poll? Derek McGovern's
Bets of the Day
Premier League managers are largely 'orrible, not to mention largely large. They only stop
whingeing about the referee when they're whingeing about the linesman. Should their team collect
silverware they are happy to take all the credit (stand up, Fergie), but should they flop it's
because of the referee (grow up, Fergie), FA sabotage (shut up, Fergie), or the colour of the
opposition shirts (bottoms up, Fergie).
Quick name the top ten players who shouldn't become coaches when all is said and done.
Did Zlatan fall on anyone's list? Or maybe...did Zlatan fall on everyone's list? To say he has a
prickly personality would be to call the old Ronaldo, now new Ronaldo, a bit chunky.
And yet.
What are the odds AVB is not Chelsea manager at the start of next season? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Despite the win at Wolves, Chelsea's marriage to Andre Villas-Boas looks destined to end in
tears, as 90 per cent of marriages do. That's according to a survey of Katy Perry.
What are the odds on Rooney scoring the winner against Newcastle? Derek McGovern's Bets
of the Day
It wasn't a good weekend to be a Manchester United supporter, what with floods still hitting
Thailand and Surrey reeling from the rising cost of train travel. There were two things United fans
did not want to see on Saturday – Wayne Rooney behind frosted glass and David De Gea behind the
defence.
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First I just want to wish everybody a happy New Year and I hope everybody got home safe last
night. If you're reading this now then I'm also happy you're not suffering from a severe hang over.
Seriously, kudos! I managed to escape one myself!
In any case, with 2011 now officially over I thought it might be a good time to relive some of
the year's more interesting moments.
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What are the odds an Everton or Liverpool player 'does an Abel Xavier'? Derek McGovern's
Bets of the Day
It's a little-known fact that Peter Beardsley, Gary Ablett, Nick Barmby and Abel Xavier all have
the same middle name – Traitor. The quartet are the most recent players to have made that journey
no man should ever make – across Stanley Park (especially at night).
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What are the odds Chelsea are the next English club Mourinho manages? Derek McGovern's
Bets of the Day
I hope the al-Qaeda threat to ruin your Christmas didn't, er, ruin your Christmas. Instead of
using explosives, they threatened to send every one of us a relative to stay.
What are the odds Suarez's ban is cut? Derek McGovern's Bets of the Day
It looks almost certain Luis Suarez will appeal against his eight-match ban. He's appealed for
everything else this season. Before I comment further it's important to stress that no race is
better than any other, with the possible exception of the Grand National and any other race in
which I've backed the winner.
What are the odds Spurs finish the season as London's top team? Derek McGovern's Bets of
the Day
Spurs have been touted as serious title contenders, but only by those who go to bed wearing
Tottenham pyjamas wrapped in a Tottenham duvet. You get the impression Harry Redknapp's aim this
season is to finish in the top four and then leave to pursue the England job he looks nailed-on
for.
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Wednesday's Premier League Tips: A low scoring game between Everton Swansea, a win for
Arsenal and Luis Suarez to score first
Top tipster Adam Bate is looking to continue his good form in the Premier League and has three
bets for Wednesday night's action
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 11:12:00 from: Goal
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Wednesday's Premier League Tips: A low scoring game between Everton Swansea, a win for
Arsenal and Luis Suarez to score first
Top tipster Adam Bate is looking to continue his good form in the Premier League and has three
bets for Wednesday night's action
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 11:12:00 from: Goal
This news item has been reproduced from today's media.
Wednesday's Premier League Tips: A low scoring game between Everton Swansea, a win for
Arsenal and Luis Suarez to score first
Top tipster Adam Bate is looking to continue his good form in the Premier League and has three
bets for Wednesday night's action
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 11:12:00 from: Goal
This news item has been reproduced from today's media.
Wednesday's Premier League Tips: A low scoring game between Everton Swansea, a win for
Arsenal and Luis Suarez to score first
Top tipster Adam Bate is looking to continue his good form in the Premier League and has three
bets for Wednesday night's action
View the full story here: Goal
A news article on 2011-12-21 11:12:00 from: Goal
This news item has been reproduced from today's media.
What are the odds Darren Bent has a new club next season? Derek McGovern's Bets of the
Day
Rumour has it Darren Bent could be heading out of Aston Villa in January. On Sunday, he
literally put himself in the shop window. There's only one place I've ever gone window shopping and
that was in Amsterdam – it cost me £1,000!
What are the odds Blackburn v Bolton sees both bosses binned? Derek McGovern's Bets of
the Day
When Blackburn host Bolton on Tuesday, the stakes will be sky-high – as will the mistakes. The
losing manager will almost certainly be sacked before Christmas, the winning manager won't be
sacked until the New Year.
As we draw closer to the 2012 MLS Draft, Major League Soccer is moving closer and closer to
trying to secure the services of the players who will make up its Generation adidas draft class,
and things are still very much in flux with less than a month to go before the draft.
MLS is expected to announce the first of its signings in the coming week, and offers have
already been sent out to most of the top targets.
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What are the odds there are no English clubs in the Champions League's last eight? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Following the Champions League draw, it looks like two more teams who play in the best league
in the world will be heading out. Arsenal got the draw they were most afraid of – a two-legged
tie in Europe – while Chelsea must face Manchester City's conquerors Napoli.
What are the odds there are no English clubs in the Champions League's last eight? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Following the Champions League draw, it looks like two more teams who play in the best league
in the world will be heading out. Arsenal got the draw they were most afraid of – a two-legged
tie in Europe – while Chelsea must face Manchester City's conquerors Napoli.
What are the odds there are no English clubs in the Champions League's last eight? Derek
McGovern's Bets of the Day
Following the Champions League draw, it looks like two more teams who play in the best league
in the world will be heading out. Arsenal got the draw they were most afraid of – a two-legged
tie in Europe – while Chelsea must face Manchester City's conquerors Napoli.
