Underrated Capello Failed By FA - originally posted on Soccerlens.com
After the recent media frenzy surrounding the news of John Terry being stripped of the England
captaincy, the last thing the nation needed was a further destabilising setback just four months
before the European Championships 2012 gets underway.
Following that epic "Telenovela de la década" handshake refusal from
Liverpool's Luis Suarez on Saturday, the Uruguayan has effectively morphed into a
Prodigal Son-type character within the British tabloids. Except instead of wasting
his fortune, he wasted his chances to get back into everybody's good books and is now
unceremoniously linked to Liverpool exit.
Ream Just Looked at the EPL TableIf reports in multiple British tabloids are to be believed,
English Premier League relegation favorites Bolton Wanderers will be signing New York Red Bulls
defender Tim Ream once the January transfer window opens, for a transfer fee of somewhere close to
£2 million, or approximately $3.
As usual on a Sunday morning there is a lot of Arsenal transfer news in the British tabloids, but
how much of it is believable is a matter of conjecture. After the news last week that Arsenal had
made a derisory £10m bid for Everton's Phil Jagielka, the Star reckons that Wenger will go back
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Manchester United enter the race to sign Alexis Sanchez - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
It seemed a foregone conclusion this time last week that Alexis Sanchez would be ending his
fairytale stay at Udinese to seek pastures new in Catalonia with European Champions Barcelona.
However, reports emanating from the British tabloids today claim that Manchester United have
entered the fray to sign the multi-talented Chilean international
Although there were indications a deal was in place with Barcelona, Bianconeri President Franco
Soldati poured cold water on such talk:
"With regards to the statements attributed to be about a supposed transfer of Sanchez to FC
Barcelona, I wish to point out these are without foundation.
Image: Zimbio.
Footballers' wives and/or girlfriends stole this Bank Holiday/Memorial Day extended weekend show
not that you probably weren't already up-to-date on this trend seeing how late we're posting
today's Weekend Gossip short list.
"A" for us making an effort in Armani at the office today?
Arsene's come to his senses. Well, today at least.
Arsene Wenger, after the completion of Arsenal's annual late-season collapse, finally admits he
needs to buy this summer a mere four days after suggesting (again) that that would not be
the case. If he does end up spending some money this summer, good for him.
The Sounders played on the road this week against the San Jose Earthquakes. It was a tight game
between the two sides this weekend and a 2-2 draw on the road is a positive result for the Seattle
Sounders. The team has played some tough teams to start the year, but will need to get some wins
soon if they want to stay competitive in the brutal Western Conference.
Although this seems a little like a broken record that nobody can quite be bothered to turn off
because the tune still brings a little joy to some of those in the room (while admittedly bringing
depression and misery to those who are sick of it and want it turned off as soon as possible), it
seems bizarre that Roy Hodgson still has a job.
