Rob Parker | January 31, 2010
Just how young are Ghana’s youngsters?
Egypt lifted the African Cup of Nations trophy earlier today after a drab 1-0 victory over Ghana. Apart from a classy finish from Mohamed Nagy Gedo for the winning goal, the only real highlight of the match was this strange incident.
One of Ghana’s substitutes seemed to have brought his dummy [...]
Rob Parker | January 31, 2010
Man City boss works on his shooting
The splendid photo above is the handiwork of one Roberto Mancini. The two cheeky scamps in the scarves called Mancini over to pose for a photo, only to thrust the camera in his direction and urge him to get to work. To his credit, Mancini duly obliged.
The chaps in [...]
Rob Parker | January 29, 2010
Court lifts ban on allegations of JT playing away
An injunction banning reports that England and Chelsea captain John Terry had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of England team-mate Wayne Bridge has been lifted. Terry’s lawyers managed to get the reports banned after a court hearing last Friday after Terry heard that a Sunday newspaper planned [...]
Rob Parker | January 29, 2010
Cutting through the exotic monikers of Premier League imports so you can judge the player, not the name
This is arguably the most mistranslated name in Premier League. Waterline? Watercarrier? Watermelon? No, it is eagle-related. Either that or your ancestors used to live in the town of L’Aquila (which means The Eagle in any case).
That’s right, [...]
Rob Parker | January 29, 2010
Citeh supporter who wishes he’d never gone for a Brazilian
Manchester City fan Chris Atkinson has been stung not once, but twice by his club’s transfer policy. Upon hearing the hype surrounding City’s chase for Kaka, Chris wisely decided to get the player’s name tattooed on his chest to match his existing Robinho tattoo. But with [...]
Rob Parker | January 29, 2010
Ban him again
1. Rio Ferdinand smacks someone in the face with his arm.
2. Rio Ferdinand banned for three matches.
3. Rio Ferdinand appeals against ban so he can face Manchester City in Carling Cup semi-final.
Rob Parker | January 29, 2010
The hidden pain of a stuttering penalty run-up
The African Cup of Nations semi-final between Algeria and Egypt descended into a bit of a crazed farce last night, not least because Algeria keeper Faouzi Chaouchi aimed a headbutt at the referee, possibly making slight contact.
Chaouchi received just a yellow card for the assault and had to [...]
