Rob Parker | March 1, 2010
1. Wayne Rooney’s knee flu sounds really nasty. I’m sure Sir Alex Ferguson has a sneaky plan afoot, I just don’t know what it is yet (except that it probably involves Rooney not playing for England).
2. Wayne Rooney’s head is quite incredible. Peter Crouch must be fearing that his uses in the England squad are [...]
Rob Parker | February 28, 2010
Join in the OTP banter as United and Villa battle it out at Wembley
Carling Cup Final Live Blog: Manchester United v Aston Villa
Rob Parker | February 27, 2010
Ex-United striker happy with his trade-off
Dwight Yorke has revealed he stands by his party animal lifestyle despite the fact it cut short his Manchester United career. Ahead of the Carling Cup final between two of his former clubs, Yorke has said he would not swap his fun and games with the ladies for more time [...]
Rob Parker | February 5, 2010
You have been touted by Nathan Baker. Tout him back?
Aston Villa have banned youngster Nathan Baker from attending the Carling Cup final after he was caught selling his ticket allocation on Facebook. The 18-year-old, currently on loan at Lincoln City, was flogging the tickets - which were supposed to be for friends and family - [...]
Rob Parker | January 28, 2010
Other beer companies try to muscle in on Carling Cup
Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy clutches his head after being hit by a coin while the invisible man pours beer into the wound. Or something like that.
The Welshman was clearly in a bit of discomfort after being struck by a coin thrown by a Manchester United [...]
Rob Parker | January 19, 2010
R.E.S.P.E.C.T - find out what it means to Tev
Carlos Tevez returned to haunt Manchester United with two goals for Manchester City in the big Carling Cup semi-final derby. No over to Carlos to talk you through this video:
“It’s normal for me to celebrate a goal, but if I score I will do so with respect [...]
Rob Parker | December 3, 2009
Rovers management team have heart-to-heart
Blackburn assistant manager Neil McDonald’s good taste deserted him after his side’s shock Carling Cup victory over Chelsea. McDonald is in charge of first-team affairs while boss Sam Allardyce recovers from heart surgery. But the stand-in is worried he is developing cardiac problems of his own.
He said: “I’ll hurry him back [...]
