Rob Parker | March 11, 2010
Rams rely on stand-in keeper
Derby midfielder Robbie Savage was left to take the goalkeeper’s gloves as his side lost 4-1 at Reading. First-choice goalie Stephen Bywater went off injured in the 13th minute, and his replacement Saul Deeney was sent-off for a foul in the penalty are in the 41st minute with Derby 2-1 down.
Savage [...]
Rob Parker | March 10, 2010
Addicks clown shame outed on live TV
Charlton Athletic fans are fuming after a prank email besmirching their good name was read out live on BBC1’s Football League Show by presenter Lizzie Greenwood-Hughes. The email claimed to be from an Addicks fan just back from his first time watching the club who had been very impressed [...]
Rob Parker | March 7, 2010
Spidermag finally shows his face
Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez bagged his second goal for the club in yesterday’s 6-1 thrashing of Barnsley and donned his trademark Spiderman mask in celebration.
Rob Parker | March 1, 2010
Why would I make the save when there’s gardening to be done?
Cardiff keeper Peter Enckelman is the master of goalkeeping howlers. The Finnish keeper’s career has been dogged by the memory of the outrageous goal he conceded in the Birmingham derby from an Olof Mellberg throw-in. So things like this incident against Preston don’t really [...]
Rob Parker | February 22, 2010
Icelandic defender’s breakdown in communications
Plymouth defender Kari Arnasson learnt the hard way that a well-hit backpass placed on target and without checking on your keeper’s position is not a wise move. He cost his side two points against Leicester in the process.
Rob Parker | February 22, 2010
The universe continues its revenge on Robbie Savage
Swansea’s Gorka Pintado must have decided that it was best to get that leg-breaking challenge out of his system on somebody which most neutrals would be unlikely to shed a tear for. While Robbie Savage might fit the bill perfectly, his Derby team-mates were not very impressed and [...]
Rob Parker | February 9, 2010
Eagles assets pimped in posh paper
Crystal Palace’s financial situation might be pretty dire, but if this advert in The Financial Times is anything to go by they would still be a good investment. After all, who could resist a cheeky bid in time for a one-off match against Aston Villa?
The club’s administrator might be eager [...]
