Rob Parker | November 4, 2009
Draws are good enough
Both Manchester United and Chelsea had to come from behind to secure results that ensured their progress in the Champions League.
United came back from 1-3 down at home to CSKA Moscow to secure a 3-3 draw. Meanwhile Chelsea went 1-0 down to Atletico Madrid, grabbed two goals to take the lead but [...]
Rob Parker | February 28, 2009
Slap-up dinner for cheesed off away fans
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has arranged to buy dinner for the 295 fans who spent thousands of pounds travelling to watch a weakened side crash out of the Uefa Cup to CSKA Moscow. Villa owner Randy Lerner has agreed to pick up the £15,000 tab for the conciliatory [...]
Rob Parker | February 27, 2009
Neither would Aston Villa supporters, given the choice
Aston Villa fans are feeling rather peeved this morning after watching an under-strength side sent packing out of the Uefa Cup. Martin O’Neill revealed at the weekend that he would be resting several first-team starters for Villa’s upcoming Premier League match against Stoke. Unfortunately, by that stage most [...]
Rob Parker | December 6, 2008
Team-mate reveals real reason for bus journeys
Robinho’s bus trips around Manchester are nothing to do with concern for the environment or the Brazilian’s thrifty nature - he is just terrified of driving on the other side of the road. That is according to his Manchester City team-mate and compatriot Jo.
