Veteran striker’s online moaning to get loan move
Hull City benchwarmer/throw-in nuisance Dean Windass has discovered that the pen can be just as mighty as his fists in his old age and used his column on the ITV website to speed up a move away from the club.
Windass has made no secret about his frustration at the lack of Premier League playing time he has had. As early as September, Windass used his column to moan: “I’m getting more and more frustrated about not being involved.” Read more »
Please, sir, can I have some more money?
One’s an orphan who escapes the shires to return to London to make money in a pickpocket gang, the other’s a footballer who pickpockets his club to return to London to have his wicked way with Chinawhite’s female patrons.
Mmm, wedding day kickabout, isn’t it? Veils for goalposts and all that. It looks at first glance like this tiny flower girl is guilty of losing possession to the page boy, and indeed she is, but check out the wild Ryan Giggs Circa 1995 stepover that she pulls off first.
We know how strongly Tottenham fans feel about players who string along and betray their clubs. That is why Portsmouth turncoat Jermain Defoe was subjected to a barrage of homophobic and vindictive abuse at White Hart Lane last night. Or not.
Defoe was presented on the pitch before Spurs’ 4-1 Carling Cup victory over Burnley last night. He also gave an interview explaining the reasons for his return. Pompey fans: choose your own doses of salt to take it with!
Goldenballs’ long-awaited bow
America’s greatest export since democracy has made his debut for AC Milan. David Beckham made his first appearance since his loan move from LA Galaxy in a friendly against Hamburg. The match ended 1-1, with Milan winning 4-3 on penalties. Becks passed a late fitness test to start the match before being withdrawn at half-time.
Tottenham-bound striker’s legit excuse
Being a bit of a cynic, it was a relief to see that Jermain Defoe has not being screwing Portsmouth and undermining the value of the FA Cup. Now that Tottenham have had a bid for the 26-year-old accepted, they have released Defoe’s sicknote to prove there were no underhand tactics afoot.
Corinthians knew they had made a big signing when they secured the services of Ronaldo, but they are only just discovering quite how BIG. The rotund one is struggling to shift the weight he piled on during his injury layoff and is left jogging round behind his team-mates like the fat kid at school on a cross country run. Watch the video above for a sneaky look at his muffin top belly.
Show off your silky skills, avoid the rampaging animal
This could be the future of the Premier League in these days of on-demand entertainment and short attention spans. Just imagine: “Manchester United have fallen a goal behind here at the Emirates. It looks like Alex Ferguson is preparing to play his Bully Bonus. Yes, the fourth official is signalling that Manchester United are releasing their bull into the Arsenal defence.”
The ease with which this trick is pulled off (ie the statuesque defenders) plus the fact that there only seems to be four players on the pitch suggests that this trick is probably set-up, but it is impressive nonetheless. And it’s a good job the corner flag is sturdy and stuck into the ground well!
