Rob Parker | February 1, 2010
1. Considering Arsene Wenger is generally acknowledged as a cerebral manager, he is probably wondering how he managed to fall for the same trick twice. Take a bow, Fergie.
2. Money can buy happiness. Just conduct a quick poll of Manchester City and Portsmouth fans/players after yesterday’s clash.
3. It was almost a given that John Terry’s [...]
Rob Parker | February 12, 2009
1. At least the second goal helped to further demonstrate the technical gulf that was evident throughout.
2. England looked like the new kids on the block showing off Uncle Fabio’s plan for controlled possession, which worked fine until they actually tried to go anywhere outside their own half. Spain, by contrast, were comfortable on the [...]
Rob Parker | January 26, 2009
Villa’s five-man attack?
Fabio Capello is among the most important of a host of people to note that Martin O’Neill has collected at Aston Villa a three-pronged attack which could serve England well for the next decade. Gabriel Agbonlahor, Ashley Young and James Milner have (when they weren’t busy accidentally scaring each other) been on fire [...]
Rob Parker | January 26, 2009
Gabi gets spooked
It is difficult to tell whether Ashley Young’s pre-match motivational shoulder rub on team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor helped him prepare for the match or left him wondering if he was going mad. Watch and all will become clear.
Rob Parker | December 17, 2008
Aston Villa sprint kings offered some specialist coaching
Olympic gold medallist and 400m world record holder Michael Johnson has offered to take Aston Villa duo Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young for some specialist sprint training. Johnson saw the duo in action during a recent visit to Villa’s training ground, and has promised he can make the [...]
Rob Parker | November 4, 2008
Ex-jailbird involved in minor on-pitch scuffle
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton flexed his muscles during last night’s victory over Aston Villa by scuffling with renowned football hardman Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Magpies coach Chris Hughton said: “Any incident regarding Joey is going to be blown up twice as much as it’s going to be with any other player. I wasn’t [...]
