Rob Parker | March 1, 2010
1. John Terry’s decision to show off his eye-catching new haircut during his big showdown with Wayne Bridge speaks volumes.
2. Fernando Torres’ return is a massive boost for Liverpool. They looked a far more potent threat against Blackburn, even if they did nearly have to make do with a draw.
3. Chelsea are going to miss [...]
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 | January 21, 2010
Blame it on the puppet
Carlos Tevez claims his ear-cupping celebration of his second goal against Manchester United in front of Sir Alex Ferguson was actually a tribute to a television puppet. The Manchester City striker has rejected accusations that he was baiting the United boss over his refusal to sign Tevez on a permanent deal.
Tevez [...]
Rob Parker | December 6, 2009
1. Carlo Ancelotti’s eyebrow doesn’t like defeat.
2. It was very noble of Liverpool to ease Sam Allardyce back into work after his heart surgery by ensuring they didn’t do anything to get his pulse racing.
3. Emmanuel Adebayor scored at both ends, and they were both about as scrappy as each other.
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Dan Morris | October 5, 2009
Fergie calls referee’s stamina into question
Despite Manchester United being thrown yet another injury time lifeline, it seems Sir Alex Ferguson is still not happy.
An added 4mins 32secs was not enough in Fergie’s opinion and he has hit out at referee Alan Wiley for not allowing enough extra time at the end of his team’s 2-2 [...]
Rob Parker | September 30, 2009
Man Yoo marriage gaffe
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson left defender Jonny Evans red-faced when he suggested it was time for the Northern Ireland international to get married. Fergie wasn’t aware that Evans’ girlfriend, Kate Wathall, was sat among the assembled journalists.
Evans said: “I don’t really want to talk about that here. Especially because my [...]
Rob Parker | September 25, 2009
Last Manchester derby gag (we think)
Thanks to serial spotter Tom Commins for sending this our way.
