Archive for December, 2009
Manchester United 5 Wigan 0: Wayne Rooney has a blinder as United close the gap on leaders Chelsea to two points
At the halfway point of a season that has presented him with more problems than he could have envisaged, Sir Alex Ferguson’s team are, nevertheless, exactly where he would wish them to be.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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THE FIRING LINE: Who will follow Hughes and Megson out of the door?
Here’s Sportsmail’s sack-race rankings - otherwise known as The Firing Line. Each week we’ll bring you our latest chart of the bosses under pressure, and those on Easy Street.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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VIDEO: Roberto Martinez slams lack of team spirit after Wigan’s mauling at Manchester United
Raging Roberto Martinez accused his Wigan flops of not playing for each other after they were thumped 5-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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Sport in the Noughties part seven: Football - A decade of money, power and the amazing influence of Sir Alex Ferguson
In the seventh part of Sportsmail’s series looking at sport in the Noughties, Chief Football Correspondent Matt Lawton recalls the defining moments of a decadepacked with high-profile imports and cup final dramas.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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Beckham: I was close to tears after dream draw presented Manchester United return
David Beckham revealed that he was close to tears after his AC Milan side were drawn against former club Manchester United in the Champions League.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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High five! United blitz gives Sir Alex perfect early birthday gift
Manchester United gave manager Sir Alex Ferguson the perfect birthday present by closing the gap on leaders Chelsea to two points with a stunning 5-0 victory over Wigan.
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Posted: December 31st, 2009 under UK Football News.
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Liverpool in bid to sign Van Nistelrooy on six-month loan from Real Madrid
Liverpool are trying to thrash out a deal with Real Madrid to land former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on a six-month loan next week.
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Posted: December 30th, 2009 under UK Football News.
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Chelsea players urging Ancelotti to spend as dressing-room fears grow
Concerns are growing in the Chelsea dressing room over manager Carlo Ancelotti’s refusal to sign a striker in next month’s transfer window while Didier Drogba is away.
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Posted: December 30th, 2009 under UK Football News.
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What the back pages say: Martin O’Neill fears Liverpool resurgence, Dimitar Berbatov insists United will win the title, Fabio Capello WILL take David Beckham to the World Cup
Dimitar Berbatov has raised the stakes in the title race by insisting that Manchester United will see off Chelsea to win a record fourth successive Barclays Premier League crown - while Martin O’Neill believes Liverpool are in the throws of a recover following their poor first half of the season and are capable of putting […]
Posted: December 29th, 2009 under UK Football News.
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Mourinho in Premier League return vow - but not until next season
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reiterated his desire to work in the Premier League again - but the Inter Milan boss has ruled out leaving Italy at least until the end of the season.
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Posted: December 29th, 2009 under UK Football News.
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