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Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson lent his support to the potential redevelopment of Selhurst Park. Economic development and regeneration consultancy, Regeneris Consultancy highlighted the positive impact the redevelopment would have on the borough and the people of South London as a whole. As well as raising the stadium capacity to around 34,000, it would also […]
Manchester City vs Leicester City 10/02/18 Kick off: 5:30pm Preview: Riyad Mahrez, where are you when we need you? Who remembers our title-winning season, where Riyad Mahrez stole the show in our 3-1 victory at the Etihad? I certainly do. However, Mr Mahrez isnât currently playing ball with Leicester and Claude Puel has confirmed that […]
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe praised summer acquisition Nathan Ake and highlighted that a perseverance with personal footballing philosophies is âcommon senseâ as his side prepare to take on Huddersfield. The Dutch Defender has been pivotal to the Cherries this season and scored a key goal against his former club Chelsea, in the 3-0 away […]
The definition of disciple, according to The Oxford English Dictionary, is a follower or pupil of a teacher, leader or philosopher. Marcelo Bielsa is one of footballâs greatest philosophers. Bielsa has drilled his style into many players and managers who are now having an impact in the modern game. These include Pep Guardiola and Mauricio […]
AFC Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is not anticipating any transfer activity on deadline day and also highlighted that his club cannot compete with the big teams in terms of wages. While clubs like Manchester City and Arsenal have bolstered their squads with ÂŁ50 million players such as Aymeric Laporte and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, January has been […]
Bournemouth manager, Eddie Howe highlighted that there will be no special plan to stop West Hamâs in-form striker Marco Arnautovic. The Austrian started the season poorly, however since the appointment of David Moyes the former Stoke City and Inter Milan striker has been in fine form scoring, six goals and three assists in his last […]
Ed: please note this was penned in the hour before Stoke City took leave of their senses and panicked. Well, that got your attention, right? Yes, I am serious. Rafa Benitez should walk away from St James’ Park and head down to Stoke-on-Trent before this transfer window slams shut. You think I am crazy, […]
After a disappointing F.A. Cup defeat to rivals Brighton on Monday, Crystal Palace will be glad to return to Premier League action tomorrow afternoon. Palace will welcome Burnley to Selhurst Park with the prospect of moving up to 10th place in the league. However, despite their impressive run over the last few months, Roy Hodgsonâs […]
With Samba stars such as Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino, Fernandinho and Gabriel Jesus lighting up the Premier League, it is clear that Brazilian players can come to England and enjoy success, even if the climate is somewhat different to what it is in South America. For all the quality of the aforementioned names, there have […]
Over the last month or so, the last week in particular, diving has become one of the hottest topics in the Premier League (again). Itâs not that everyone is just realising the rate at which its happening, but the shock of the inconsistency in decisions and punishments for the culprits. But will there ever be […]
As we get into the thick of the Christmas period, a match which was already picked out as a relegation scrap has had a bit of extra kick given to it. Coming up to halfway point in the season, in-form Crystal Palace will be facing a Swansea City side with a new face in the […]
Goatee, gloves, shoulder-length hair. Robert Pires was simply an iconic figure within a team that was a cut above the rest. Playing on the left-wing of the Invincibles Arsenal side, Pires was a joy to watch, teaming up with Henry, Bergkamp, Vieira et al. to create a special side that every fan respected whatever their […]
Over the past decade many clubs have looked to push on into the modern era of football with slick new stadiums. Joining the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish has revealed plans to redevelop Selhurst Park. The South London club are looking to increase the stadiumâs capacity from […]
Pep Guardiolaâs Manchester City are on a roll. After swashbuckling performances against the likes of Leicester, Stoke, Liverpool and Arsenal, City have shown another side to their winning streak by grinding out consecutive 2-1 wins over Huddersfield and Southampton courtesy of late Raheem Sterling winners. Momentum is a wondrous asset to have, and right now, […]
Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur 28.11.17 Kick off 7:45pm Preview: Back at the King Power, under the lights. From a totally bias point of view, it’s one of the most picturesque views ever. It’s such a shame I’ve not been able to go to a game, as I don’t have my season ticket anymore…the things […]
Crystal Palace manager, Roy Hodgson is adamant that the teamâs recent performances gives them confidence in their quest to stay up. Coming off the back of the international break last week Palace were encouraging against a struggling Everton side but were held to just a point following a controversial penalty incident involving Oumar Niasse. âWe […]
There are certain players that every football fans warms to regardless of allegiance. Jay-Jay Okocha certainly falls under this category. ââSo good they named him twiceââ was an infamous line that summed up the adoration lavished upon the creative midfielder. Okocha brought African flair to the Reebok Stadium during his four years at Bolton, and […]
This weekend brings another key clash at the top of the Premier League as European and title challengers Liverpool and Chelsea clash. The current Premier League champions have made a steady start to the season and currently stand with 22 points from 11 games. However, they are already 9 points behind early runaway leaders Manchester […]
Roy Hodgson faced the media this afternoon at the clubs training facility in Kent ahead of Sunday’s clash with high flying Tottenham Hotspur. Â A seemingly motivated and positive Roy Hodgson confirmed that Mamadou Sakho and James McArthur had both been involved in training and could be in contention for a return to the squad travelling […]
Match Report: Liverpool vs Manchester United: Premier League Matchday Eight 16th October 2017 Jurgen Klopp and Jose Mourinho were forced to settle for a share of the points at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime, as one of the most watched matches on The Premier League Calendar ended goalless. Both sides had their chances to inject some […]
