Make no mistake, the final eight or nine games of the season, when it is tight and you are locked in a battle for the title, are a wholly different challenge to games in the opening months of the campaign. People talk about mind games, but the reality is that winning a league all boils down to the mental strength of the players on the pitch and there are certain elements that never change. You should...
Monday, 26 March 2012
Sir Alex Ferguson confident Ferdinand can prolong Manchester United career
The defender has managed 29 appearances this season despite suffering from back problems and the Scot believes Ferdinand is still a key member of the squad. Manchester United are 2/5 with Paddy Power to retain their Premier League title this season. Ferguson told reporters: “I think how long he can play is all down to how he feels physically himself, but what he is doing at the moment is good....
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is refusing to contemplate challenging for a Champions League spot
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is refusing to contemplate challenging for a Champions League spot despite closing the gap on fourth-placed Tottenham to five points after a 3-1 win at West Brom. The Magpies moved level on 50 points with Chelsea in the Barclays Premier League after first-half goals from Papiss Cisse (2) and man of the match Hatem Ben Arfa disposed of the Baggies. Pardew believes...
Over-drinking can be deadlier than dehydration
Like many marathon runners, Kate Mori always drank plenty of fluids before, during and after a race, rather than waiting until she got thirsty. “I’d always been taught you had to 'stay ahead’ of thirst and that being thirsty was a sign you were already dehydrated,” says the 42-year-old sports scientist. In 2007, Mori took part in the London Marathon – her fourth, and the hottest on record, with temperatures...
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Borat anthem stuns Kazakh gold medallist in Kuwait
Kazakhstan's shooting team has been left stunned after a comedy national anthem from the film Borat was played at a medal ceremony at championships in Kuwait instead of the real one. The team asked for an apology and the medal ceremony was later rerun. The team's coach told Kazakh media the organisers had downloaded the parody from the internet by mistake. The song was produced by UK comedian Sacha...
Friday, 23 March 2012
Chelsea have received a huge boost with news that captain John Terry looks set to be fit for this weekend's vital Champions League clash against London rivals Tottenham.
Terry missed the 2-1 defeat to Manchester City due to calf cramps and has not been able to train fully since last week's win over Napoli, which was only his second appearance since returning from knee surgery.The 31-year-old looks as if he will be able to face Tottenham, however, after taking...
Pep Guardiola to be offered Chelsea deal of £40m
ROMAN ABRAMOVICH is ready to hand super-coach Pep Guardiola a four-year deal worth £40million AFTER TAX to become Chelsea boss. 131 comments Related Stories Barca boosted by Pep talk PEP GUARDIOLA is close to agreeing a new one-year deal to stay at Barcelona The club's billionaire Russian owner refuses to give up on his quest to lure Barcelona's all-conquering manager. And that includes...
Kenny Dalglish has accused his critics of lacking intelligence and not understanding what he is trying to achieve at Anfield,
Kenny Dalglish has accused his critics of lacking intelligence and not understanding what he is trying to achieve at Anfield, pointing to the success of the academy and Liverpool’s Carling Cup triumph, as well as the FA Cup semi-final to come. But, after Wednesday’s implosion at Loftus Road, when...
Chelsea will have to fight to keep David Luiz this summer, with Barcelona preparing to offer £35million for the Brazil defender.
The Catalan club have long been admirers of the 24-year-old centre half, dating back to when he was impressing at Benfica. In 2010 he was player of the year in the Portuguese League. Wanted: Barcelona are preparing to offer...