London, April 25 (Ians) Tottenham has sacked their caretaker coach Cristian Stellini in the wake of their 6-1 humiliation to Newcastle United.
The Italian had only been in the role for a month after Antonio Conte left the club at the end of March, but the man, who had been Conte’s assistant at the club, has now gone the same way as his former boss.
Sunday saw Tottenham fall 5-0 down away to Newcastle after just 21 minutes, and the defeat leaves them six points adrift of the top-four and in danger of dropping out of the top-six, a Xinhua report said.
Former player Ryan Mason will now take charge until the end of the campaign, repeating the job he did in 2021 after Jose Mourinho was sacked.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy on Monday released a statement taking responsibility for Stellini’s appointment and subsequent sacking.
“Sunday’s performance against Newcastle was wholly unacceptable.
The Italian had only been in the role for a month after Antonio Conte left the club at the end of March, but the man, who had been Conte’s assistant at the club, has now gone the same way as his former boss.
Sunday saw Tottenham fall 5-0 down away to Newcastle after just 21 minutes, and the defeat leaves them six points adrift of the top-four and in danger of dropping out of the top-six, a Xinhua report said.
Former player Ryan Mason will now take charge until the end of the campaign, repeating the job he did in 2021 after Jose Mourinho was sacked.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy on Monday released a statement taking responsibility for Stellini’s appointment and subsequent sacking.
“Sunday’s performance against Newcastle was wholly unacceptable.
- 4/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
London, Jan 5 (Ians) Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur returned to form with a 4-0 win away to Crystal Palace and revived their chances of a top-four finish.
Palace were the better side in the first 45 minutes on Wednesday night, but failed to take their chances and were made to suffer when Kane netted in the 48th and 53rd minute to take the game almost out of reach.
Matt Doherty and Son Heung-min added further goals in the 68th and 72nd minutes to take some pressure off coach Antonio Conte, who had been criticized after recent poor results.
It was honours even in the game between two Spanish coaches, as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Julen Lopetegui’s Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Daniel Podence put Wolves ahead in the 12th minute, but Danny Ings showed his poacher’s instinct to level the game 12 minutes from time,...
Palace were the better side in the first 45 minutes on Wednesday night, but failed to take their chances and were made to suffer when Kane netted in the 48th and 53rd minute to take the game almost out of reach.
Matt Doherty and Son Heung-min added further goals in the 68th and 72nd minutes to take some pressure off coach Antonio Conte, who had been criticized after recent poor results.
It was honours even in the game between two Spanish coaches, as Unai Emery’s Aston Villa came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Julen Lopetegui’s Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Daniel Podence put Wolves ahead in the 12th minute, but Danny Ings showed his poacher’s instinct to level the game 12 minutes from time,...
- 1/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Jan 2 (Ians) The Premier League’s hectic schedule continues this week, with another round of matches ahead of the Fa Cup at the weekend. The standout game of the week is on Tuesday night and sees league leaders Arsenal take on third-placed Newcastle United.
Arsenal have shown no ill effects from the World Cup break or the injury to Gabriel Jesus, winning their first two games of the holiday period with some impressive football and a win would take them 10 points clear of Manchester City, who visit Chelsea on Thursday night.
Leeds United held on to end Newcastle’s six-game winning streak, but Eddie Howe’s men have just one defeat all season and will be optimistic about taking something from their visit to the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United continue to improve under Erik Ten Hag, and with Marcos Rashford scoring on a regular basis, they should have few...
Arsenal have shown no ill effects from the World Cup break or the injury to Gabriel Jesus, winning their first two games of the holiday period with some impressive football and a win would take them 10 points clear of Manchester City, who visit Chelsea on Thursday night.
Leeds United held on to end Newcastle’s six-game winning streak, but Eddie Howe’s men have just one defeat all season and will be optimistic about taking something from their visit to the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United continue to improve under Erik Ten Hag, and with Marcos Rashford scoring on a regular basis, they should have few...
- 1/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Nov 12 (Ians) Tottenham Hotspur coach Antonio Conte said England fans should not worry about the fitness of striker Harry Kane at the World Cup, despite the number of matches the England and Tottenham captain has played this season.
As well as international games, Kane has started all 14 of Spur’s Premier League matches, six Champions League ties and also kicked off the Carabao Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest this week.
Conte withdrew the striker after just an hour of that match and afterward said Kane was “very very tired” after 21 consecutive starts for his club.
However, in his press conference ahead of the last league match of the campaign at home to Leeds United, Conte insisted Kane would have a “fantastic” World Cup, reports Xinhua.
“We are talking about a player with great experience in managing his body,” he said.
“The fans must not be worried for him. After this (against Leeds) game,...
As well as international games, Kane has started all 14 of Spur’s Premier League matches, six Champions League ties and also kicked off the Carabao Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest this week.
Conte withdrew the striker after just an hour of that match and afterward said Kane was “very very tired” after 21 consecutive starts for his club.
However, in his press conference ahead of the last league match of the campaign at home to Leeds United, Conte insisted Kane would have a “fantastic” World Cup, reports Xinhua.
“We are talking about a player with great experience in managing his body,” he said.
“The fans must not be worried for him. After this (against Leeds) game,...
- 11/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Nov 11 (Ians) The last round of Premier League matches before the World Cup is to be played this weekend and will make England coach Gareth Southgate nervous while leaving some coaches with a selection dilemma.
With just a week before the World Cup kicks off, any injury picked up this weekend, will mean missing out on the tournament, and Southgate will be hoping none of the 26 players he named in his squad on Thursday suffer any setbacks.
Meanwhile, some coaches might consider leaving out some of their internationals to save them from the risk of missing out on one of the highlights of their careers.
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, will have no such dilemma about striker Erling Haaland for his side’s home game against Brentford. The Norwegian won’t be going to Qatar, but has recovered from his foot injury and will lead the City attack.
Southgate...
With just a week before the World Cup kicks off, any injury picked up this weekend, will mean missing out on the tournament, and Southgate will be hoping none of the 26 players he named in his squad on Thursday suffer any setbacks.
Meanwhile, some coaches might consider leaving out some of their internationals to save them from the risk of missing out on one of the highlights of their careers.
Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, will have no such dilemma about striker Erling Haaland for his side’s home game against Brentford. The Norwegian won’t be going to Qatar, but has recovered from his foot injury and will lead the City attack.
Southgate...
- 11/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 30 (Ians) Graham Potter suffered an unhappy return as he led his Chelsea side to Brighton, just seven weeks after swapping the south-coast club for south-west London.
Brighton won 4-1 to claim their first win under Potter’s replacement, Roberto De Zerbi, with two own goals not helping Chelsea’s cause.
Leandro Trossard fired Brighton in front in the fifth minute before first Ruben Loftus-Cheek and then Trevoh Chalobah turned crosses into their own net to make it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Kai Havertz gave Chelsea hope with a 48th minute shot, but Brighton defended well and Pascal Gross scored Brighton’s fourth goal in second half injury time.
Kevin de Bruyne scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City won 1-0 away to Leicester City to go top of the table ahead of Arsenal’s game on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s side were without Erling Haaland with a foot injury,...
Brighton won 4-1 to claim their first win under Potter’s replacement, Roberto De Zerbi, with two own goals not helping Chelsea’s cause.
Leandro Trossard fired Brighton in front in the fifth minute before first Ruben Loftus-Cheek and then Trevoh Chalobah turned crosses into their own net to make it 3-0 before halftime, reports Xinhua.
Kai Havertz gave Chelsea hope with a 48th minute shot, but Brighton defended well and Pascal Gross scored Brighton’s fourth goal in second half injury time.
Kevin de Bruyne scored the only goal of the game as Manchester City won 1-0 away to Leicester City to go top of the table ahead of Arsenal’s game on Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s side were without Erling Haaland with a foot injury,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 28 (Ians) Defending champions Manchester City visit an improving Leicester City, while Arsenal take on Nottingham Forrest, and new Aston Villa coach Unai Emery could reflect on what might have been when his new club visits Newcastle in the Premier League this weekend.
Consecutive wins have eased the pressure on Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers, but his side now faces a difficult home game against second-placed Manchester City in the first match of the weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side could be without goal-machine Erling Haaland, who was substituted at halftime in midweek with a foot injury and his absence could help Leicester continue to improve their defensive record.
Chelsea coach Graham Potter returns to face Brighton seven weeks after leaving them to move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have improved since his arrival, while Potter’s replacement, Roberto De Zerbi has yet to win a game, with just two points...
Consecutive wins have eased the pressure on Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers, but his side now faces a difficult home game against second-placed Manchester City in the first match of the weekend.
Pep Guardiola’s side could be without goal-machine Erling Haaland, who was substituted at halftime in midweek with a foot injury and his absence could help Leicester continue to improve their defensive record.
Chelsea coach Graham Potter returns to face Brighton seven weeks after leaving them to move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have improved since his arrival, while Potter’s replacement, Roberto De Zerbi has yet to win a game, with just two points...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London, Oct 24 (Ians) Tottenham manager Antonio Conte revealed on Sunday that the team could remain without four key players for the UEFA Champions League Group D match against Sporting Lisbon, scheduled to be played at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon on Wednesday.
Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have missed Sunday’s 2-1 home loss to Newcastle after they joined Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison on the injury list.
“At this moment, we are struggling because we have injuries, players are recovering from injuries like Oliver Skipp, today, he played and his last game was in January, his performance was good. Also, Lucas Moura is recovering from an injury in his tendon, and you have to give time and go step by step to bring him back to the best physical condition,” Conte told Tottenham’s official website.
“Then, we have Richarlison, Kulusevski, Hojbjerg and Romero to check. After the game against United,...
Cristian Romero and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have missed Sunday’s 2-1 home loss to Newcastle after they joined Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison on the injury list.
“At this moment, we are struggling because we have injuries, players are recovering from injuries like Oliver Skipp, today, he played and his last game was in January, his performance was good. Also, Lucas Moura is recovering from an injury in his tendon, and you have to give time and go step by step to bring him back to the best physical condition,” Conte told Tottenham’s official website.
“Then, we have Richarlison, Kulusevski, Hojbjerg and Romero to check. After the game against United,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
With less than a week to go before the 17/18 season starts, it’s hard to see the Premier League trophy ending up anywhere other than back up north. Though as a born and bred southerner, anything past the Watford Gap service station I classify as north. Which gives me a good chance of being right, as half of the clubs in the Premier League reside up north. So perhaps I should be more specific. In my opinion; the title will be heading to Manchester, now whether that be the blue half or the red, that’s harder to say.
With Manchester City having already spent over £200 million and Manchester United a close second, spending around £160 million, they lead the way in the transfer market this summer. They’ve sent out a clear message to the other title contenders, with only the Champions, Chelsea trying to keep up. Of course the...
With Manchester City having already spent over £200 million and Manchester United a close second, spending around £160 million, they lead the way in the transfer market this summer. They’ve sent out a clear message to the other title contenders, with only the Champions, Chelsea trying to keep up. Of course the...
- 8/5/2017
- by Kieran Edwards
- The Cultural Post
In the mid 90s foreign players flocked to the English Premier League like Brits to sunny Benidorm. With them they brought style, skill, flair, character, and extravagant simulation; aka diving.
In the first Premier League season (1992/93) there were only 11 foreign players named in the starting line-ups for the first set of fixtures. Since then over 2,000 foreign players have graced the Premier League. So it’s no coincidence that the amount of simulation has increased as the years have gone on. I mean Jurgen Klinsmann would openly celebrate by showing the world he was a cheater when he scored a goal. It’s sadly now just become part of the beautiful game. You could even go as far as saying that the creators of Football Manager 2018 should put ‘diving ability’ as an attribute on player’s profiles.
I know that it’s not only foreign imports who try to con the referee with their acrobatics, of course some British players fall into that category too. But watching back matches from the 70s and 80s, such as the Chelsea vs Leeds Fa Cup final in 1970 and the Liverpool vs Everton matches in the 80s, its clear that diving wasn’t a problem within the game. In fact most challenges in those era’s would now warrant an 8 match ban. Back then the game was known as a contact sport, so when tackles flew in, players accepted that it was part of the game. Players gave as good as they got. It was as important to have a player in your team who didn’t mind getting stuck in, as much as a goal scorer. Maybe that’s part of the problem. As the years have rolled by football has slowly become a non-contact sport. So as soon as players feel contact, however little, they will go down. To the point that certain players go down when their not even touched. You can’t get more non contact than that.
So next season the Fa have decided to clamp down on diving once and for all. The good old Fa. If I know the Fa like I think I do, then I’m sure they’ll make this aspect of the game even more of a problem. Which in the end will just highlight the fact it’s impossible to stamp diving out of the game. The fact they said and I quote, ‘we are trying to prevent “Robert Snodgrass situations”’, proves my point. Do they understand that “a Robert Snodgrass situation” already has a term, it’s called ‘simulation’. Are we meant to use that term now? Are pundit’s supposed to say, “oh he’ s done a Robert Snodgrass.” The Fa are apparently “formulating a process” that they hope will reverse the trend of more simulation in the English game. Oh great. I can’t wait to see what mess they make of this.
I have to agree with Sam Allardyce, the idea of a retrospective ban is ‘utter rubbish’. He goes on to make a valid point about what happens if the referees make a wrong decision, and how are the Fa supposed to reverse those mistakes. It’s impossible to fix by just saying that they will be handing out a two game retrospective ban for those who try to cheat their way to a positive result. The problem is that 99% of football players will try to win at all costs, even if it involves trying to con the referee into making the wrong decision.
Jurgen Klinsmann played up to his reputation as a diver when celebrating a goal.
It happens at all levels, be it in the Premier League or on a Saturday playing for Chalfont St Peter against Uxbridge in the Evo-stik League Southern Division One Central. Let’s take Victor Moses in the Fa Cup final. If the referee had been tricked into thinking he had been fouled, and Chelsea went on to score the penalty to win the game, do you think Antonio Conte would have cared if his player had cheated his way to victory? I mean I’m glad the referee wasn’t conned by Moses’ attempts to win a penalty as I don’t think it’s right. But that’s not to say I don’t think it’s wrong to try and attempt to do it. He was sent off, and that was the price he had to pay to attempt to win his team a penalty.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino described Dele Alli as “a little bit naughty” after winning a penalty against Swansea. But he doesn’t care. His team won, and the three points are all that matters. I guarantee managers prefer 3 points in whatever manner. The prospect of losing a player for two games with this new banning system out weighs playing fairly, and drawing the game.
The retrospective ban will not stamp out diving in football. There’s too much at stake during those 90 minutes. You’re telling me you wouldn’t want your player to dive to win a penalty if it meant you would win the league, or finish in the top four, or even avoid relegation? Some of these dives would make the club tens of millions of pounds. And I’ll tell you something that you probably already know, but if a player had the opportunity to go down to win a penalty and decided not to as it was deemed as simulation, the manager and players would definitely voice their opinion on the matter after the game. They would not be giving that player a pat on the back, and saying well done for playing fairly. I’ve been in changing rooms after football matches where managers have lost it at players who chose to stay on their feet, when actually they could have gone down and won a penalty. Players are somewhat told to cheat, in order to win the game at all costs.
But here’s the main problem with the new retrospective diving bans . ‘Only incidents that result in a player winning a penalty or lead to an opponent being sent off – through either a direct red card or two yellow cards – will be punished.’ Are you kidding me? So unless the dive results in a penalty or a red card, there will be no retrospective action? So let me throw out a couple of scenarios that mean it’s deemed acceptable to cheat and get away with it.
1. A player dives just outside the box, the referee deems it to be a foul and awards a free kick in the 92nd minute. That teams set piece taker then executes a perfect free kick and scores. The team then win the game from the resulting free kick they won through cheating.
The Fa will not be handing out a retrospective ban.
2. A player dives, the referee deems it to be a foul, and books the opposing defender. In the second half the player on a booking has to make an important tackle that he times wrong, and is shown another yellow card resulting in the team having to play with ten men.
The Fa will not be handing out a retrospective ban for the player who dived for the first yellow card incident.
Already its a mess! Sadly there is only one way to try and stop simulation. It seems Allardyce must have read my last article. I know he’s a big fan. He says, “bring technology in, let us look at it on the day and then bring a sin bin in so we can put him in that for 10 minutes and then put him back on.” He’s right. The retrospective ban will be confusing and hard to implement, as the smallest touch can prove they haven’t dived but it still wasn’t enough contact to go down. It’s impossible to call most simulation attempts 100% correctly. The only retrospective bans they can give is if there is no contact at all, but that is still tough to clamp down on because of the speed of the game. If a player believes a challenge is coming they may try to prevent the foul and possible injury by jumping out of the tackle. In the act of avoiding the tackle they may lose their balance, but it doesn’t mean they have attempted to dive. It’s clear when a player dives, and referees are there to spot these moments.
Victor Moses was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving in the 2017 Fa Cup Final.
Ultimately bringing in retrospective banning won’t mean it will stamp diving out of the game. Because this new law won’t actually effect the game in real time. A team that loses because of an opposing player diving don’t care if that player is then banned for the next two games as it doesn’t change the most important thing. The result. And what if that team are then playing their rivals in the next game and are unable to play there best player? That means the team who lost the game through an opposing player diving gets punished again. Not only that. If a player gets sent off due to an opposing player diving, that team still has to play a Premier League game with ten men for a period of the match. They are then punished for an opposing player cheating. After the final whistle is blown that team won’t care about retrospective action. The game has finished and the result stands.
The retrospective ban will not work fairly, and that’s the whole point of trying to solve diving within the game. Like me and Big Sam said, the only way is to find a solution is by using video technology during the actual game. That would definitely make players think twice about attempting to fool the referee into making a wrong decision. The idea of a sin bin could also work, like in Rugby. If a player is shown to have dived without any contact, the referee would place that player into a 10 minute sin bin. Players and fans will soon become fed up of playing with 10 men for long periods of the game. Chelsea fans quickly grew tired of Didier Drogba‘s embarrassing attempts to throw himself to the ground, and began to boo him when he kept trying to win cheap free kicks through simulation. It wasn’t long that he realised his own fans were against him. Of course he still went down far too easily at some points but at least the fans tried their best to change his ways. Maybe it’s up to certain players own fans to make them aware of their unacceptable antics.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes diving will be eradicated in six months if the bans are introduced, but I really can’t see that happening. It’s like how the Fa tried to cut out the verbal abuse referees receive from players, and look how that turned out. But what I can’t seem to get my head around is why haven’t the Fa been giving retrospective bans in the first place. I thought retrospective bans were given when referees had missed something off the ball, or had got something wrong. Then they would look back at the incident and decisions were corrected. So players diving surely falls under that category. They’ve been doing it for off the ball incidents so why have they not tried to implement this sooner. At the end of the day diving is cheating. so why let it go on for so long?
I do believe players should be punished for diving and trying to influence the result through cheating, but unfortunately it won’t stop players attempting it. Without doubt, clubs would take 3 points over a two game ban all day long. Isn’t that the reason why top Premier League clubs have such big expensive squads?...
In the first Premier League season (1992/93) there were only 11 foreign players named in the starting line-ups for the first set of fixtures. Since then over 2,000 foreign players have graced the Premier League. So it’s no coincidence that the amount of simulation has increased as the years have gone on. I mean Jurgen Klinsmann would openly celebrate by showing the world he was a cheater when he scored a goal. It’s sadly now just become part of the beautiful game. You could even go as far as saying that the creators of Football Manager 2018 should put ‘diving ability’ as an attribute on player’s profiles.
I know that it’s not only foreign imports who try to con the referee with their acrobatics, of course some British players fall into that category too. But watching back matches from the 70s and 80s, such as the Chelsea vs Leeds Fa Cup final in 1970 and the Liverpool vs Everton matches in the 80s, its clear that diving wasn’t a problem within the game. In fact most challenges in those era’s would now warrant an 8 match ban. Back then the game was known as a contact sport, so when tackles flew in, players accepted that it was part of the game. Players gave as good as they got. It was as important to have a player in your team who didn’t mind getting stuck in, as much as a goal scorer. Maybe that’s part of the problem. As the years have rolled by football has slowly become a non-contact sport. So as soon as players feel contact, however little, they will go down. To the point that certain players go down when their not even touched. You can’t get more non contact than that.
So next season the Fa have decided to clamp down on diving once and for all. The good old Fa. If I know the Fa like I think I do, then I’m sure they’ll make this aspect of the game even more of a problem. Which in the end will just highlight the fact it’s impossible to stamp diving out of the game. The fact they said and I quote, ‘we are trying to prevent “Robert Snodgrass situations”’, proves my point. Do they understand that “a Robert Snodgrass situation” already has a term, it’s called ‘simulation’. Are we meant to use that term now? Are pundit’s supposed to say, “oh he’ s done a Robert Snodgrass.” The Fa are apparently “formulating a process” that they hope will reverse the trend of more simulation in the English game. Oh great. I can’t wait to see what mess they make of this.
I have to agree with Sam Allardyce, the idea of a retrospective ban is ‘utter rubbish’. He goes on to make a valid point about what happens if the referees make a wrong decision, and how are the Fa supposed to reverse those mistakes. It’s impossible to fix by just saying that they will be handing out a two game retrospective ban for those who try to cheat their way to a positive result. The problem is that 99% of football players will try to win at all costs, even if it involves trying to con the referee into making the wrong decision.
Jurgen Klinsmann played up to his reputation as a diver when celebrating a goal.
It happens at all levels, be it in the Premier League or on a Saturday playing for Chalfont St Peter against Uxbridge in the Evo-stik League Southern Division One Central. Let’s take Victor Moses in the Fa Cup final. If the referee had been tricked into thinking he had been fouled, and Chelsea went on to score the penalty to win the game, do you think Antonio Conte would have cared if his player had cheated his way to victory? I mean I’m glad the referee wasn’t conned by Moses’ attempts to win a penalty as I don’t think it’s right. But that’s not to say I don’t think it’s wrong to try and attempt to do it. He was sent off, and that was the price he had to pay to attempt to win his team a penalty.
Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino described Dele Alli as “a little bit naughty” after winning a penalty against Swansea. But he doesn’t care. His team won, and the three points are all that matters. I guarantee managers prefer 3 points in whatever manner. The prospect of losing a player for two games with this new banning system out weighs playing fairly, and drawing the game.
The retrospective ban will not stamp out diving in football. There’s too much at stake during those 90 minutes. You’re telling me you wouldn’t want your player to dive to win a penalty if it meant you would win the league, or finish in the top four, or even avoid relegation? Some of these dives would make the club tens of millions of pounds. And I’ll tell you something that you probably already know, but if a player had the opportunity to go down to win a penalty and decided not to as it was deemed as simulation, the manager and players would definitely voice their opinion on the matter after the game. They would not be giving that player a pat on the back, and saying well done for playing fairly. I’ve been in changing rooms after football matches where managers have lost it at players who chose to stay on their feet, when actually they could have gone down and won a penalty. Players are somewhat told to cheat, in order to win the game at all costs.
But here’s the main problem with the new retrospective diving bans . ‘Only incidents that result in a player winning a penalty or lead to an opponent being sent off – through either a direct red card or two yellow cards – will be punished.’ Are you kidding me? So unless the dive results in a penalty or a red card, there will be no retrospective action? So let me throw out a couple of scenarios that mean it’s deemed acceptable to cheat and get away with it.
1. A player dives just outside the box, the referee deems it to be a foul and awards a free kick in the 92nd minute. That teams set piece taker then executes a perfect free kick and scores. The team then win the game from the resulting free kick they won through cheating.
The Fa will not be handing out a retrospective ban.
2. A player dives, the referee deems it to be a foul, and books the opposing defender. In the second half the player on a booking has to make an important tackle that he times wrong, and is shown another yellow card resulting in the team having to play with ten men.
The Fa will not be handing out a retrospective ban for the player who dived for the first yellow card incident.
Already its a mess! Sadly there is only one way to try and stop simulation. It seems Allardyce must have read my last article. I know he’s a big fan. He says, “bring technology in, let us look at it on the day and then bring a sin bin in so we can put him in that for 10 minutes and then put him back on.” He’s right. The retrospective ban will be confusing and hard to implement, as the smallest touch can prove they haven’t dived but it still wasn’t enough contact to go down. It’s impossible to call most simulation attempts 100% correctly. The only retrospective bans they can give is if there is no contact at all, but that is still tough to clamp down on because of the speed of the game. If a player believes a challenge is coming they may try to prevent the foul and possible injury by jumping out of the tackle. In the act of avoiding the tackle they may lose their balance, but it doesn’t mean they have attempted to dive. It’s clear when a player dives, and referees are there to spot these moments.
Victor Moses was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving in the 2017 Fa Cup Final.
Ultimately bringing in retrospective banning won’t mean it will stamp diving out of the game. Because this new law won’t actually effect the game in real time. A team that loses because of an opposing player diving don’t care if that player is then banned for the next two games as it doesn’t change the most important thing. The result. And what if that team are then playing their rivals in the next game and are unable to play there best player? That means the team who lost the game through an opposing player diving gets punished again. Not only that. If a player gets sent off due to an opposing player diving, that team still has to play a Premier League game with ten men for a period of the match. They are then punished for an opposing player cheating. After the final whistle is blown that team won’t care about retrospective action. The game has finished and the result stands.
The retrospective ban will not work fairly, and that’s the whole point of trying to solve diving within the game. Like me and Big Sam said, the only way is to find a solution is by using video technology during the actual game. That would definitely make players think twice about attempting to fool the referee into making a wrong decision. The idea of a sin bin could also work, like in Rugby. If a player is shown to have dived without any contact, the referee would place that player into a 10 minute sin bin. Players and fans will soon become fed up of playing with 10 men for long periods of the game. Chelsea fans quickly grew tired of Didier Drogba‘s embarrassing attempts to throw himself to the ground, and began to boo him when he kept trying to win cheap free kicks through simulation. It wasn’t long that he realised his own fans were against him. Of course he still went down far too easily at some points but at least the fans tried their best to change his ways. Maybe it’s up to certain players own fans to make them aware of their unacceptable antics.
Burnley manager Sean Dyche believes diving will be eradicated in six months if the bans are introduced, but I really can’t see that happening. It’s like how the Fa tried to cut out the verbal abuse referees receive from players, and look how that turned out. But what I can’t seem to get my head around is why haven’t the Fa been giving retrospective bans in the first place. I thought retrospective bans were given when referees had missed something off the ball, or had got something wrong. Then they would look back at the incident and decisions were corrected. So players diving surely falls under that category. They’ve been doing it for off the ball incidents so why have they not tried to implement this sooner. At the end of the day diving is cheating. so why let it go on for so long?
I do believe players should be punished for diving and trying to influence the result through cheating, but unfortunately it won’t stop players attempting it. Without doubt, clubs would take 3 points over a two game ban all day long. Isn’t that the reason why top Premier League clubs have such big expensive squads?...
- 6/16/2017
- by kieranedwards
- The Cultural Post
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Despite yesterday’s news that Louis Van Gaal was calling off his move for Arturo Vidal over a difference of opinion on Juventus’ £32m valuation of the Chile midfielder, news has landed today that the Manchester club have been handed a boost in their continued efforts to sign him following the resignation of Bianconeri boss Antonio Conte.
Conte has terminated his contract with the Italian champions after three years, and made the announcement on the club’s official website:
“I have decided to terminate my contract with Juventus. I have matured with time and my feelings led me to make this choice. It may be more difficult to keep winning with Juventus.
“An enormous thank you for what you have given to me as a player and as a coach. I have always been close to you. I want to say that the journey...
Despite yesterday’s news that Louis Van Gaal was calling off his move for Arturo Vidal over a difference of opinion on Juventus’ £32m valuation of the Chile midfielder, news has landed today that the Manchester club have been handed a boost in their continued efforts to sign him following the resignation of Bianconeri boss Antonio Conte.
Conte has terminated his contract with the Italian champions after three years, and made the announcement on the club’s official website:
“I have decided to terminate my contract with Juventus. I have matured with time and my feelings led me to make this choice. It may be more difficult to keep winning with Juventus.
“An enormous thank you for what you have given to me as a player and as a coach. I have always been close to you. I want to say that the journey...
- 7/16/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
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Paul Pogba could be in line to make a sensational return to Manchester United 18 months after leaving the club, according to the Express.
Pogba quit United for Juventus for a nominal fee over a year ago and has become a major star in Serie A.
But the 20-year-old has recently become unsettled in Italy, and would reportedly be open to a move back to the Premier League – news which has put Red Devils boss David Moyes on high alert.
While monitoring his midfield teammate at Juve, Arturo Vidal, United scouts have been hugely impressed by Pogba’s enduring influence in Italy’s top tier.
A move to bring the starlet back to Old Trafford would however mean a swallowing of pride for United officials, who watched on helplessly as the youngster walked out almost two seasons ago.
Pogba made only three appearances for the Red Devils before Juve...
Paul Pogba could be in line to make a sensational return to Manchester United 18 months after leaving the club, according to the Express.
Pogba quit United for Juventus for a nominal fee over a year ago and has become a major star in Serie A.
But the 20-year-old has recently become unsettled in Italy, and would reportedly be open to a move back to the Premier League – news which has put Red Devils boss David Moyes on high alert.
While monitoring his midfield teammate at Juve, Arturo Vidal, United scouts have been hugely impressed by Pogba’s enduring influence in Italy’s top tier.
A move to bring the starlet back to Old Trafford would however mean a swallowing of pride for United officials, who watched on helplessly as the youngster walked out almost two seasons ago.
Pogba made only three appearances for the Red Devils before Juve...
- 1/13/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester City want to swap injury-plagued forward Stevan Jovetic for former Manchester United and Juventus player Paul Pogba.
The Daily Star Sunday revealed that the Serie A champions made an approach to take Montenegro international Jovetic, 24, on loan earlier this month, but it was rejected.
Juve tried to sign Jovetic from Fiorentina last summer, but lost out to City. Since arriving at the Eithad for a reported £22 million, he has struggled with calf, groin and hamstring problems. This has restricted Jovetic to just five appearances.
City manager Manuel Pellegrini is understood to be interested in rising French star Pogba, 20, who quit neighbours United for Turin 18 months ago. Two Italian titles under Antonio Conte later, he is rated around £30 million.
Pogba won the Golden Boy award in 2013 given to the best young player in Europe. He has drawn comparisons with former City and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira, who currently...
Manchester City want to swap injury-plagued forward Stevan Jovetic for former Manchester United and Juventus player Paul Pogba.
The Daily Star Sunday revealed that the Serie A champions made an approach to take Montenegro international Jovetic, 24, on loan earlier this month, but it was rejected.
Juve tried to sign Jovetic from Fiorentina last summer, but lost out to City. Since arriving at the Eithad for a reported £22 million, he has struggled with calf, groin and hamstring problems. This has restricted Jovetic to just five appearances.
City manager Manuel Pellegrini is understood to be interested in rising French star Pogba, 20, who quit neighbours United for Turin 18 months ago. Two Italian titles under Antonio Conte later, he is rated around £30 million.
Pogba won the Golden Boy award in 2013 given to the best young player in Europe. He has drawn comparisons with former City and Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira, who currently...
- 1/12/2014
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
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Juventus have renewed their interest in Manchester United winger Nani, according to the Express.
The Italian giants, along with free-spending French side Monaco, went in for the 27-year-old over the summer, though a move failed to come to fruition.
Since then, Nani has signed a new, five-year-contract at United, while it today emerged the Portuguese flier will be out “for a few weeks” with a hamstring injury.
Yet it appears as though Juve are undeterred, and are prepared to rekindle their interest in January, according to reports on the continent.
Italian tabloid Tuttosport claims Antonio Conte is a big fan of Nani, and believes the ex-Lisbon man could compliment his side’s style of play.
United boss David Moyes is understood to be contemplating a massive clear-out in January, with Nani and fellow winger Antonio Valencia among those tipped to exit the club.
Moyes wants to make way for new recruits,...
Juventus have renewed their interest in Manchester United winger Nani, according to the Express.
The Italian giants, along with free-spending French side Monaco, went in for the 27-year-old over the summer, though a move failed to come to fruition.
Since then, Nani has signed a new, five-year-contract at United, while it today emerged the Portuguese flier will be out “for a few weeks” with a hamstring injury.
Yet it appears as though Juve are undeterred, and are prepared to rekindle their interest in January, according to reports on the continent.
Italian tabloid Tuttosport claims Antonio Conte is a big fan of Nani, and believes the ex-Lisbon man could compliment his side’s style of play.
United boss David Moyes is understood to be contemplating a massive clear-out in January, with Nani and fellow winger Antonio Valencia among those tipped to exit the club.
Moyes wants to make way for new recruits,...
- 12/21/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Newcastle United will move for Reading stopper Alex McCarthy if current number one Tim Krul joins Juventus in January or over the summer.
The Daily Star has linked Dutch goalie Krul, 25, with a £20 million move to the Serie A giants as Antonio Conte turns his attention to finding a successor for Gianluigi Buffon in Turin.
Krul is under contract at St James’ Park until 2016 and recently won plaudits for a string of outstanding saves as the Toon beat Tottenham Hotpsur 1-0 at White Hart Lane.
Magpies manager Alan Pardew thus has a contingency plan if he is sold and is set to bid for 23-year-old McCarthy. Since the Royals were relegated from the Premier League last term he has been first choice under Nigel Adkins.
Reading remain in the mix for an immediate return to the top flight as they sit eighth – two places and just a...
Newcastle United will move for Reading stopper Alex McCarthy if current number one Tim Krul joins Juventus in January or over the summer.
The Daily Star has linked Dutch goalie Krul, 25, with a £20 million move to the Serie A giants as Antonio Conte turns his attention to finding a successor for Gianluigi Buffon in Turin.
Krul is under contract at St James’ Park until 2016 and recently won plaudits for a string of outstanding saves as the Toon beat Tottenham Hotpsur 1-0 at White Hart Lane.
Magpies manager Alan Pardew thus has a contingency plan if he is sold and is set to bid for 23-year-old McCarthy. Since the Royals were relegated from the Premier League last term he has been first choice under Nigel Adkins.
Reading remain in the mix for an immediate return to the top flight as they sit eighth – two places and just a...
- 11/25/2013
- by Jamie Clark
- Obsessed with Film
Tottenham Hotspur are lining up an audacious bid for Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo, according to the Daily Mail.
Spurs have been alerted to growing uncertainty over the Italy veteran’s future at Juve and believe he could be tempted by one final career move to test himself in England or Spain.
The north London club have even followed up their interest by exploring the possibility of landing the legendary 34-year-old on a free contract at the end of the season.
These claims are backed up by former Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli.
A studio guest for Juventus’s 3-2 win over AC Milan, Vialli was asked for a comment on Pirlo’s contract stand-off with the Serie A champions.
He replied:
“I heard the rumours from London that there are contacts between Pirlo and Tottenham for next season.”
Viali did not expand on this brief statement, though is well placed to...
Spurs have been alerted to growing uncertainty over the Italy veteran’s future at Juve and believe he could be tempted by one final career move to test himself in England or Spain.
The north London club have even followed up their interest by exploring the possibility of landing the legendary 34-year-old on a free contract at the end of the season.
These claims are backed up by former Chelsea manager Gianluca Vialli.
A studio guest for Juventus’s 3-2 win over AC Milan, Vialli was asked for a comment on Pirlo’s contract stand-off with the Serie A champions.
He replied:
“I heard the rumours from London that there are contacts between Pirlo and Tottenham for next season.”
Viali did not expand on this brief statement, though is well placed to...
- 10/8/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
The Champions League is only days away and the question that is popping up, whether you’re watching TV or chatting at work or even sitting around at school is this… Who will be crowned the Champions of Europe this season?
The elite competition plays host to some of the biggest names the world has to offer, some of the biggest clubs and if course the money involved is unbelievable.
In this article I will consider five teams that I think will be challenging for the Champions League. Who is the dark horse, who are the favorites?
5. Juventus
Juventus have had two fantastic seasons. In the 2012/13 season Juventus went unbeaten. This past season again, saw them win the Serie A. Manager Antonio Conte has worked wonders with the Italian side since taking over in 2011, they play attractive football and have some massive names playing for the club.
Obviously the Champions...
The elite competition plays host to some of the biggest names the world has to offer, some of the biggest clubs and if course the money involved is unbelievable.
In this article I will consider five teams that I think will be challenging for the Champions League. Who is the dark horse, who are the favorites?
5. Juventus
Juventus have had two fantastic seasons. In the 2012/13 season Juventus went unbeaten. This past season again, saw them win the Serie A. Manager Antonio Conte has worked wonders with the Italian side since taking over in 2011, they play attractive football and have some massive names playing for the club.
Obviously the Champions...
- 9/16/2013
- by Regan Williamson
- Obsessed with Film
Emanuele Giaccherini is forcing through his move to Sunderland, according to Sky Sports.
The Italian winger has been used as a mere squad player for Juventus in the past season and the player wishes to move to the Stadium of Light to help retain his place in the Italy squad ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
The Juventus CEO, Giuseppe Marotta, has said in a recent press conference,
“In Giaccherini’s transfer to Sunderland, the will of the player had priority over the club’s.
“Emanuele evaluated, not only the economic aspects but also the standing he will have at Sunderland, and it was a challenge he decided to accept. We have gone along with his wishes.
The 28-year-old only made 17 appearances for the Serie A champions last season and it has now been confirmed that the player will make the move to Wearside after the Turin club, reluctantly,...
The Italian winger has been used as a mere squad player for Juventus in the past season and the player wishes to move to the Stadium of Light to help retain his place in the Italy squad ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
The Juventus CEO, Giuseppe Marotta, has said in a recent press conference,
“In Giaccherini’s transfer to Sunderland, the will of the player had priority over the club’s.
“Emanuele evaluated, not only the economic aspects but also the standing he will have at Sunderland, and it was a challenge he decided to accept. We have gone along with his wishes.
The 28-year-old only made 17 appearances for the Serie A champions last season and it has now been confirmed that the player will make the move to Wearside after the Turin club, reluctantly,...
- 7/14/2013
- by Liam Carson
- Obsessed with Film
Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic has dealt Arsenal a hammer blow be ruling out a move to the Emirates this summer and insisting he will be joining Juventus instead, according to the Metro.
The Montenegrin international had been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer after boss Arsene Wenger made him his top transfer target, and the Frenchman, who has a reported £70 million to spend, was prepared to lodge a £25 million offer.
But he will have to look elsewhere as Jovetic has announced he’d rather play for Juventus instead.
The 23-year old said:
“I gave my all to Fiorentina, but [coach] Antonio Conte could help me grow at Juventus.
“I have been at Fiorentina since 2008 for five very intense seasons. I feel I have given my all – and I have nothing left to give here.
“Juve have been after me for a year, and they say they want me...
The Montenegrin international had been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer after boss Arsene Wenger made him his top transfer target, and the Frenchman, who has a reported £70 million to spend, was prepared to lodge a £25 million offer.
But he will have to look elsewhere as Jovetic has announced he’d rather play for Juventus instead.
The 23-year old said:
“I gave my all to Fiorentina, but [coach] Antonio Conte could help me grow at Juventus.
“I have been at Fiorentina since 2008 for five very intense seasons. I feel I have given my all – and I have nothing left to give here.
“Juve have been after me for a year, and they say they want me...
- 6/10/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Juventus Stadium Date: Wednesday, 10th April K/o: 7:45 GMT Match Preview
German champions Bayern Munich will be the favourites to progress to their third Champions League semi-final in four years after taking control of the first leg at the Allianz Arena, deservedly prevailing 2-0 winners.
Their win over Juve however ended the Old Lady’s 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition and Antonio Conte’s side should not be underestimated. Influential Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has seen greater come-backs than the reversal of a two goal deficit – he played for AC Milan back when Liverpool famously came back from 3-0 down in 2005 and looked on aghast as Rafael Benitez’ side lifted that season’s Champions League trophy.
But Juventus will have to get off to a lightning start if they are to have any hopes of reaching the semi-finals. A goal as quick as the one David Alaba...
German champions Bayern Munich will be the favourites to progress to their third Champions League semi-final in four years after taking control of the first leg at the Allianz Arena, deservedly prevailing 2-0 winners.
Their win over Juve however ended the Old Lady’s 18-match unbeaten run in Uefa competition and Antonio Conte’s side should not be underestimated. Influential Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo has seen greater come-backs than the reversal of a two goal deficit – he played for AC Milan back when Liverpool famously came back from 3-0 down in 2005 and looked on aghast as Rafael Benitez’ side lifted that season’s Champions League trophy.
But Juventus will have to get off to a lightning start if they are to have any hopes of reaching the semi-finals. A goal as quick as the one David Alaba...
- 4/10/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Venue: Celtic Park Date: Tuesday, 12th February K/o: 19:45 Team News
Celtic have major doubts over Georgios Samaras and Efe Ambrose ahead of this last-16 Champions League encounter against Juventus.
Striker Samaras is struggling with a hamstring injury whilst Ambrose featured in the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Burkina Faso on Sunday and has only just this morning arrived back in Glasgow.
Left-back Emilio Izaguirre has recovered from his knee injury, however, and winger James Forrest is fit again after a hamstring problem.
Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah, who also featured in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ghana, is also a slight doubt.
Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka could play after joining the Italians on-loan from Shanghai Shenhua.
Match Preview
From the agonising last-gasp defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou in October, to the dizzying heights of defeating the Spanish Giants at Celtic Park a month later,...
Celtic have major doubts over Georgios Samaras and Efe Ambrose ahead of this last-16 Champions League encounter against Juventus.
Striker Samaras is struggling with a hamstring injury whilst Ambrose featured in the Final of the Africa Cup of Nations against Burkina Faso on Sunday and has only just this morning arrived back in Glasgow.
Left-back Emilio Izaguirre has recovered from his knee injury, however, and winger James Forrest is fit again after a hamstring problem.
Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah, who also featured in the Africa Cup of Nations for Ghana, is also a slight doubt.
Former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka could play after joining the Italians on-loan from Shanghai Shenhua.
Match Preview
From the agonising last-gasp defeat to Barcelona at Camp Nou in October, to the dizzying heights of defeating the Spanish Giants at Celtic Park a month later,...
- 2/12/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Celtic were handed with a difficult draw in Nyon today, as they were paired with Italian giants Juventus. Many fans had felt this was the clubs’ best ever chance to make it to the Last 8 of the UEFA Champions League for the first time. And a tie against Malaga, Schalke or even Psg would have been seen as an excellent opportunity to do that. Being paired with the Serie A champions will certainly put a dent in many fans’ ambitions as they are possibly the toughest team Celtic could have drawn. However, there is no reason for Celtic to fear Juventus despite the Italians being favourites.
Celtic have shown this season that they can match some of the best sides in Europe when they beat Barcelona at home and also trumped last-season’s quarter-finalists Benfica as well as wealthy Spartak Moscow. The Parkhead side have also beaten Juventus at home in the past.
Celtic have shown this season that they can match some of the best sides in Europe when they beat Barcelona at home and also trumped last-season’s quarter-finalists Benfica as well as wealthy Spartak Moscow. The Parkhead side have also beaten Juventus at home in the past.
- 12/20/2012
- by Adam Henderson
- Obsessed with Film
Roberto Di Matteo’s side begin the defence of their Champions League crown when they welcome Juventus to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.
Chelsea have started the Premier League campaign impressively, with Saturday’s goalless draw at Loftus Road the only match they have dropped points in. Eden Hazard has settled quickly into the team, Fernando Torres is in amongst the goals, and only Arsenal have conceded less.
However, a John Terry-less Chelsea side were ripped apart by Atletico Madrid in the Super Cup and Di Matteo will know the Old Lady from Turin will not be an easy opponent.
Thankfully John Terry looks to have shaken off a knee injury he picked up against Qpr and Juan Mata should return to the squad. Victor Moses should be on the bench again, despite his impressive cameo in the derby.
Juventus have won all three of their games in Serie A,...
Chelsea have started the Premier League campaign impressively, with Saturday’s goalless draw at Loftus Road the only match they have dropped points in. Eden Hazard has settled quickly into the team, Fernando Torres is in amongst the goals, and only Arsenal have conceded less.
However, a John Terry-less Chelsea side were ripped apart by Atletico Madrid in the Super Cup and Di Matteo will know the Old Lady from Turin will not be an easy opponent.
Thankfully John Terry looks to have shaken off a knee injury he picked up against Qpr and Juan Mata should return to the squad. Victor Moses should be on the bench again, despite his impressive cameo in the derby.
Juventus have won all three of their games in Serie A,...
- 9/19/2012
- by Alan Frost
- Obsessed with Film
With Premier League Champions Manchester City seemingly dropping out of the race to sign want-away Arsenal Captain Robin van Persie, and Juventus enveloped in a miasma of uncertainty regarding manager Antonio Conte, it seems the Dutch maestro is left with just the two options.
Remain at Arsenal, or join Manchester United.
Taking all that has come before into careful consideration, it would seem highly likely that he will choose the latter option.
He has already quite plainly refused to sign a contract extension at the Emirates, and in spite of Arsenal improving the squad with the purchases of Lucas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, it seems that will not be enough to convince last seasons Premier League Golden Boot winner to stay as he seeks success in the Champions League, a competition of which Arsenal haven’t reached the final of in 6 years now.
In fact, it’s been 7 Years, 2 Months...
Remain at Arsenal, or join Manchester United.
Taking all that has come before into careful consideration, it would seem highly likely that he will choose the latter option.
He has already quite plainly refused to sign a contract extension at the Emirates, and in spite of Arsenal improving the squad with the purchases of Lucas Podolski and Olivier Giroud, it seems that will not be enough to convince last seasons Premier League Golden Boot winner to stay as he seeks success in the Champions League, a competition of which Arsenal haven’t reached the final of in 6 years now.
In fact, it’s been 7 Years, 2 Months...
- 8/6/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Italian Champions Juventus have reportedly made a £14.5 million bid Plus a player offer to Liverpool for their controversial striker Luis Suarez. That’s according to a report in Tuttosport who claim that the Anfield striker is wanted so desperately by the Serie A title holders that they will offer their Uruguayan international Milo Krasic to move in the other direction.
Reports are that the offer will be shunned by new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers who hopes to keep Suarez and believes he is a vital member of the squad as he embarks on a challenge to take Liverpool back into the Champions League.
Juventus boss Antonio Conte was hoping to tempt the Merseyside club into the sale by offering Krasic, who was a target of former boss Kenny Dalglish but the 25-year-old is not a player Rodgers wants to bring to the club. He is not prepared to entertain the...
Reports are that the offer will be shunned by new Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers who hopes to keep Suarez and believes he is a vital member of the squad as he embarks on a challenge to take Liverpool back into the Champions League.
Juventus boss Antonio Conte was hoping to tempt the Merseyside club into the sale by offering Krasic, who was a target of former boss Kenny Dalglish but the 25-year-old is not a player Rodgers wants to bring to the club. He is not prepared to entertain the...
- 6/24/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
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