Caroll Helps Newcastle Hold Wolves To Draw
Andy Caroll did his England call up prospects no harm by scoring an equaliser for Newcastle United against Woverhampton Wanderers, in the Premier League on Saturday. Wolves scored even as Magpies began with a great display of energy. Wolves went ahead in the 45th minute, when Jelle van Damme played a ball through the centre for Ebanks-Blake to drive home.
Wigan Hand Spurs Rare Defeat At White Hart LaneWigan Athletic overcame Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 on the back of Hugo Rodalegga’s second half strike, on Satuday afternoon, in the Premier League. Rodalegga’s angular shot ensured that the Latics finally had points on the scoreboard, after beginning their League campaign with two losses.
Sunderland’s Injury Time Jolt For Man CityThe referee handed the Black Cats the penalty, after Micah Richards held back Bent, in the box, when the match had progressed into injury time. Earlier, Carlos Tevez missed what must rank as the miss of the season.
EPL Team Profile – LiverpoolThe formal name of the club is Liverpool Football Club, or Liverpool FC. Known popularly by their nickname of the Reds, Liverpool’s home venue is Anfield, with a capacity of just over 45,000. Founded in 1892, Liverpool have won the most league titles, 18 in all, a record that’s jointly held with Manchester United, although none of those titles have come in the Premier League.
EPL Team Profile – Manchester UnitedThe club’s formal name is Manchester United Football Club, or Manchester United FC. They are also referred to as the Red Devils. Founded in 1878 as Newton Heath LYR FC, the squad train at their home venue of Old Trafford, with its capacity of nearly 76,000. Owned by the Glazier family, the squad have Joel and Avram Glazer as co-chairmen, and Sir Alex Fergusson as manager. Manchester United have won the most league titles, 18, a record they share with Liverpool.
Profile of Paul Scholes Soccer CareerPaul Scholes was born in Salford, Manchester on the 16th November 1974 (now aged 35). He plays in a midfield position for Manchester United and also has played for England but is now retired, most people would think this is unfortunate.
Diego ForlanAfter the events of the summer of 2004 – when, unwanted at Manchester United wondering whether he might best be advised to go home to South America – Diego Forlan’s career has undergone a remarkable turnaround. The Atletico Madrid striker’s inspiration, hard work, fair play and exemplary leadership in South Africa were pre-eminent factors in Uruguay’s best finish at the World Cup finals since 1970, when old heroes such as Pedro Rocha, Roberto Matosas, Luis Cubilla and Ladislao Mazurkiewicz also reached the semi-finals and were ultimately placed fourth. He also earned the ultimate recognition when…
Player Positions in Soccer – A Primer For New FansWith the popularity of soccer increasing in North America a lot of people are beginning to take interest in the sport. The recent World Cup and the fact that the U.S. had a team that did relatively well has further increased interest in the sport. But for people who are just beginning to watch soccer the formations and different player positions can be confusing. Here, therefore, is a simple primer on soccer positions for the novice.
Four Reasons to Carry Out Soccer Fitness DrillsEvery soccer player needs muscular endurance, explosive power and increased aerobic capacity. All these attributes can be developed by the help of soccer fitness drills.
Why Passing Soccer Drills Are ImportantAs soccer becomes a little more popular in the United States each day, it becomes easier to find soccer coaches teaching the basic skills. One of the hardest to learn regarding soccer drills, passing being one of them. Most coaches try to ensure that all new athletes learn some of each skill, allowing a player to focus in on skills only after a certain period of time.
Insider Secrets to Improve Pre-Season FitnessThis article gives you expert tips & examples of how to plan your pre-season training schedule, to improve your chances of success in the coming soccer season. Inside you’ll find session plans & a training diary being currently used in the professional game that you will no doubt get great benefit & enjoyment from, especially compared to your normal, boring training regime. Written by a former professional, these methods are tried & trusted at the very top level of the game.
Will Mourinho Spend Again in Madrid?It will be fascinating to see how closely events at Real Madrid will follow the Jose Mourinho/Roman Abramovich pattern, this time with club president Florentino Perez in the supporting role to the “Special One”. The lessons of Mourinho’s tenure at Chelsea offer hints. When he arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2005, formal responsibility for the signing of players lay with then-chief executive Peter Kenyon.