Tomorrow’s opening fixture of the Premier League weekend sees Paul Lambert face his former employers for the first time since he left in acrimonious circumstances over the summer. Until last week this seemed like the ideal moment for Villa to get their league campaign up and running against a Norwich side shot of any confidence. However, how quickly things change ... Read More »
One good thing about an unbeaten run coming to an end is that it presents the perfect opportunity to look back at all the happier times, something Arsenal fans will be keen to do after watching back-to-back woeful performances in defeat to Norwich and Schalke. Yesterday’s defeat represented the first home Champions League defeat against non-English opposition for the Gunners ... Read More »
In a sensational turn of events, AFC Bournemouth reappointed former boss Eddie Howe last week as the 34-year-old chose to leave his post at Championship Burnley for his boyhood club. Howe, and assistant Jason Tindall, are set to begin their second spell in charge at home to early League One pacesetters Tranmere Rovers tomorrow, fresh from an impressive 50% win ... Read More »
Premier League players and managers come and go over the seasons but one thing remains constant. Frank Lampard keeps on scoring goals in the top flight of English football. Since 1996, Lampard has graced the Premier League every season and his penalty against Fulham Monday marked a remarkable achievement of becoming the first ever midfielder to reach 150 Premier League ... Read More »
Let’s take a look at the other five games this weekend including a massive and potentially pivotal day on Sunday: 15:00 – Norwich City v Everton This is the only game really with nothing major riding on it for either side. Neither will go down, neither will achieve a European place but with little pressure on, the goals could flow ... Read More »
Some weeks it will be tough to pick out a Football League game, but this weekend there is little choice. A south coast derby with bitter rivalry and three precious points at stake when Southampton take on Portsmouth in the npower Championship tomorrow afternoon. Tasty. The pair have avoided each other in recent seasons as both have bounced around the ... Read More »
It’s all set to be another exciting weekend of Premier League action with the race for the title, European qualification and survival all really hotting up. Let’s take a look at what we can look forward to then on this Easter weekend: FRIDAY 6th APRIL 2012 16:30 – Swansea City v Newcastle United This should be an intriguing clash. Two ... Read More »