Premier League - Paper round: Wiley slammed

Eurosport - Sat, 17 Oct 11:21:00 2009

A look at this morning's back pages, with referee Alan Wiley coming in for yet more stick, and David Beckham set to miss out on more bubbly.

2009-2010 Manchester United-Sunderland Alan Wiley dismisses Kieran Richardson - 0

It's a(nother) bad day to be Alan Wiley. The referee has come under fire from Manchester United skipper Gary Neville for taking too long to book players during the game against Sunderland, while Arsene Wenger has slammed him for being over-familiar with the United players. Wiley was seen referring to Wayne Rooney as "Wazza". (The Times)

United fans worried about Rooney's absence against Bolton should relax; United have a better win percentage without Rooney (69%) than with him (65%) since August 2004. (The Independent)

Chelsea winger Florent Malouda says he wants to stay at the club "for life". The 29-year-old cureent contract runs until 2013. (The Sun)

David Beckham could miss out on a 20-minute cameo and a man-of-the-match award against Brazil next month, as the England friendly falls on the same day as LA Galaxy's possible MLS Cup semi-final. (The Times)

Harry Redknapp has gone all Dizzee Rascal on us, describing himself as 'bonkers' after revealing the extent of his daily commute to Spurs Lodge: This morning it took me five and a quarter hours to get here for training. I must be bonkers! But I love it, love the job." (Daily Mirror)

Roy Hodgson has distanced himself from the vacant Sweden job, saying he has not been contacted. Although he also let slip Fulham have not offered him a new contract, saying: "If a new contract offer comes up, then I'll consider it." (Daily Mirror)

Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is set for what must be his eighth set of showdown talks with Tottenham in as many weeks. He is worried his lack of first-team football could cost him a place in Russia's World Cup squad. (Daily Mail)

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola has insisted he will not 'Va fa Napoli' and leave Upton Park for a return to Italy. He has dismissed links with his former club Napoli. (Daily Mirror)

Carlos Tevez has threatened to quit international football after criticism in Argentina for his performances in World Cup qualifying. (Daily Telegraph)

No Caster Semenya-like gender controversy over Arsenal's controversial centre-back. Thierry Henry insists: "William Gallas is a man." (The Sun)

Alex CHICK / Eurosport

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  1. gary neville is an over rated over the hill ugly­ raspberry mug.feelings of violence rise up when we are­ forced to look at him playing one game a season.mug.

    From tommy, on Sat 17 Oct 12:15PM

  2. henry is genius....lol

    From darth, on Sat 17 Oct 11:51AM

  3. Roman Pavlyuchenko should change club...i would say­ club like chelsea but that would not happen now so­ maybe club like Portsmouth that surely play him.

    From Fahmi, on Sat 17 Oct 11:46AM

  4. hahahahahhaah last line is hilarious.

    From sunil_mufc, on Sat 17 Oct 11:42AM
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