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One to Watch: Djibril Cisse
Wed Oct 15 03:36AM
Ten points per match over his last four matches - eleven last week on two shots, three crosses and 1 corner won; Three very favorable matches upcoming - @FUL, NUF, @STOKE; A formidable striker partner returning - Kenwyne Jones could turn some of those crosses into assists as well as…More
Tue Dec 26 05:12PM
... is right twice a day: reina is ripe for a 1 shot, 1 goal allowed kind of day. Turned out to have been a 3 shot, 1 goal allowed kind of day. But I'm glad not to have been involved with it. And though Stevie G had another quiet...More
Mon Dec 25 03:59PM
Les Reed has left Charlton by mutual consent and Alan Pardew has been appointed as his replacement at The Valley. Pardew, who was sacked by West Ham earlier this month, has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal and becomes the club's third manager this season. --- In case you missed the news between...More
Sat Dec 23 11:16PM
Turns out Neal knows what he's talking/writing about! Not only did he hit the nail on the head in this week's previews -- heck, he even predicted the return of "Dead to Me" Paul Scholes, but copying his team has solidified my lead in our group and catapulted me to...More
Fri Dec 22 04:21PM
First, I apologize to Joey Barton, Mrs. Barton (if there is one), Mama Barton, Papa Barton, his manager, the guys he's beaten up in nightclubs, and anyone else who might take offense at his omission. For some reason, I've had him in a blind spot all year despite his production. ...More
Fri Dec 22 04:20PM
Thanks to all who responded to my question (Gerrard/Niemi v. Downing/Reina as quick summary) -- and especially both of you who stuck to the topic! sparta_prague2001 probably said it best: Jeremy - I would prefer the Niemi-Gerrard combo if you must choose. Mainly because Liverpool...More
Fri Dec 22 04:19PM
Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has put eight players up for grabs ahead of next month's transfer window. Paul Ifill, Steve Kabba, Geoff Horsfield, Chris Lucketti, Alan Wright, Neil Shipperley and David Unsworth are available for either a permanent move or loan. ---I can't believe that in a league in which...More
Thu Dec 21 04:11PM
I apologize for the post being a little on the late side but the build-up to the holidays have been a little crazy around my office (believe it or not, I actually do have a day job). What a great time of year coming up...lots of matches, lots of food,...More
Thu Dec 21 04:08PM
Redknapp currently has Dejan Stefanovic, Benjani Mwaruwari and Lomana LuaLua out of action and is considering calling up former England striker Andy Cole for a cameo role from the substitutes' bench against Sheffield United at Fratton Park. The 35-year-old Cole has managed just one full training session since he was...More
Thu Dec 21 04:07PM
Mikel Arteta faces a race against time to be fit for Everton's festive fixture list after sitting out training all week with a foot injury.Having missed games against West Ham and Portsmouth with an ankle problem, Arteta made an eye-catching return to the Blues' starting line-up last weekend, scoring a...More