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Thursday, 5 May 2011

Carlo wins PL Manager of the Month

By: Jamie | May 5th, 2011
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For the second month in a row, Carlo Ancelotti has been voted April’s Premier League Manager of the Month. But is the award cursed?

Carlo won for March as well after impressive wins against both sides of Manchester, and the award for April was for our wins that have helped us claw back towards the PL summit. Unfortunately, after he won last month, we went on to get a disappointing draw against Stoke to set us back again. Will the award mean we’ll be cursed again for the match this weekend? Let’s hope not. But congrats Carlo!

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Monday, 18 April 2011

Arsenal Manager Claims Liverpool Are A Long Ball Team Like Sunderland

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Emirates boss hails Anfield’s side defensive shape but admits his team are tired.

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Rafa Benitez Set for Atletico Madrid Manager Post

Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is set for a return to management with Atletico Madrid.
The Spaniard took Liverpool to two Champions League finals during his six years at the club, winning one of them, and was responsible for signing stars like Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso.
Current Atletico boss Quique Sanchez Flores is out of contract at the end of the season and has not been offered a new deal by the La Liga side leaving the door open for Benitez to make his return to management, according to Spanish paper AS.
The 50-year-old was sacked by Inter Milan in January after just eight months in charge and has been out of a job since.

SOURCE: talkSPORT

It would be a little bit surprising if Quique Sanchez Flores was not offered a new deal as the 46 year old manager is considered one of the best young boss’s in the business. Last term the former Benfica and Valencia boss led the Vicente Calderon side to a Europa League success as well as the Copa del Rey final in his first season in charge.

However after two successive top four finishes under former boss Javier Aguirre, Flores has presided over fairly average La Liga form. Clearly Rafa Benitez’s success in Spain can not be argued with, during his three years at Valencia he led the Mestalla club to two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup triumph.

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Monday, 11 April 2011

Aston Villa Manager Gerard Houllier Still Keen On £16m Arsenal Duo

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier still wants to sign Arsenal midfield duo Tomas Rosicky and Denilson despite agent Pavel Paska dismissing reports.

The Frenchman wants to bring the pair to Villa Park as Gunners counterpart Arsene Wenger plans a summer clearout.

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Saturday, 9 April 2011

Wenger: Less a manager, more a savant

By Shourin Roy on April 8, 2011 2:48 PM | Comments | TrackBacksShare|

Look to the future is Arsene Wenger's mantra once again. Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater maybe another.

All said and done a stirring defense of this team's performance and a pointed reminder that a real team cannot be bought. It is a placation to the team's supporters increasingly disgruntled at the lack of urgency shown towards the only and most meaningful title left.

But in the midst of it is a sense of victimization. On two levels. The first, an "us" and "them" gulf that seems to separate the club from Man Utd and Barcelona. Thus, Arsenal did not lose to any other team, they lost to good ones. But that did not stop Wenger from trumpeting winning a quadruple before the FA Cup encounter or the Barca second leg. The context: United were at a low ebb beaten by Wolves, Chelsea, and Liverpool and we had the good fortune of carrying a goal advantage to Barcelona. Now how did we go from dishing it out to eating crow?

The second and most relevant level. These are criticisms leveled by "people who have not worked half a day in football." By that dint, not to be taken seriously but by golly are they tiresome. Now, this means armchair pundits like me - who've never put an ounce into the sport in any other capacity other than kick leather. But we've been Arsenal fans for years and we remember a Wenger era when his teams looked and did beat the crap out of anyone and everyone. "Fragile" is not how one characterized players like Adams, Keown, Bould, Parlour, Vieira, and Petit.

" People's opinion is people's opinion and we have to accept that in our game," he said. "As long as you are second in the league, I am ready to sign for the next 20 years and stand up for that."

These are mere bumps on the road. In fact, if you read right Wenger seems to be saying it is alright to come second every time in a world gone mad on the football machine that believes buying their way to a title is the only way. I wish sometimes Wenger, with all my heart would give up his football job and become SEC chairman or the US Treasury Secretary. We suffer because as supporters of a club we only understand the straight and narrow, whereas, Wenger's real purpose is to save the world we inhabit. It is a transformation he thinks will only be appreciated through time. Patience, my friend! I've heard it is a virtue.

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Thursday, 7 April 2011

Liverpool Manager Heaps Praise On Players For Season Turnaround

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised his players for the way they have turned this season into a success.

The Reds endured their worst start to a Premier League ever under Roy Hodgson, who failed to inspire the squad after many off-field problems.

Dalglish took over in January after Hodgson was sacked, and has seen the team climb to sixth and chasing Tottenham Hotspur for a Europa League spot.

Dalglish says this is still the objective and admits his players are better than how they performed under Hodgson.

“I still don’t think sixth place is the position we actually want to be in,” he told the club’s website.

“But credit to the players because there have only been two transfers out and two in, and the lads that have got us to where we are deserve great credit for it.

“I don’t think they could have done much more. I think they’ve done more than they possibly could.

“We’ve won some games maybe people thought we couldn’t win and we’ve lost other games we thought we should win.

“But at the end of the day, as we keep saying, we will add up the points at the end of the season and see where we are.

“If we were to finish sixth it would be an achievement for the players that they have got that far in such a short space of time but we just need to keep going and see what happens.”

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Gary McAllister Is Not The Cause Of Dressing Room Problems Says Aston Villa Manager

1 comment by Jack Atchinson on April 6th, 2011

Villa Park boss supports his number two despte rumours about Glenn Roeder joining the backroom staff.

Monday, 4 April 2011

West Ham Manager Avram Grant Handed Touchline Ban During Relegation Run-In

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Upton Park boss will miss trip to the Reebok Stadium and the visit of Villa Park club.

Friday, 1 April 2011

Liverpool Manager Defends Bad Boy Andy Carroll

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish had dismissed suggestions striker Andy Carroll has to control his drinking habits.

England boss Fabio Capello this week warned the 22-year-old to cut out the booze if he wants to make it to the top.

But Dalglish laughed off the suggestion and even commended the former Newcastle hit-man for the way he has conducted himself since arriving at Anfield.

“Well he’s never bought me a drink,” said Dalglish. “I’ve been with him at Boyzone concerts and he’s still never bought me a drink!

“Andy Carroll knows what is required of Andy Carroll, and he’s done fantastically well getting back to where he has, with his application and dedication.

“Whatever Andy has done, he has done it very well, and somebody else’s opinion is up to them.

“But he cannot be criticised in any way, shape or form for what he has done since he has been here.

“He’s done really well to get where he is, so I think Andy is focused on his football.”

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Thursday, 31 March 2011

I Am Not A Racist Says Sunderland Manager

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has angrily defended himself over allegations from defender Marcos Angeleri that he is a racist.

The 27-year-old refused to return from international duty with Argentina and accused Bruce of overlooking him because he is not English.

“The boss doesn’t talk to me, he doesn’t even say hello to me when he sees me,” he told ESPN radio. “I think he doesn’t like me because I’m not English.”

Gerard Houllier made similar comments about Bruce’s attitude after the

Liverpool Manager Delighted With New Lucas Leiva Contract

25 comments by Jack Atchinson on March 30th, 2011

Anfield boss says he deserves it for his performances and needs it to look after his son.

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Arsenal Manager Tempted By Swoop For Tottenham Defender

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is contemplating a sensational summer swoop for Tottenham Hotspur defender Jonathan Woodgate.

The 31-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is unlikely to be offered a new deal because of his poor injury record.

But this will not put off the Gunners boss, who is looking for an experienced defender to be used as back-up in his squad.

The Frenchman believes Thomas Vermaelen, Laurent Koscielny and Johan Djourou are good enough defenders to win Arsenal the Premier League for the first time in seven years.

But injury concerns over Djourou and Vermaelen highlights the issue of only having Sebastian Squillaci as cover.

Wenger sees Woodgate as the perfect back-up. Wenger was even interested in buying the former Real Madrid player when he joined Tottenham from Middlesbrough. Arsenal were linked with a move for the centre back by Sky Sports in January and it appears there is still a great deal of interest in the former England international.

Woodgate will be offered a one-year rolling contract according to our sources and Wenger will be keeping an eye on the centre-back to see if he is worth taking a risk on.

Over the years several defenders have switched allegiances in North London. Sol Campbell left Tottenham for Arsenal in 2001, while William Gallas did the opposite last summer.

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Saturday, 26 March 2011

No Rush To Decide Goalkeeping Position Says Arsenal Manager

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will decide who will go in goal only just before the next Premier League game against Blackburn Rovers on April 2.

The 61-year-old will choose between Manuel Almunia and recently re-signed Jens Lehmann.

Almunia was dropped from the team early in the season after a number of high-profile errors. But has been recalled following injuries to Lukasz Fabianski and Wojciech Szczesny.

Lehmann was signed as emergency cover for the injury crisis but following another error from Almunia against West Bromwich Albion, the German may be called into action.

The 41-year-old left Arsenal in 2008 following five successful seasons in North London and even retired last year.

Wenger did say a number of factors will be looked at when deciding his number one but does not say who will be his choice.

“What can you say? The player knows it was the wrong decision,” Wenger told the club’s website when asked about Almunia’s mistake against the Baggies.

“In big games, it hurts because that was a massive game for us and it hurts him of course.”

On whether he would now make a change, Wenger stressed: “I do not want to make a public debate of that.

“I believe for every game you consider three days before the game who will play in the next match.”

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Rio Ferdinand Refused To Meet Me Says England Manager

7 comments by Jack Atchinson on March 25th, 2011

Wembley boss defends captaincy switch but blames former skipper for not meeting him at Old Trafford.

Bayern Munich Appoint Jupp Heynckes As Manager On Two-Year Deal

Bayern Munich have appointed Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes as their new manager.

The 65-year-old will return for his third spell at the Bundesliga club on July 1 after signing a two-year contract.

He replaces Dutchman Louis van Gaal whose contract will be terminated at the end of the season.

Heynckes first led Bayern between 1987 and 1991, winning two Bundesliga titles, before moving to coach Real Madrid among others.

In 2009 he returned for five games to steer the club into the Champions League after the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.

Currently he was won plaudits for turning around the fortunes of Leverkusen, who are in second and on course for the Champions League.

He was always the preferred choice of Bayern’s board but did fight off Fulham manager Mark Hughes for the job.

Heynckes is obviously delighted with his return to the Allianz Arena.

“Aside from the good personal relationships I have with the leading figures at Bayern, the club has always impressed me with its professionalism,” he said.

“I have twice been Bayern coach and always appreciated the working environment.

“It’s natural that you have to have success as Bayern coach, I understand that but I see it as a fascinating task to achieve it with the team over the next two seasons.”

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “Jupp Heynckes was our preferred candidate. We are very happy that we could reach agreement on a two-year contract.

“I’m convinced that with Jupp Heynckes we will have a successful collaboration. ”

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Monday, 21 March 2011

Aaron Ramsey Had The Perfect Outing Against West Brom Says Arsenal Manager

2 comments by Jack Atchinson on March 21st, 2011

Emirates boss happy with the progress made by Welshman at the Hawthorns.

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Fabio Capello Is Too Predictable Says Ex-England Manager

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Former Stamford Bridge boss criticises the Wembley chief’s formation.

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Saturday, 12 March 2011

A-League loses longest-serving manager

Australia’s A-League has been rocked by the exit of Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick on Saturday.

Merrick’s six-year tenure at the Victory was confirmed at a press conference which the dual premiership coach did not attend.

It was left to club chairman Anthony Di Pietro and managing director Richard Wilson to make the announcement.

“The board of Melbourne Victory can announce head coach Ernie Merrick and the club have agreed to part ways,” Di Pietro said.

“This decision has been reached after an extensive board review of all parts of the business. We determined the best way forward was to part ways and Melbourne Victory are to undertake a new coaching direction.”

“Ernie’s been obviously a very successful coach and we are appreciative of this, however, we’ve mutually agreed it is time to part ways.”

Merrick, who led the Victory to titles in 2006-07 and 2008-09, was the longest serving A-League manager and had one year left on his contract.

Di Pietro denied Merrick had been axed and refused to go into detail about the agreement reached between the two parties, before explaining that the change in manager was important in the new direction of the football club.

“There’s been no sacking here. The details of the discussion remain confidential. Ernie and ourselves left on amicable teams,” he said.

“We are undergoing some very important changes at our football club. We have a new leadership and a clear vision moving forward.”

Di Pietro said the club was disappointed with the recent A-League season, where the Victory were knocked out of the finals in the first round by Gold Coast and their AFC Champions League campaign started disastrously with a 5-1 loss to Gamba Osaka in Japan.

“Our club sets extremely high standards and we’re disappointed by the results in this A-League season along with the start to our AFC Champions League campaign,” he said.

“Our intent is to continue to be the benchmark club in the A-League and be successful in Asia and believe this decision will assist us in taking us to that level.”

The club’s youth team coach Mehmet Durakovic will take care of first-team duties as caretaker manager and will deputise during Tuesday’s home AFC Champions League encounter against Jeju United at AAMI Park.

As far as a permanent replacement goes, Di Pietro said the search had not begun and was reserved when quizzed if out-of-contract Queensland Roar boss Ange Postecoglou could make the move back to Melbourne to be with his family and take charge of the Victory.

“As far as Ange is concerned, we wish him well tomorrow, (for the Grand Final) but we haven’t commenced the search yet,” Di Pietro said.

Sat 12 March, 2011