June 2nd, 2009
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KP’s words soothe the injury nerves
He’s England’s best player, and there’s an important Ashes series coming up. After a little rest to allow a minor Achilles injury to heal, one would hope that the words he chooses fill you with confidence that everything is fine again - especially given the prolonged absence of Flintoff. So after three ODIs away, Pietersen [...]
Managerial speculation - what a difference a year makes
The Chief Sports Writer at the Sun, Steven Howard, concludes his piece on Carlo Ancelotti’s arrival to Stamford Bridge yesterday with the prescient words:
The Italian, though, has a real job on his hands. And an owner who isn’t quite sure what he wants — apart from personal glorification.
Good luck, Carlo. You’ll need it.
He has a point. [...]
The Mirror uncover an Owen to Everton rumour (in the Daily Mail)
As a free agent with a career in desperate trouble, Michael Owen is undoubtedly a prime candidate for a move to a Premiership club in a bid to return to form and prominence in the Premiership. The rumour that appeared in the Mirror today, consequently, was no surprise, because to link him to Everton is [...]
Guus Hiddink: true to his word (shame about the media)
Now Hiddink has made a fond farewell with an FA Cup shaped silver lining, Chelsea have confirmed what has seemed inevitable for many months now - Carlo Ancelotti will be in the hot seat next season. Though the endless barrage from the media in recent weeks has made it feel like it has been on [...]