West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed that the club will not be signing former Chelsea midfielder Lassana Diarra. The French midfielder has been without a club since leaving Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow in August and has not played a professional game in almost nine months. The 29-year-old has attracted a huge number of clubs but was reported to be on the verge of joining West Ham after talks were initiated in January. However, despite training with the club, Diarra will not be moving to Upton Park, confirms boss Sam Allardyce.”I have to say we have waited and we…
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Former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore believes that Tim Sherwood should not be appointed the next manager at Villa Park. Paul Lambert was axed as Villa boss on Wednesday night following the 2-0 defeat to Hull City on Tuesday night, a result which saw them go 10 Premier League games without a win. Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood has already emerged as the front runner for the job at Villa Park, but Collymore has warned his former employers to appoint a more experienced manager. “I just want to see someone really experienced that can make good signings in the summer…
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes that his side should have beaten Newcastle United on Wednesday night. Pardew’s former club Newcastle took a 1-0 lead into the half-time break at Selhurst Park after Papiss Cisse fired them ahead, but a second half equaliser from Fraizer Campbell secured a point for both sides. The home side had plenty of chances to win the game but both Yannick Bolasie and Brede Hangeland were denied by Tim Krul. However, despite the Dutch keeper’s fine form, Pardew believes that his side should have secured all three points. Pardew told BBC Sport: “I thought we should…
Aston Villa will reportedly have to hand Paul Lambert a £10m compensation package after sacking him on Wednesday evening, according to Daily Mirror. The Scottish boss lost his job at Villa Park on Wednesday after another Premier League defeat on Tuesday to Hull City. The former Norwich City boss took over at Villa in 2012 and had signed a four year deal, but a string of poor results and a lack of goals with the Midlands club this season, ensured his dismissal by owner Randy Lerner. However, according to reports, Lambert’s latest contract with Villa, did not include a compensation package…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he was elated with his side’s 1-0 victory over 10-man Everton at Stamford Bridge. The Premier League leaders left it late to secure all three points on Wednesday evening as Willian struck a superb half volley in the 89th minute, seconds after Nemanja Matic had a goal ruled out for offside. Mourinho told BT Sport: “It’s beautiful to win in the last minute, and it’s so sad to lose. They have to be very disappointed, they gave us a very difficult match. We are very very happy and we think we deserve it.…
West Bromwich Albion head coach Tony Pulis has heaped praise on his side after their 2-0 victory over Swansea City on Wednesday evening. The Baggies secured all three points at The Hawthorns to move themselves further away from the relegation zone and ensure Pulis’ fine start as manager of the club continues. And, the former Stoke City boss has discussed his pleasure over the win and claimed that his side have a lot more to offer, moving forward. “It was a good performance so we are pleased, but we know it’s small steps towards where we want to go and…
Sergio Aguero was in inspired form as he helped Manchester City to a 4-1 win over Stoke City at the Britannia stadium. The visitors had the best chance of the opening minutes through Spanish midfielder David Silva, who attempted to find Aguero inside the box, but the Argentine striker was unable to force Asmir Begovic into a save. Mark Hughes’ side responded well and had a good chance from Victor Moses, but the Nigeria international found Joe Hart in good form. Peter Crouch would then have a goal chalked off for offside after some fine work from Moses. City would…
A double from Chris Smalling helped Manchester United as they beat Burnley 3-1 at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal had injury problems in the opening minutes of the game and was forced to replace Phil Jones with Chris Smalling early on and the centre-back made a huge difference. Radamel Falcao flicked on a corner kick into the path of Smalling just moments after his introduction and he beat Tom Heaton from close range. However, Burnley would get themselves back into the game thanks to the prolific finishing of Danny Ings, who headed in a Kieran Trippier cross. United were then…
A 89th minute winner from Willian was enough for Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea, who beat Everton 1-0 on Wednesday night. Jose Mourinho’s side started the game well with Nemanja Matic coming close with a rasping effort after a good run through midfield but his shot went just over the crossbar and failed to trouble Tim Howard. Despite the home side’s dominance, Everton bounced back through Romelu Lukaku, who tested Petr Cech, replacing Thibaut Courtois for the midweek game. Chelsea continued to look for an opener and came close through Loic Remy, who was found by new signing Juan Cuadrado, but Howard…
Aston Villa have sacked manager Paul Lambert after a string of poor results. Villa’s defeat to Hull City on Tuesday evening saw the Midlands club further slump down the Premier League table, having won just five games this season and having scored just 12 goals in 24 games. First-team coach Scott Marshall and goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall will continue to prepare the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup tie with Leicester City at Villa Park. A statement on the club’s website read: “The club would also like to place on record its thanks to Paul and take this opportunity to wish…