Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has admitted that he is not the player he was, but said that his game has become more clever. The striker turned playmaker was issued both United’s and England’s captains armband earlier this season, but has come under heavy criticism for his club side after a stuttering start to the season, securing just five points from five games. And, the former Everton man has discussed how his game has changed. “I’m not the player I was,” Rooney said. “But I feel I have progressed my game. I agree with the people who say my game…
Author: Staff Writer
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Steven Gerrard’s form is not concerning him at the club. The Merseyside club have suffered a stuttering start to the new Premier League season with the likes of Steven Gerrard having been singled out for their poor performances. But, boss Rodgers believes that his team need to all stand up and take responsibility for their poor form and has no concerns over the former England international. “I have no concerns,” Rodgers said about Gerrard. “He’s a brilliant player for us, really talented. It was a team performance that was not up to scratch…
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Sir Alex Fergugon’s retirement deeply affected Robin van Persie. Dutch striker Robin van Persie joined Manchester United from Arsenal in the summer leading to Sir Alex’s retirement at the club, a season which saw the Red Devils win the Premier League title in the Scot’s final season. And, Ferdinand has spoken to MUTV about how the decision affected the former Gunners striker. “It took the wind out of everyone’s sails. It gave us an extra push to go and win and be successful in that last season,” the ex-England man said. “Everyone was…
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany believes Frank Lampard’s goal against Chelsea will kick start their season. Scoring the leveller against his former club on Sunday, Lampard was praised by both fans of City and his former club. And, his captain Kompany believes that his goal will kick-start their season after a stuttering start. “Ever since I’ve been at this club, seasons and big moments have been decided on small events like this, so I will never underestimate what it could mean to our season,” he said. “Frank has brought experience – experience is not just a word you make up,…
Liverpool are set to face Financial Fair Play sanctions after reporting a loss of £49.8m in the 2012-2013 Financial year. The Anfield based club returned to the Champions League this season after a five year absence but their return may see them land in trouble with governing body UEFA, who have strict financial fair play sanctions. Financial documents posted by the Merseyside club are way over the Maximum loss of £35.4m per three years and they are now under heavy investigation. The Reds were of course allowed the current debt as Premier League clubs are allowed a maximum of £105m…
Cardiff City have made initial contact with West Ham United over midfielder Ravel Morrison about a loan deal. The 21-year-old has fallen out of favour under Sam Allardyce at West Ham after the likes of Diafra Sakho and Enner Valencia were signed, whilst Alex Song has been installed into midfield. Those signings have seen playing time hard to come by for the much talked about England youngster and that has led a number of Championship sides to show interest in a loan deal. Cardiff City are one of those that have been linked but problems currently with Morrison and a…
Former Manchester United coach and player Phil Neville claims that his former club need to spend another £100m to push for the Premier League title. The Red Devils have gained just five points from five games after spending big on the likes of Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Marcos Rojo, Angel di Maria, Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao. And, former defender Neville believes that another £100m needs to be spent if boss Louis van Gaal is to repeat the same success as Sir Alex Ferguson and push the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and champions Manchester City for the title. “I…
Monday’s look at the latest transfer rumours across European football, which has seen Joe Hart linked with Liverpool and Sami Khedira once again linked to Arsenal. With concerns over Joe Hart’s contract at Manchester City; Liverpool have been tipped to make an ambitious bid for the England number one. Source: Metro. Meanwhile, Arsenal pursuit of Sami Khedira is hotting up after Real Madrid gave the biggest indication yet that his future at the Santiago Bernabeu was not fruitful. Reports state that Madrid would be willing to sell in January for a fee of £11m, a figure which Arsenal are willing to…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has insisted that he does not need to ‘prove anything to anybody’ after more criticism. Ozil joined Arsenal in a club-record £42m deal but came under heavy criticism last season which has followed into the current Premier League season. However, the German World Cup winner, who scored against Aston Villa at the weekend has remained hit back at those critics and said that he ‘has nothing to prove’. “I don’t play to prove anything to anybody, I play for Arsenal,” Ozil told DPA. “I have the feeling that I am criticised more, that happened to me…
Arsenal’s chances of signing Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper are slim, according to a source close to the Catalan club. 19-year-old Samper made his first team debut for Barcelona in their opening Champions League tie with APOEL last week and has since gained plaudits from media men and several coaches in the European game. One of those admirers has been Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who according to some reports in England is ready to meet the youngster’s release fee of just £9.4m. However, speaking to Football Express News on Monday morning, a source close to the club has re-affirmed that the…