Tag: Burnley

  • Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?

    Chelsea Blog: Will Chelsea live up to expectations?

      With the start of the Premier League looming, Chelsea appear favourites to reclaim the title. Just like they were 12 months ago… This time last year, it was believed that the return of Jose Mourinho would inspire the Blues to win their first league title since the 2009/2010 season. That prediction turned out to…

  • Exclusive picture special: Van Gaal welcomed with 25,000 tulips

    Exclusive picture special: Van Gaal welcomed with 25,000 tulips

    New Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal’s first day in the city got off to a memorable start when bookmaker William Hill commissioned a stunning mural of his face – made out of 25,000 tulips. The red, white and purple flowers were shipped from van Gaal’s native Holland and a team of expert florists started…

  • TV star Mourinho signs new three-year deal

    TV star Mourinho signs new three-year deal

    If you love Chelsea’s charismatic boss Jose Mourinho, you will be seeing a whole lot more of him if you are subscribed to Sky’s BT Sport. Ahead of his 2014/2015 domestic and European campaigns with Chelsea, the Portuguese has signed a three-year deal to act as ambassador for the channel which will see him involved…

  • Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’

    Opening fixtures ‘favour United boss’

    The early set of Premier League fixtures suits new Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal, according to former Red Devils striker Michael Owen. Swansea City visit Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2014-15 campaign on August 16, followed by trips to Sunderland and newly-promoted Burnley later in the month. Another side to…