Tag: Queens Park Rangers
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Liverpool star: We cannot replace Suarez
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has admitted there is no way the Reds can find a player who is good enough to replace talisman Luis Suarez. Last season’s leading goalscorer has left Merseyside to join La Liga heavyweights Barcelona, leaving behind him a massive void in Brendan Rodgers’ side. The Reds have been active in the…
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Barton contacts Benayoun to end Middle East feud
Former England international Joey Barton claims he has ended his public feud with ex-Queens Park Rangers team-mate Yossi Benayoun following a row about the Middle East crisis. The Maccabi Haifa playmaker took exception to Barton’s comments on Twitter regarding Israel’s hostilities with Hamas, an Islamist militant group running the Gaza Strip. Benayoun captained his new…
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Under-pressure West Ham boss ‘is a dead man walking’
Former England international Rodney Marsh believes West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce will soon be sacked by the club. The ex-Queens Park Rangers and Manchester City attacker feels comments made by Hammers co-chairman David Sullivan point towards a bleak future for the boss, who has split opinion among supporters. Many fans have protested against the…
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Benayoun and Barton in row over Middle East crisis
Outspoken Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton has become embroiled in a row with former team-mate Yossi Benayoun over the Middle East crisit. The Maccabi Haifa playmaker took exception to the ex-England international’s comments on Twitter regarding Israel’s hostilities with Hamas, an Islamist militant group running the Gaza Strip. Benayoun captain his new side in…
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BLOG: West Ham’s Morrison on his way out
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is seemingly at the end of his tether with his problematic midfielder Ravel Morrison and the no-nonsense coach is believed to be pressing on with his abiding plans to get shot of the player. It is no secret Allardyce and the 21-year-old have not been seeing eye to eye…
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United legend Vidic opens up about Inter switch
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has revealed that he cannot wait to work under Inter Milan head coach Walter Mazzarri. Vidic, who decided to leave the Red Devils towards the end of a torrid 2013-14 campaign which culminated in then-manager David Moyes being sacked, joined the San Siro giants on a free transfer. It…
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Transfer twist sees van Gaal step up Hummels pursuit
Lazio have increased their offer for Feyenoord defender Stefan de Vrij to £6.3million plus add-ons in an attempt to stave off a late move from Manchester United. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks between the Rome outfit and the Holland international’s employers have stepped up to a significant extent and the Serie A club…
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Sunderland boss speaks out on Liverpool deal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is still confident of landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini despite seeing the Italian jet out with the rest of the Reds squad to the USA for a pre-season tour. The Black Cats hope to secure his services in a £14million raid and are waiting for answers from both the Merseyside…
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Liverpool star joins USA tour despite exit talks
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has travelled to the USA for the Reds’ pre-season tour despite closing in on a £14million switch to Sunderland. A source close to Anfield told Football Express News they still expect the Italy international to move to Wearside despite the fact he has joined up with team-mates overseas. Borini is seemingly…
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Lazio meet with United target’s agent
Lazio look likely to land Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij by Tuesday at the latest after meeting with his representatives in Rome. According to Italian source Il Messaggero, talks regarding the permanent signature of the Feyenoord defender were productive and will continue in Rotterdam in the next 48 hours with a view to completing…
