The Warm Up – Saturday, December 14
Johnny Vaughan is joined by James Brown and Gavin Woods for an entertaininglyirrelevant take on football fandom, with Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan d manager Javi Gracia inro.Felipe has become the most expensive def
ender in the club's history.The Brazilian's contract will last until 2022 as Los Rojiblancos completed the move for €20m, outdoing the €16m spent as Atletico brought back Filipe Luis from Chelsea and sigsists Manchester City are not the best team in the world.The Hornets meet City in the FA Cup final on Saturday."I think they're the best team in the Premier League but not in the world because their results speak about that," among the guests on today’s show.
ender in the club's history.The Brazilian's contract will last until 2022 as Los Rojiblancos completed the move for €20m, outdoing the €16m spent as Atletico brought back Filipe Luis from Chelsea and sigsists Manchester City are not the best team in the world.The Hornets meet City in the FA Cup final on Saturday."I think they're the best team in the Premier League but not in the world because their results speak about that," among the guests on today’s show.
League sides.An example many believe England should follow is that of Spain, who have a wealth of talent capable of pulling on theor now their summer transfer window business is complete.United's initial intention was to make an appointment before Jose Mourinho's successor as manager was confirmed.But for this window, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer operated within the existing recru national shirt, but just how much strength in depth do they really command?In an effort to illustrate the sheer number of talented players at Spain’s disposal, as well as the impact of foreign players in the Premier League on the Three Lions,talkSPORT decided to put together a Spain XI composed entirely of Premier League-based Spaniards. Above is a possible England XI to play Moldova, but how would they fare against our Spain XI? Click the arrow to reveal the team…In goal, La Roja would have the luxury of calling upon David de Gea, one of the most promising young keepers in the world. In front of him, the back four is a mixed bag, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Nacho Monreal both already international standard fullbacks, but the central defensive pairing of Javi Garcia and Chico Flores could perhaps prove shaky.Further ahead, Spain would struggle somewhat in the deeper midfield positions, and indeed, would need to consider playing Santi Cazorla as a midfield pivot, a role he has only occupied on a handful of occasions in his career. He would be partnered by Mikel Arteta, who still lacks a full Spain cap.In the attacking midfield positions Spain have no such problems. David Silva, Juan Mata, and Jesus Navas would provide them with a mix of central playmakers and one of the few genuine wingers left overvalued.The billionaire, who is said to be worth over £21bn, feels the asking prices for any potential buyer of an English top-flight club are unrealistic.Last year his brother, Bob Ratcliffe, chief executive of INEOS Football confirmed they looin football. All three are seasoned Spain veterans.Up front, this summer’s two new arrivals Roberto Soldado and Alvaro Negredo could be an option, while experienced Chelsea man Fernando Torres is no slouch either. In the end, we’ve opted for Swansea’s Michu, who has cult status in his home country and is often the source of call-up requests directed at Vicente del Bosque by Spain supporters. Any of the four strikers would be a luxury for most teams.So what do you think, could this Premier League-based Spain XI tackle the England team likely to play against Moldova? Let us know below…
acking is Van de Beek's signature, but sources insist everything is in place.Real management feel comfortable waitiwho had been a free agent since leaving Lecce in the summer, arrived at Loftus Road on a free transfer toward the end of September.Chevanton managed only two substitute appearances under Harry Redknapp and will now look to continue his career elsewhere.
d.“I’m happy to have been part of that. All things being equal Frank will play and start the game tomorrow and win his 100th cap“I don’t think there will be many players who will play for England for two or three years let alone 14 years.“Fourteen years nderson to Marko Arnautovic.Moyes managed to get Arnautovic firing during his first spell in charge of the club before he left in May 2018. He now wants the same from Anderson.“If Felipe can be our Marko it would be great," said Moyes. “He's the is a long time to be representing your country. We don’t have that many international matches so I think people who want to play 100 games for their country have to play for a team that wins major international tournaments and play for a very long time.”On the good news of Lampard’s 100th appearance, Gerrard said he is looking forward to welcoming him to an elite club.The England and Liverpool skipper added: “It’s going to be a fantastic occasion for Frank and I’m delighted for him.“Me and Ashley did that recently and will move on to be level with the legend in Billy Wright [on 105 England caps], and we all want to remember it for the right result. I lost on my 100th cap but hopefully it will be different for Frank.“We’re hoping to use our experience and this is our last crack at doing well at a World Cup.”
f tinged with sadness because he is a person and a personality who just not deserve the trauma he has had already, let alone another trauma, so we are just fingers-crossed that he is going to be okay.“I’m sure all our fans and certainly all the squad and the staff are just thinking about him at the moment.”If Taylor’s misfortune was to the forefront of Pardew’s mind, he was at least able to comfort himself with a victory which took the Magpies into fourth place ahead of the evening kick-off, with knocking them down to a Europa League spot.Newcastle,n Couto.City released, but didn't publicise, a statement on Sunday morning prior to the Carabao Cup final victory over Aston Villa that Couto would be making the move to the Etihad in the summer.The club revealed that the 17-year-old would arrive fro who have now not conceded a goal in 432 minutes of football, enjoyed the better of the game and but for QPR keeper Rob Green, who produced a fine one-on-one save from Ayoze Perez 12 minutes into the second half and a series of other important stops, might have had it won long before the decisive moment finally arrived.However, captain-for-the-day Moussa Sissoko needed no second invitation when presented with the opportunity to secure the points with 12 minutes remaining, spinning on Sammy Ameobi’s pass and rifling past Green and inside the far post.But despite putting together a run of five league wins on the trot, Pardew was refusing to be carried away and swiftly dismissed the inevitable talk of Europe.He said: “What we have got is a real depth in the squad, which bodes well for the and bodes well for the Premier League.“But I think if we were winning 2-0, 3-0 and really punishing teams when we are in possession a little bit more, I would be a bit more confident we could, so I think we are some way off that yet.”
seeing his side’s top-four hopes damaged by a .Martinez has already and but admits he won’t bring in any more new faces unless Holland international Heitinga leaves Merseyside.He told the club’s official website: “Anything t his mammoth wage demands.The Spaniard has signed with PSG after his United contract expired last month.United and Herrera both wanted to come to an agreement over an extension.However, the Red Devils were not prepared to pay Herrera the £350-per-wbetween now and the end of the window will focus on how Johnny’s situation develops.“He was given permission to have talks with a couple of clubs and over the next 48 hours we will find out what the final outcome is.“It is very important that in this window we try to find the right solution for him. But if that solution is to stay at Everton, heom new and rescheduled kick-off times to a change at the top of the table.BARCELONA GO TOP OF THE LEAGUEBarça's 5-0 win over Eibar coupled with Levante's shock victory over Real Madrid saw the blaugrana move top of the table. Lionel Messi's four-goa is somebody we didn’t want to lose in the first place.“If I’m honest with you, bringing Aiden and Lacina in were the big priorities for me. My focus now is on bringing the players back that we’ve already got.”
uropa League on Wednesday night, and have now let leads slip in their last four matches in all competitions.Speaking Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster.Brewster is expected to leave Liverpool on loan in January, with a number of Championship clubs keen.A move to the Liberty Stadium was said to be close of samba skill from Brazil, so we advise checking out Cruzeiro star Everton’s brilliant nutmeg which saw him beat Fluminense’s Ailton on the wing over in his side’s 1-0 win.
Persie and Michael Carrick looked to have the Premier League champions on course for victory until the Cottagers loanee popped up at the death.Earlier on Old Trafford had feared another famous defeat in David Moyes’ debut season when Steve Sidwell volleyed home.However, it was aiveros.The 21-year-old played a vital role in Malaga reaching the Segunda play-offs last season.A number of La Liga clubs have shown an interest in the Spaniard. However, Ontiveros would prefer a move to the Premier League, according toESPN.Last seas sign of the times that the Theatre of Dreams went crazy when Carrick fired United ahead against what has been a woeful Fulham side all year on 80 minutesBut there was still a late sting in the tail when Bent struck to salvage an unlikely point after the Red Devils had totally dominated.The hosts controlled the game but frequently looked devoid of ideas, instead resorting to 81 crosses over the 90 minutes, more than any other Premier League team has managed in a single game this season.Van Persie almost fired United ahead early on but was denied by Sascha Riether’s last dison wasn't ready to manage the club.Hodgson claimed just 13 wins in a 31-match tenure at Anfield between July 2010 and January 2011."Well Roy, no disrespect, had come from smaller clubs and I don't think he was ready to manage Liverpool," the former tch tackle and instead it was Fulham who took a shock lead through captain Sidwell.Nemanja Vidic, fresh from his announcement of leaving United at the end of the season, looked distracted and his wandering mind was punished when Lewis Holtby’s cute floated ball picked out the Fulham captain to sidefoot past David de Gea on 19 minutes.And so began United’s barrage to find an equaliser. Van Persie, Carrick, Vidic and Wayne Rooney all went close as chances passed them by. The England striker’s shot drew a particularly fine save from Maarten Stekelenburg, who had to be at his best to repel throughout the match.But over the course of the game United remained susceptible on the counter and former Red Devils man Kieran Richardson was guilty of squandering a glorious chance when he fired the ball into the heavens despite having just David de Gea to beat.However, such an attack was rare for the Rene Meulensteen’s side and they were lucky not to concede a penalty when Dan Burn handled.Still the goal was coming and finally van Persie got it as he stabbed in Juan Mata’s drilled pass. And just like buses, another goal came at once as Carrick fired the ball in via a fortunate deflection.Moyes furiously pumped his arms and Carrick celebrated widly with the relief palpable amongst the Old Trafford faithful.However, it wouldn’t last and, with just seconds left, Fulham burst forward and Bent polished off Richardson’s pass to leave United nine points adrift of Liverpool and the Champions League spots.
Liverpool Echo says Liverpool are planning to write to UEFA to voice their concerns after a pitch-invader left Adrian with an injury by gatecrashing the Super Cup cens League clash at Anfield.Atletico will defend a first-leg 1-0 lead at Liverpool for their Champions League round 16 tie.Riera said: "I know what Anfield is like, it will be very hard."The 90 minutes, on that narrow pitch, where the fans crowd in, alebrations.The Reds were toasting their 5-4 penalty-shootoupite a less than impressive start to the season.Rovers have picked up just one point from their opening two Championship games and were dumped out of the Capital One Cup by Carlisle at the first round stage.But Gray, speaking on the Weekend Sports Breakfast, said of his former club: “They certainly know how to score goals and in a couple of weeks when the players are a bit fitter you will see them climb up the table.”
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st season.His father Paul is now in charge of Blackpool and he will be desperate to keep the star forward at Bloomfield Road.But Ince says he is now focusing on helping the England youngsters do well in Israel and will then decide if he wants to make a lucrative move into the Premier League.Ince said: "I am a Blackpool player. I have a year left and I am just concentrating on doing well for the Under-21s. I will sit down after the tournament and go from there."Blackpool have given me the platform as a player and I have been given a great opportunity."I will sit down with my dad and chairman and I will talk through what is best for me. If I stay at Blackpool I will give exactly what I did last season and if not we will see what happens."
Andy Keogh scoring a debut goal four minutes from time to snatch a point for the Seasiders.Sheffield Wednesday secured an impressive 2-0 victory at Reading.Chris Maguire’s first-half penalty and Benik Afobe’s strike after the break earned the Owls the win.Leonardo Ulloa scored the only goal of the game to give Brighton all three points against Doncaster.The Argentinestriker found the net 15 minutes from time to keep Brighton in touch with the play-off places and condemn struggling Rovers to a third defeat in five matches.To make matters worse for Doncaster, they had striker Billy Sharp sent off late on.Middlesbrough and Blackburn, meanwhile, played out a goalless draw at the Riverside.It was another impressive rearguard display from Aitor Karanka’s men, but toothless Boro have scored only three league goals in the new year.Their late charge to the play-offs is faltering as a result, while Blackburn missed the chance to go seventh.Bolton and Bournemouth played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Reebok Stadium.Chung-Yong Lee and Lukas Jutkiewicz put the hosts firmly in control but the Cherries fought back to rescue a point thanks to goals from Lewis Grabban and Simon Francis.Adam Clayton ruined Wigan’s defensive record with a late strike to win an otherwise dour struggle.Clayton fired in from 20 yards on 85 minutesforhis foInternational Champions Cup chief Charlie Stillitano has revealed some transfer news for AC Milan fans.Stillitano says Milan are watching Benfica defender Ruben Dias - learning the news from club director Paolo Maldini.“Ruben Dias is a player on the radar of big clubs," he told Soccerex.“Paolo Maldini told me about him as a player Milan like."urth goal of the season,beating Wigan keeper Ali Al Habsi at his near post to claim a 1-0 win for the Terriers.Wigan had looked set to register a sixth clean sheet in eight league games until the former Leeds player struck.Charlton missed the chance to move out of the bottom three after losing 2-0 at home to Birmingham.Federico Macheda, on-loan from Manchester United, scored both the Blues’ goals to leave the Addicks two points adrift of London rivals Millwall.Second from bottom Barnsley remain five points clear of safety after they let slip a two-goal lead against Ipswich at Oakwell.The Tykes stormed into a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Chris O’Grady and Tomasz Cywka but Christophe Berra and David McGoldrick netted in the final ten minutes to rescue a point for Mick McCarthy’s men.In the early kick-off, Leeds recovered from a goal down to beat bottom club Yeovil 2-1 at Huish Park.Ishmael Miller headed the home side into the lead after 32 minutes but then missed a penalty just before half-time.That proved crucial, as Ross McCormack struck an equaliser shortly after the break before Stephen Warnock curled in a free-kick to snatch all three points for the visitors and leave Yeovil stranded at the foot of the table.
te is concerned.The former Bilbao man is mindful that this is a World Cup year and does not want to be left kicking his heels on the bench.Considering Juve landed him on a free, the Serie A giants are keeping their options open ahead of the transfer window.
compete at the highest level and wants assurances that he will be playing on a regular basis.That seems unlikely atbeing barracked by his own fans.The Welshman admits when it first happened he was shocked, but now is used to it."I think the first time it happened [being booed], it was a bit of a shock. I didn't really know how to deal with it," he told BT Sport." Fulham as the .Schwarzer says he is still unsure what the future holds but is confident he will find a new club in the next few weeks.Schwarzer said: "Iwith Real Madrid is over.Currently in Italy with Spain for the U21 Euros, the striker has confirmed he expects to leave Real this summer."I still do not know anything about my future, but I suppose I will leave Real Madrid and then we will see," said'm confident my club situation will resolve itself one way or the other."Something will be sorted out in the near future, I've got no worries about that."I've got no idea at this stage where I'm going to be so I'm open to anything."The key is playing week in, week out. That's always the key regardless of what position you play."
ls forward.“I can’t imagine Hodgson won’t start Rooney,” he told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show. “He will play inply describe N'Golo Kante as the 'best defensive midfielder in the world'.Kante is set to start against Crystal Palace in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off with Jorginho suspended, and it will be the Frenchman's first appearance since early October.Lampa any given opportunity.“It’s very tough at the top level to go into a gOle Gunnar Solskjaer now in charge, United burned off competition from Everton and Liverpool to land the 14 year-old prospect.Hansen-Aaroen had trials with the academies of all three Premier League clubs before choosing United, reports TV2.Interestiname not 100 per cent fit. We have seen this in World Cups gone by. David Beckham was in a very similar situation [in 2002] when he wasn’t quite right.“We will be playing against the elite, which Italy are. A lot of people are saying Italian football is on the decline but when we meet them in the first game it will be difficult. The Italians always come into tournaments in good form, as do the Germans.“It’s going to be a difficult game for us and we can’t be taking any passengers into that game. We need to be fully fit and raring to go.”