Fri 26 May 06

B-Squad A-OK

Yesterday’s 2-1 defeat by Belarus in a friendly had its share of disappointments and hopeful notes for England.  Bear in mind that the first visitor goal resulted from Robert Green klanging a goalkick as he suffered a very painful groin rupture.  As a keeper myself, I can imagine what he endured and so my best wishes go out to him for a full and speedy recovery.  Sadly, he is out for duty in Germany but Liverpool’s Scott Carson has stepped into the breach.

Theo Walcott and especially Aaron Lennon received kudos for their first runouts.  I have marveled out Lennon’s bursts of speed in the box in season games and it is telling that the Belarussians had to mark him with two players.

Paul Canniff

May 26th 2006 Posted to England Team, World Cup 2006

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Back on the Virtual Pitch

Apologies to regular readers. I have just completed a move to Toronto from Eastport, NL, so I plan to catch up shortly on recent events (and there are clearly no shortage of those!).

Paul Canniff

May 26th 2006 Posted to General

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Thu 18 May 06

Rooney Ready?

Wayne Rooney says his target for return to international play is the June 20 match against Sweden.

Paul Canniff

May 18th 2006 Posted to England Team, World Cup 2006

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Day of Decision for Strikers

On May 25 Michael Owen takes to the field in a friendly against Belarus and Wayne Rooney undergoes a scan that will determine if he will be fit for World Cup duty.

Paul Canniff 

May 18th 2006 Posted to England Team, World Cup 2006

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Wed 17 May 06

Still A Good News Day for England

Though French dreams of conquest unfolded today as they have throughout history, Sol Campbell turned in an outstanding performance that bodes well for England next month.

Paul Canniff 

May 17th 2006 Posted to England Team, Arsenal FC, UEFA Champions League

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The commentariat speaks

Britain’s top newspaper columnists make their World Cup predictions - in the fertile imagination of Peter Briffa, at least.

Damian P.

May 17th 2006 Posted to General

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Tue 16 May 06

Geordies grab Glenn

Excellent news for Newcastle supporters: Glenn Roeder, who led the Mags back into Europe (yeah, it’s the Intertoto Cup, but still…), has been given the manager’s job for two more years:

Glenn Roeder admits he is fortunate to have been given the chance to manage Newcastle United after being handed a two-year contract by the club.

Roeder spent six years as a player at St James’ Park and was given the caretaker manager’s role after Graeme Souness’ exit in February.

He lifted the club to seventh in the Premiership table after guiding the Magpies to ten wins in their last 15 games of the season.

Roeder was granted a dispensation by the Premier League to keep managing the Geordies even though he doesn’t have a UEFA Pro Licence.

Damian P. 

May 16th 2006 Posted to General, Newcastle United FC

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Sun 14 May 06

The Back Story on Ballack

In today’s Guardian, Christoph Bierman of Suddeutsche Zeitung looks beyond the imminent signing of Michael Ballack by Chelsea to examine how Ballack and his game have been affected by ongoing German prejudices against Ossis — former East Germans.

Paul Canniff

May 14th 2006 Posted to General, Chelsea FC

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Fri 12 May 06

Worst. Headline. Ever.

Shay Given New Deal.

Mike C.

May 12th 2006 Posted to General, Newcastle United FC

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Glazers: Year One

The Telegraph’s Tim Rich reviews the first year of Man U’s acquisition by Malcolm Glazer.

Paul Canniff 

May 12th 2006 Posted to Manchester United FC

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