In the wake of Manchester City’s UEFA Cup elimination at the hands of Hamburg (City won 2-1 but went out 4-3 on aggregate), guest writer Gareth Freeman looks at the chances of their Brazilian ‘star’ Robinho (now without a goal in 16 matches) staying at Eastlands…
That’s why we watch football. Sometimes you have to sit through the relative tedium of Wigan v Sunderland, and sometimes even the Champions League throws up duds; but then every so often you get a game like last night’s, a pulsating, thrilling, heart-stopping tie full of action, drama and intrigue. And that makes it all worthwhile…
In footballing terms, of course. The Easter weekend saw teams inch closer to promotion and to the relegation trap-door – with Luton the first to actually fall through it. We take a look through the divisions and report on the potential ups and downs (with a nod to the BBC)
It’s Easter Weekend, a key moment in the season; from here teams can put together spectacular runs of form and pull clear of relegation, push into a European spot, even clinch the title; or likewise plummet inexorably downward, unable to save themselves. Who will do what? And who will be the key players involved? We try and pick the stand-outs from this weekend… and for the rest of the season.
Chelsea produced a fantastic performance last night to overwhelm Liverpool and take a 3-1 lead back to Stamford Bridge. They will be huge favourites to progress – but still not as strong as Barcelona, who played magnificently on their way to a vintage 4-0 win over Bayern Munich (who themselves set a CL record in the last round)…
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Porto last night, bringing the total number of goals they’ve conceded to 10 in 4 matches. That’s as many as they conceded in their previous 23 games. A staggering statistic, and one that may indicate serious problems at the heart of the United backline – and a wider malaise…
Samsung, sponsors of Chelsea, are offering fans the chance to play in a ‘Legends’ game at Stamford Bridge (Don’t worry – Jonathan Wilkes is not invited). This could be your chance to live out some football fantasies – that thirty yard drive or swinging crossfield pass. You can even bawl at the ref, as Dermot Gallagher is taking charge. Read on to find out how to enter, and to see some exclusive behind the scenes Chelsea photos…
Amr Zaki did not return from international duty with Egypt – where the hell is he?! Steve Bruce doesn’t know. His agent doesn’t seem to know. But can you find him? Copy this photo with Zaki ringed, email it to us at contact@footballsup.com, and you’ll be entered into our prizedraw.
‘Kiko’ Macheda, Manchester United’s 17 year old Italian wonderkid, scored a sensational 93rd minute winner against Aston VIlla to reignite United’s title challenge. All the headlines are about him this morning (which must annoy Yossi Benayoun a little) – but if you’re anything like us you won’t know anything about him. So here is Macheda in focus…
Reflecting on the sacking of Sven Goran Eriksson as Mexico manager, guest writer Gareth Freeman looks at the career of the uncharismatic Swede and wonders if we’ll ever see him in a managerial capacity again… Is it the end fof Sven?
