Archive for March, 2008

Fabio Capello could face Italian tax case trial

Just three months after becoming England manager, Fabio Capello could face trials that could land him with millions of pounds of fines and six years in prison.

'Eduardo injury may result in better protection'

Sir Alex Ferguson has predicted that Martin Taylor's horrific tackle on the Arsenal striker, Eduardo da Silva, will change the face of English football forever.

Southampton lose £2.9m over Theo Walcott

Arsenal have agreed a settlement with Southampton on the transfer of England striker Theo Walcott which stands to save them as much as £2.9 million.

Craig Burley sticks up for Gordon Strachan

Scotland manager George Burley has expressed amazement that a section of the Celtic support is calling for Gordon Strachan to be dismissed and urged the club's board to keep their nerve.

Fernando Torres gives Liverpool cutting edge

Considering the whirlwind impact he has made in his debut campaign in English football, 'El Nino' is an appropriate nickname for Fernando Torres, the man who has Liverpool's destiny this season at his goalscoring feet.

Michael Owen relishing Kevin Keegan era

Newcastle captain is enjoying the prospect of entering a bright new era with the St James' Park manager.

Probe into Porto matches under Jose Mourinho

In a move that threatens to tarnish one of Jose Mourinho's proudest achievements, Porto were under investigation by the Portuguese League on suspicion of fixing two domestic matches in the 2003-04 season

United relishing the chance to light up Rome

Manchester United's luxury hill-top hotel appeared to boast everything Sir Alex Ferguson needed, but most importantly, it housed a squad of footballers whom Ferguson considers his “best ever”. Henry Winter reports.

Fraser Wishart predicts Gretna demise

Ailing Gretna could be just six weeks away from extinction, Fraser Wishart, the chief executive of PFA Scotland, has warned.

Fabio Capello embroiled in corruption case

Fabio Capello, the England manager, could face criminal charges after he was accused of withholding information in a corruption trial.