For an International it had the feel of a pre-season friendly. A half empty stadium in Switzerland, both sides missing many of their big names, and a game not played at full pace. For Roy Hodgson it was a return to the country whose national team he once managed and a chance to have another […]
Van Persie set for Old Trafford
Robin Van Persie is set to join Manchester United after the club announced that it had reached an agreement to sign the 29-year old Arsenal captain. The deal, believed to be in the region of £24m, is subject to a medical and agreement of personal terms. Van Persie is expected to arrive in Manchester within […]
Hart and Sturridge out of England friendly
Joe Hart and Daniel Sturridge have both been withdrawn from England duty in Wednesday’s friendly game against Italy with injury. Hart missed City’s Community Shield win over Chelsea with a back injury while former City team mate Sturridge sustained a toe injury during the game while playing for Chelsea. Hart’s absence means squad ‘keepers Jack […]
City win Community Shield
City collected the first silverware of the season after an entertaining 3-2 win over a Chelsea side who were reduced to ten men shortly after they went 1-0 up prior to half time. Fernando Torres struck after 40 minutes after Eden Hazard and Ramires bypassed the City defence after a poor clearance by Vincent Kompany. […]
Anders Lindegaard signs new United deal
Anders Lindegaard has signed a new four year deal with Manchester United, which will see him stay at the club until the end of the 2015/16 season. The 28-year old Denmark international, signed in January 2011, had won the goal-keeping gloves from David De Gea in January 2012 only for a knee injury to rob […]