ENGLAND 1, BELGIUM 0 England head to the finals of Euro 2012 in fine spirits following back-to-back victories against Norway and Belgium at the start of Roy Hodgson’s reign as manager. Hodgson’s bow at Wembley was a winning one as England edged victory following a hard-fought and sometimes feisty friendly against opposition from the Low […]
Some notes from the England v Belgium friendly
Some things we have learned from England’s 1-0 win against Belgium at Wembley. It wasn’t a high quality performance with neither side displayed a cutting edge although both sides hit the woodwork. It’s clear that England are set up to close down space for the opposition but Roy Hodgson will be aware of the potential […]
Barton will not appeal 12 match ban
The BBC have reported that QPR midfielder and former City player Joey Barton will not be appealing the 12 match ban that was handed to him following events during QPR’s game at the Eithad Stadium against Manchester City.
Barton handed 12-match ban by FA
QPR captain and former City player Joey Barton has been handed a 12-match ban by the FA for his part in a fracas on the pitch during City’s game against QPR at the Etihad at the end of last season. Barton was sent off for an off-the-ball attack on City’s Carlos Tevez early in the […]
Injury-time heartbreak for Reds
SUNDERLAND 0, MAN UNITED 1. Manchester United saw a 20th title snatched from their grasp in a final gripping twist to the most dramatic Premier League campaign. The Reds lost on goal difference to their noisy neighbours, but that only tells half the story on an incredible final afternoon to the season. United needed to […]