MAN CITY 2, BOLTON 0 An own goal by Gretar Steinsson and a predatory finish by Mario Balotelli helped City to a comfortable win over Bolton but the visitors could have suffered a heavier defeat but for some great saves by their goalkeeper Adam Bogdan. Balotelli may have scored the goal that finished off Bolton’s […]
England Euro finals setback
ENGLAND 2, HOLLAND 3 The post Capello England era began with a defeat for England at the hands of Holland at Wembley. Caretaker manager Stuart Pearce can hardly have reinforced his claims for the job on a permanent basis as the build up to the finals of Euro 2012 continued with a display which was unconvincing […]
Rooney and Cleverley out of England squad
Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley have been ruled out the England squad to face Holland this Wednesday due to injury. Rooney has still not recovered from the throat infection that kept him out of yesterday’s 2-1 win over Norwich City and the Europa League defeat against Ajax last Thursday. Tom Cleverley was replaced by Paul […]
Giggs hits winner in landmark game
NORWICH CITY 1, MAN UNITED 2. Ryan Giggs marked his 900th appearance for Manchester United with a dramatic injury time match-winning goal at Norwich City. The historic occasion could not have been better scripted with 38-year-old Giggs scoring at the death to keep United hot on the heels of leaders City. “I cannot see any […]
Evergreen Giggs chalks up 90th minute winner in his 900th match
NORWICH CITY 1, MAN UTD 2 Goals by veteran players Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs proved the value of experience to United as they kept up the push for the title through a 92nd minute winner. Sir Alex Ferguson was full of praise for the 38-year old Giggs who scored the winner deep into added […]