COSTEL PANTILIMON RELEASED BY MANCHESTER CITY, NEW ‘KEEPER COMING? Manchester City have released Romanian goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, defender Joleon Lescott, and midfielder Gareth Barry. Pantilimon, who is 6’8″ tall, played in seven Premier League games last season after Joe Hart was dropped following a poor run of form and qualified for a Barclays Premier League […]
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Pellegrini rubbishes Hart exit rumours
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has denied rumours of a January loan move to Stoke for ‘keeper Joe Hart as part of a deal to bring the Potters’ ‘keeper Asmir Begovic to the Etihad. Hart, who is set to play in goal in tomorrow’s Champions League tie against Viktoria Plzen, has recently lost his place […]
Cleverley ruled out of England friendlies
Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley has been ruled out of the England squad for the forthcoming friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil. Cleverley lasted an hour of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game in charge of Manchester United, a 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion last weekend, before he succumbed to a calf injury […]
City knocked off perch by Canaries
MAN CITY 2, NORWICH CITY 3 Manager-less Manchester City played like a ship without a rudder as they were beaten at home by Norwich City in their final Barclays Premier League match of the season. It was the visiting fans who were imitating the hosts as they celebrated each goal Poznan style as City, who […]