Archive for May, 2010

Pair hail Cole credentials

Posted on May 31 2010 by admin

Cole: Made impact Rio Ferdinand and John Terry have hailed the qualities of Joe Cole ahead of decision day for Fabio Capello. The England boss must cut his 30-man preliminary World Cup squad down to 23 on Tuesday as the Three Lions prepare for South Africa. Cole seemed destined to miss out earlier this year [...]

Capello holds ‘positive’ talks

Posted on May 31 2010 by admin

Capello: ‘Positive’ talks Fabio Capello has spoken with Club England chairman Sir David Richard about his future as England manager. The Italian was in contact with the new chairman on Monday to discuss his Football Association contract after the resignation of Lord Triesman led to confusion over the deal. Richards and Capello spoke over [...]

Henry happy to help

Posted on May 31 2010 by admin

Sub talk: Domenech says alleged agreement ‘just gossip’ All-time leading France scorer Thierry Henry says he will accept any role he is given at the World Cup finals. Reports have claimed national team boss Raymond Domenech met the Barcelona striker early in May to inform him that he would only be named in the squad [...]

Granqvist open to Celtic move

Posted on May 31 2010 by admin

Groningen defender Andreas Granqvist has confirmed his interest in joining Celtic this summer. The former Wigan Athletic man has spent the past two seasons in Holland after failing to establish himself at the DW Stadium. The Sweden international defender has regained his form and confidence and is now interesting clubs all over the continent. Granqvist [...]

Barca still keen on Cesc

Posted on May 31 2010 by admin

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not given up on his bid to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas this summer. Fabregas told Gunners manager Arsene Wenger of his desire to leave the Emirates earlier this month following a seven-year stint at the Premier League club. And Spanish champions Barca are hoping to tempt the star [...]