Archive for September, 2010

Johnson happy with display

Posted on September 30 2010 by admin

Manchester City’s goalscoring hero Adam Johnson was pleased with his display in their 1-1 Europa League draw with Juventus. The Old Lady led in Eastlands thanks to Vincenzo Iaquina’s fine strike, although Johnson’s neat off-the-ball run and finish ensured City earned a point. The former Middlesbrough winger was one of City’s main threats against the [...]

Group E round up

Posted on September 30 2010 by admin

Bate Borisov roared to the top of their group with an emphatic 4-1 over former leaders AZ Alkmaar, whilst Sheriff Tiraspol beat Dynamo Kiev. The Belarussian side took just five minutes to open the scoring when striker Vitaly Radionov scored with a header from the centre of the box to set them on their way [...]

Kuyt positive for partnership

Posted on September 30 2010 by admin

Dirk Kuyt is confident that a potential partnership with Fernando Torres can yield goals should they be given more chances. The Dutch international was given a rare start alongside the Spaniard in their goalless draw with Utrecht on Thursday in the Europa League, but they struggled to create chances. Kuyt and Torres showed some nice [...]

Roy happy to take point

Posted on September 30 2010 by admin

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admitted he was happy to gain a point in their 1-1 draw with Utrecht on Thursday. The Reds struggled throughout the game to build any pressure and create chances against the Dutch side, with star striker Fernando Torres cutting a frustrated figure up front. Hodgson’s side stay top of their group [...]

Gers announce disaster tribute

Posted on September 30 2010 by admin

Rangers and their supporters will commemorate those who lost their lives on the 40th anniversary of the Ibrox Disaster in January. A special memorial service for the families and friends will be held at Ibrox on Monday, January 3, in memory of the 66 Rangers fans who died at the end of the Old Firm [...]