Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur Update: Police now say at least 22 are dead and at least 50 have been injured in what was an apparent terror attack following the concert. According to the Associated Press, Isis is claiming responsibility for the attack, saying one of its "soldiers" is responsible. The suicide bomber, who has been identified as 22-year-old Salman Abedi, was killed in the explosion. British authorities also confirm that 12 children under the age of 16 were among those injured, and an 8-year-old girl was among those killed. Ariana spoke out about the incident in a heartbreaking tweet, and celebrities have continued to show an outpouring of love and support on social media. We will continue to update this story as additional information becomes available. Ariana Grande fans were evacuated from the singer's concert at Manchester Arena in England on Monday night after reports of multiple "explosions" at the end of the show.
- 5/23/2017
- by Brittney Stephens
- Popsugar.com
Fan Art by SharksDen
One of my most anticipated movies coming up is the big screen adaptation of Ready Player One. This is a story that encompasses a ton of the pop culture I love and grew up with. We've got some new photos and videos to share with you from the set of the film. The photos give us a look at some of the impressive set designs and the video features a car chase scene as well as footage of director Steven Spielberg hard at work. The movie is currently shooting in Birmingham, England, which is where these photos and video were taken.
The movie stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Simon Pegg, T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, T. J. Miller, Win Morisaki, Philip Zhao, Hannah John-Kamen, and Mark Rylance.
Ready Player One opens in theaters on March 30, 2018. To check out some previously-released set photos and other news regarding the highly anticipated film,...
One of my most anticipated movies coming up is the big screen adaptation of Ready Player One. This is a story that encompasses a ton of the pop culture I love and grew up with. We've got some new photos and videos to share with you from the set of the film. The photos give us a look at some of the impressive set designs and the video features a car chase scene as well as footage of director Steven Spielberg hard at work. The movie is currently shooting in Birmingham, England, which is where these photos and video were taken.
The movie stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Simon Pegg, T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, T. J. Miller, Win Morisaki, Philip Zhao, Hannah John-Kamen, and Mark Rylance.
Ready Player One opens in theaters on March 30, 2018. To check out some previously-released set photos and other news regarding the highly anticipated film,...
- 9/6/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg is currently tackling the big screen adaptation of Ernest Cline's novel "Ready Player One." The movie is currently filming in the United Kingdom, and since a lot of it is being shot outside, that means we can expect an onslaught of "leaked" images and videos from the set, uploaded by sneaky fans.
Here are a bunch of images from Ready Player One, which should instill a sense of confidence, since they seem very reminiscent of the book's dystopian future setting:
Speilberg rolls in to town. Set of #ReadyPlayerOne in City all ready for action pic @snappersk pic.twitter.com/FqJgZzPLAT
— Together Birmingham (@BirminghamWeAre) September 5, 2016
"Make England American Again" - Spielberg. That bloody phone box hider. #StevenSpielberg #Birmingham #ReadyPlayerOne pic.twitter.com/WWprL7Jftz
— Kirsty Bosley (@Bozzers) September 6, 2016
#ReadyPlayerOne @GreatCharlesSt Lionel Street. #spielberginbrum pic.twitter.com/SWQmh2v8Vi
— Great Charles Street (@GreatCharlesSt) September 5, 2016
@thisisnode Brum...
Here are a bunch of images from Ready Player One, which should instill a sense of confidence, since they seem very reminiscent of the book's dystopian future setting:
Speilberg rolls in to town. Set of #ReadyPlayerOne in City all ready for action pic @snappersk pic.twitter.com/FqJgZzPLAT
— Together Birmingham (@BirminghamWeAre) September 5, 2016
"Make England American Again" - Spielberg. That bloody phone box hider. #StevenSpielberg #Birmingham #ReadyPlayerOne pic.twitter.com/WWprL7Jftz
— Kirsty Bosley (@Bozzers) September 6, 2016
#ReadyPlayerOne @GreatCharlesSt Lionel Street. #spielberginbrum pic.twitter.com/SWQmh2v8Vi
— Great Charles Street (@GreatCharlesSt) September 5, 2016
@thisisnode Brum...
- 9/6/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire
Goodison Park was left gobsmacked when Dimitri Payet found the back of the net in the final minute, handing West Ham United a 3-2 victory over a ten-man Everton side that held a two-goal lead just 12 minutes earlier.
It was a game the Blues should have put to bed in the 69th minute when, at two-nil up, they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Muhamed Basic by Alex Song. Prolific hitman Romelu Lukaku stepped up, but his complacent spot kick was saved by Hammers stopper Adrian in the bottom corner.
This was a pivotal moment in the match as Slaven Bilic’s side pulled one back through Michail Antonio’s bullet header in the 78th minute, before Diafra Sakho levelled things up three minutes later. Payet capped off the remarkable comeback at the death, gaining possession inside the box and sliding the ball beyond...
Goodison Park was left gobsmacked when Dimitri Payet found the back of the net in the final minute, handing West Ham United a 3-2 victory over a ten-man Everton side that held a two-goal lead just 12 minutes earlier.
It was a game the Blues should have put to bed in the 69th minute when, at two-nil up, they were awarded a penalty for a foul on Muhamed Basic by Alex Song. Prolific hitman Romelu Lukaku stepped up, but his complacent spot kick was saved by Hammers stopper Adrian in the bottom corner.
This was a pivotal moment in the match as Slaven Bilic’s side pulled one back through Michail Antonio’s bullet header in the 78th minute, before Diafra Sakho levelled things up three minutes later. Payet capped off the remarkable comeback at the death, gaining possession inside the box and sliding the ball beyond...
- 3/5/2016
- by Mark Langshaw
- Obsessed with Film
Thompsod Dave Thompson/Pa Archive
After deflecting the relegation bullet with a tenuous, six-point shield the season before and losing prized asset Wayne Rooney to Manchester United, nobody was backing Everton to avoid the drop in 2004-05, and a 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal on the opening day only added credence to claims that Championship football was coming to Goodison Park.
But in true underdog fashion, David Moyes’s men defied the odds and bounced back from the Gunners drubbing, won five of their next six matches, and emerged as unlikely title challengers at Christmas.
They kept up the pace with table-topping Chelsea and eventual runners-up Arsenal throughout the first half of the season, but their bid for the Premier League crown fizzled out with the sale of midfield lynchpin Thomas Gravesen to La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Although they stumbled over the finish line, with a humbling 7-0 battering...
After deflecting the relegation bullet with a tenuous, six-point shield the season before and losing prized asset Wayne Rooney to Manchester United, nobody was backing Everton to avoid the drop in 2004-05, and a 4-1 home defeat to Arsenal on the opening day only added credence to claims that Championship football was coming to Goodison Park.
But in true underdog fashion, David Moyes’s men defied the odds and bounced back from the Gunners drubbing, won five of their next six matches, and emerged as unlikely title challengers at Christmas.
They kept up the pace with table-topping Chelsea and eventual runners-up Arsenal throughout the first half of the season, but their bid for the Premier League crown fizzled out with the sale of midfield lynchpin Thomas Gravesen to La Liga giants Real Madrid.
Although they stumbled over the finish line, with a humbling 7-0 battering...
- 2/17/2016
- by Mark Langshaw
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive
The Premier League is often portrayed as a place where noble gladiators clash, each striving to do their best for their teams and potentially transforming themselves into legends in the process. Many players are heroes to millions around the world for their weekend exploits, and enjoy such fame and stature it can be hard to forget that they are just as human as the rest of us.
Seemingly every season, the league is rocked by at least one scandal involving the abhorrent behaviour of at least one high profile player. Misdemeanours range from the violent to the sexual; incidents include career-ending tackles, anti-Semitic hand gestures, shameless drug abuse, and assaults upon fans.
As much as fans and media outlets pretend to be outraged by the behaviour of the league’s most controversial players, there is a clear undercurrent of glee and excitement whenever such an incident...
The Premier League is often portrayed as a place where noble gladiators clash, each striving to do their best for their teams and potentially transforming themselves into legends in the process. Many players are heroes to millions around the world for their weekend exploits, and enjoy such fame and stature it can be hard to forget that they are just as human as the rest of us.
Seemingly every season, the league is rocked by at least one scandal involving the abhorrent behaviour of at least one high profile player. Misdemeanours range from the violent to the sexual; incidents include career-ending tackles, anti-Semitic hand gestures, shameless drug abuse, and assaults upon fans.
As much as fans and media outlets pretend to be outraged by the behaviour of the league’s most controversial players, there is a clear undercurrent of glee and excitement whenever such an incident...
- 5/14/2015
- by Jack G King
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive
As is befitting the world’s most popular sport, football books have become big business over the last 25 years. The range of books on the market is vast and varied, offering the reader anything from tactical analysis to social commentary and at the other end of the spectrum, you have the by-the-numbers autobiographies.
The popularity of football is ever growing and so is our exposure to it. On any given day you can turn on the TV or open your laptop and within minutes be watching football from anywhere in the world. This increased exposure, along with other media such as Football Manager and its enormously detailed database of players, has given us the chance to enrich our football knowledge.
With all this football a mere click of a mouse or a thumb on the TV remote away, the opportunity to learn more about football and...
As is befitting the world’s most popular sport, football books have become big business over the last 25 years. The range of books on the market is vast and varied, offering the reader anything from tactical analysis to social commentary and at the other end of the spectrum, you have the by-the-numbers autobiographies.
The popularity of football is ever growing and so is our exposure to it. On any given day you can turn on the TV or open your laptop and within minutes be watching football from anywhere in the world. This increased exposure, along with other media such as Football Manager and its enormously detailed database of players, has given us the chance to enrich our football knowledge.
With all this football a mere click of a mouse or a thumb on the TV remote away, the opportunity to learn more about football and...
- 3/14/2015
- by Chris Dowding
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Empics Sport
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has jumped to the defence of midfielder Ross Barkley after the latest diving criticism.
Barkley received a booking in the game against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon when he went down under pressure from Frank Lampard.
Replays have since shown that there was contact between the pair but the referee deemed it otherwise and gave the young England starlet a yellow card for simulation. This incident follows one of similar nature last month where he was accused of diving in the 2-1 win over West Ham at Goodison Park.
Martinez has since came out and expressed his disappointment at the yellow card, questioning how referee Andre Marriner gave Manchester City a match-winning penalty for a similar type of incident yet booked Barkley.
“I couldn’t believe the yellow card. I’m more hurt by that than the penalty decision,” said the Everton boss.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has jumped to the defence of midfielder Ross Barkley after the latest diving criticism.
Barkley received a booking in the game against Manchester City on Saturday afternoon when he went down under pressure from Frank Lampard.
Replays have since shown that there was contact between the pair but the referee deemed it otherwise and gave the young England starlet a yellow card for simulation. This incident follows one of similar nature last month where he was accused of diving in the 2-1 win over West Ham at Goodison Park.
Martinez has since came out and expressed his disappointment at the yellow card, questioning how referee Andre Marriner gave Manchester City a match-winning penalty for a similar type of incident yet booked Barkley.
“I couldn’t believe the yellow card. I’m more hurt by that than the penalty decision,” said the Everton boss.
- 12/8/2014
- by Sean Lunt
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive
They pull on that international jersey and they are free. Free from the shackles and plague of domestic football, where they have failed time and time again to establish themselves at Anfield. It goes without saying that Liverpool supporters have seen a plethora of underwhelming players come and go, from star signings who under-performed to nobodies plucked from the unknown.
However, when these players don the jersey of their nation, a different beast is awoken. They become at one with their kin’s people, embracing the superstardom and sense of responsibility that accompanies the honour of representing their nation.
Take for example Milan Baros – for three seasons he floundered in front of goal, missing guilt-edged opportunity after guilt-edged opportunity. As soon as the Czech manager tossed him a jersey, however, he subsequently banged them in as if goals were going out of fashion, picking up the...
They pull on that international jersey and they are free. Free from the shackles and plague of domestic football, where they have failed time and time again to establish themselves at Anfield. It goes without saying that Liverpool supporters have seen a plethora of underwhelming players come and go, from star signings who under-performed to nobodies plucked from the unknown.
However, when these players don the jersey of their nation, a different beast is awoken. They become at one with their kin’s people, embracing the superstardom and sense of responsibility that accompanies the honour of representing their nation.
Take for example Milan Baros – for three seasons he floundered in front of goal, missing guilt-edged opportunity after guilt-edged opportunity. As soon as the Czech manager tossed him a jersey, however, he subsequently banged them in as if goals were going out of fashion, picking up the...
- 11/14/2014
- by Michael Ramsay
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
There seems to be a common perception that Arsene Wenger is something of a genius in the transfer market. While he has discovered some gems and delivered them to north London for pittance, the right word to describe his business in the transfer world would be ‘unpredictable’. Having to juggle the responsibilities of sustaining a title challenge with a financially-troubled club – plagued for years by the debts amassed from the creation of the Emirates Stadium in 2006 – while attempting to attract some of the continent’s finest players is certainly no mean feat.
While Wenger spent much of the late 90’s and early 00’s trusting his instinct and placing his unyielding faith in little-known youth players, he spent a period of five years following the move to the Emirates plucking ‘strange’ signings from the bargain basement.
When a manager had such a belief in his own principles regarding youth,...
There seems to be a common perception that Arsene Wenger is something of a genius in the transfer market. While he has discovered some gems and delivered them to north London for pittance, the right word to describe his business in the transfer world would be ‘unpredictable’. Having to juggle the responsibilities of sustaining a title challenge with a financially-troubled club – plagued for years by the debts amassed from the creation of the Emirates Stadium in 2006 – while attempting to attract some of the continent’s finest players is certainly no mean feat.
While Wenger spent much of the late 90’s and early 00’s trusting his instinct and placing his unyielding faith in little-known youth players, he spent a period of five years following the move to the Emirates plucking ‘strange’ signings from the bargain basement.
When a manager had such a belief in his own principles regarding youth,...
- 11/9/2014
- by Michael Ramsay
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire
David moves has been talking to the Telegraph to admit – unsurprisingly – that he’s ready to get back into management should the right job come along. Inevitably, given the fact that the former Everton and Man Utd boss has been topping some polls for who fans want as the next Newcastle boss, the conclusion for some will be that Newcastle is the right job he’s waiting for.
He has said that he would be happy to work abroad, since Britain doesn’t export enough managerial talent to balance all the foreign coaches given top jobs here:
“You look at how well Terry Venables did in Spain and how well Bobby Robson did – they are up there with the great managers and both had periods working in Europe.”
“It’s good that we have good managers like Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger in this country but...
David moves has been talking to the Telegraph to admit – unsurprisingly – that he’s ready to get back into management should the right job come along. Inevitably, given the fact that the former Everton and Man Utd boss has been topping some polls for who fans want as the next Newcastle boss, the conclusion for some will be that Newcastle is the right job he’s waiting for.
He has said that he would be happy to work abroad, since Britain doesn’t export enough managerial talent to balance all the foreign coaches given top jobs here:
“You look at how well Terry Venables did in Spain and how well Bobby Robson did – they are up there with the great managers and both had periods working in Europe.”
“It’s good that we have good managers like Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger in this country but...
- 10/12/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Despite having only four first-team centre-backs at the club (and with new signing Jamaal Lascelles at Forest for the rest of the season), Newcastle are about to let Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa leave the club, with a loan move to Roma in the offing.
That deal would include a permanent option – though only because it is a legal requirement – but will leave Newcastle woefully short of options. In effect, the decision to let him go is weakening arguably the weakest defence in the league, and that cannot stand.
The suggestion then – thanks to recent links with Toby Alderweireld among others – is that Newcastle will now be moving to bring another defender in to cover the outgoing Frenchman. Right now, the most enduring link is to Man City’s Serbian stopper Matija Nastasic who is available for a move.
According to Sky Sports, the Magpies are...
Despite having only four first-team centre-backs at the club (and with new signing Jamaal Lascelles at Forest for the rest of the season), Newcastle are about to let Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa leave the club, with a loan move to Roma in the offing.
That deal would include a permanent option – though only because it is a legal requirement – but will leave Newcastle woefully short of options. In effect, the decision to let him go is weakening arguably the weakest defence in the league, and that cannot stand.
The suggestion then – thanks to recent links with Toby Alderweireld among others – is that Newcastle will now be moving to bring another defender in to cover the outgoing Frenchman. Right now, the most enduring link is to Man City’s Serbian stopper Matija Nastasic who is available for a move.
According to Sky Sports, the Magpies are...
- 9/1/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Team News
Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko could start despite an injury scare during his side’s 3-1 win over Liverpool on Monday while strike partner Sergio Aguero is in line for his first start of the Premier League season. However, new signing Eliaquim Mangala is not yet ready to play.
Stoke should have Bojan Krkic at their disposal with the on-loan forward returning to training on Thursday following a rib injury. Phil Bardsley is a doubt with a knee problem while defensive colleague Geoff Cameron also faces a spell on the sidelines with an injury of his own.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won seven successive league games at home to Stoke, including all six previous encounters in the Premier League without conceding a goal.
City have managed seven consecutive league wins – two shy of their club record, set in 1912.
Stoke’s...
Team News
Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko could start despite an injury scare during his side’s 3-1 win over Liverpool on Monday while strike partner Sergio Aguero is in line for his first start of the Premier League season. However, new signing Eliaquim Mangala is not yet ready to play.
Stoke should have Bojan Krkic at their disposal with the on-loan forward returning to training on Thursday following a rib injury. Phil Bardsley is a doubt with a knee problem while defensive colleague Geoff Cameron also faces a spell on the sidelines with an injury of his own.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won seven successive league games at home to Stoke, including all six previous encounters in the Premier League without conceding a goal.
City have managed seven consecutive league wins – two shy of their club record, set in 1912.
Stoke’s...
- 8/30/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
The sight of the Barclay’s Premier League back on our television screens is a reminder that we are now entering the final few weeks before EA Sports release their latest football simulation game, FIFA 15. The domestic game resumed in England last weekend following a three-month break punctuated by the World Cup and it won’t be long until we can start replicating the ‘beautiful game’ on our consoles.
’15 is due for release on September 26 here in the United Kingdom with a free playable demo due out early next month, and though we have some waiting left to do, that hasn’t stopped one or two leaks from seeping through the cracks in the world wide web. Earlier this month we brought you 11 Leaked Man Utd Player Ratings after stumbling over a list that appeared to detail some of the Red Devil’s point scores.
The sight of the Barclay’s Premier League back on our television screens is a reminder that we are now entering the final few weeks before EA Sports release their latest football simulation game, FIFA 15. The domestic game resumed in England last weekend following a three-month break punctuated by the World Cup and it won’t be long until we can start replicating the ‘beautiful game’ on our consoles.
’15 is due for release on September 26 here in the United Kingdom with a free playable demo due out early next month, and though we have some waiting left to do, that hasn’t stopped one or two leaks from seeping through the cracks in the world wide web. Earlier this month we brought you 11 Leaked Man Utd Player Ratings after stumbling over a list that appeared to detail some of the Red Devil’s point scores.
- 8/19/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Despite speculation that Manchester City’s almost forgotten man Micah Richards was on the verge of a move to Sunderland, the former England defender now seems more likely to move to the Black Cats’ great rivals across the Tyne/Wear divide in Newcastle.
Before the ink on reports linking Richards to a move to Wearside were even dried, speculation grew that he would instead be following in the rumoured footsteps of Papiss Cisse to snub Sunderland for a move to Newcastle. That prompted enough betting that Newcastle leap-frogged Sunderland in the odds to as short as 1/2 with Skybet, announcing the Magpies as the new run-away favourites to sign the player.
Newcastle have been linked with Richards for some time now, and the start of July saw fresh speculation that Alan Pardew was going to try and add him to his squad. The benefit...
Despite speculation that Manchester City’s almost forgotten man Micah Richards was on the verge of a move to Sunderland, the former England defender now seems more likely to move to the Black Cats’ great rivals across the Tyne/Wear divide in Newcastle.
Before the ink on reports linking Richards to a move to Wearside were even dried, speculation grew that he would instead be following in the rumoured footsteps of Papiss Cisse to snub Sunderland for a move to Newcastle. That prompted enough betting that Newcastle leap-frogged Sunderland in the odds to as short as 1/2 with Skybet, announcing the Magpies as the new run-away favourites to sign the player.
Newcastle have been linked with Richards for some time now, and the start of July saw fresh speculation that Alan Pardew was going to try and add him to his squad. The benefit...
- 8/15/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Hungarian side Ferencváros was marred by striker Didier Drogba being taken off with an ankle ligament injury which early reports suggest may rule the Ivorian striker out for up to six months. If true, the injury will throw a major spanner in the plans of manager José Mourinho, whose striking options ahead of the new season would be limited to £32m new signing Diego Costa, untested in the Premier League, and the decidedly unprolific Fernando Torres, who has yet to score more than eight Premier League goals in any of his three and a half seasons at the club.
The injury was suffered following an innocuous collision with Ferencváros keeper Denes Dibusz in the 20th minute. The Ivorian landed heavily and required immediate treatment from the Chelsea medical team, but returned to the field shortly after. After struggling to shake the injury off,...
Chelsea’s 2-1 victory against Hungarian side Ferencváros was marred by striker Didier Drogba being taken off with an ankle ligament injury which early reports suggest may rule the Ivorian striker out for up to six months. If true, the injury will throw a major spanner in the plans of manager José Mourinho, whose striking options ahead of the new season would be limited to £32m new signing Diego Costa, untested in the Premier League, and the decidedly unprolific Fernando Torres, who has yet to score more than eight Premier League goals in any of his three and a half seasons at the club.
The injury was suffered following an innocuous collision with Ferencváros keeper Denes Dibusz in the 20th minute. The Ivorian landed heavily and required immediate treatment from the Chelsea medical team, but returned to the field shortly after. After struggling to shake the injury off,...
- 8/11/2014
- by Xander Markham
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
According to reports emerging from French daily L’Equipe, Chelsea might be looking to bolster their attacking options with a sensational move to bring Didier Drogba back to the club after his release from Galatasaray.
Chelsea will head into the season with new signing Diego Costa as their main attacking threat, but with Romelu Lukaku once more linked with a loan move away fro the club, Samuel Eto’o released and Demba Ba subject to interest from both Everton and Newcastle, they will need some more options if they want to challenge Man City for the league title.
Free agent Drogba had been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, but Jose Mourinho wants to bring the striker back the club where he made a huge impact before moving to Turkey, and though his age is advancing, he still scored two goals last season in the Champions League,...
According to reports emerging from French daily L’Equipe, Chelsea might be looking to bolster their attacking options with a sensational move to bring Didier Drogba back to the club after his release from Galatasaray.
Chelsea will head into the season with new signing Diego Costa as their main attacking threat, but with Romelu Lukaku once more linked with a loan move away fro the club, Samuel Eto’o released and Demba Ba subject to interest from both Everton and Newcastle, they will need some more options if they want to challenge Man City for the league title.
Free agent Drogba had been heavily linked with a move to Juventus, but Jose Mourinho wants to bring the striker back the club where he made a huge impact before moving to Turkey, and though his age is advancing, he still scored two goals last season in the Champions League,...
- 7/12/2014
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Manchester United is one of the world’s biggest clubs, despite their torrid season last time out, where they finished 7th amid a series of fallouts and poor showings. After 26 years of Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm, it was always going to be a season of transition. They did not play well at all and players like Wayne Rooney nearly left the club, with the majestic Ryan Giggs also retiring.
However, the list of players who regret leaving Man United could still fill several books. These players range from talents full of youthful promise who drifted into obscurity to experienced players who left for pastures new who found out that the grass was not greener on the other side. Sometimes sticking is better than twisting in life. The list of successful one-club men at United like Giggs, Paul Scholes and Bobby Charlton is testament to this fact.
Manchester United is one of the world’s biggest clubs, despite their torrid season last time out, where they finished 7th amid a series of fallouts and poor showings. After 26 years of Sir Alex Ferguson at the helm, it was always going to be a season of transition. They did not play well at all and players like Wayne Rooney nearly left the club, with the majestic Ryan Giggs also retiring.
However, the list of players who regret leaving Man United could still fill several books. These players range from talents full of youthful promise who drifted into obscurity to experienced players who left for pastures new who found out that the grass was not greener on the other side. Sometimes sticking is better than twisting in life. The list of successful one-club men at United like Giggs, Paul Scholes and Bobby Charlton is testament to this fact.
- 7/9/2014
- by Sam Curran
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Everton Fc may not be one of the most glamorous clubs in the Premier league but they still pack quite a punch on match day. Without the funds of a Russian Oligarch or Qatari Sheikh, Moyes, Martinez and co. have instead been forced into the Harry Redknapp school of wheeling and dealing.
Here is a list of the 10 players Everton outlandishly tried to acquire given such modest funds. Pure speculation/ nonsense shall not be taken into account. Toffee fans from all over can argue Messi was close to signing with the prospect of Europa League football, but we all know this kind of claim has no standing.
Instead, we will look at potential stars who came close to but ultimately decided against a move to the blue half of Merseyside.
Let’s start the countdown;
The post 10 Players You Didn’t Know Everton...
Everton Fc may not be one of the most glamorous clubs in the Premier league but they still pack quite a punch on match day. Without the funds of a Russian Oligarch or Qatari Sheikh, Moyes, Martinez and co. have instead been forced into the Harry Redknapp school of wheeling and dealing.
Here is a list of the 10 players Everton outlandishly tried to acquire given such modest funds. Pure speculation/ nonsense shall not be taken into account. Toffee fans from all over can argue Messi was close to signing with the prospect of Europa League football, but we all know this kind of claim has no standing.
Instead, we will look at potential stars who came close to but ultimately decided against a move to the blue half of Merseyside.
Let’s start the countdown;
The post 10 Players You Didn’t Know Everton...
- 6/14/2014
- by Finlay Hutchison
- Obsessed with Film
Justin Bieber should be prosecuted for Felony vandalism for egging his neighbor's house ... this according to the L.A. County Sheriff's honcho who investigated the case.Lt. Dave Thompson tells TMZ ... it's pretty simple. Justin caused $20,000 in damage, he's caught dead to rights on video, and justice requires a prosecution for felony vandalism.Thompson -- who executed the search warrant on Bieber's home -- says he'll be one unhappy guy if the D.A. decides to file misdemeanor charges,...
- 5/12/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Date: 7th May Venue: Etihad Stadium Kick off: 7:45pm
Manchester City host Aston Villa as they look to close in on their second Premier League title in three seasons.
Team News
Man City will have to contend without Argentine striker Sergio Aguero, who limped off with a groin problem against Everton on Saturday.
Midfielders Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas both return though, the Ivorian was taken off as a precaution at Goodison Park while Navas has recovered from an ankle injury.
Aston Villa’s main concern is the fitness of striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, who was forced off with a knee problem against Hull at the weekend.
Villa will also be without defender Joe Bennett, who’s ankle injury has seen him miss the last two matches.
Key Stats
Man City will be confident going into the match, having won 10 of their...
Date: 7th May Venue: Etihad Stadium Kick off: 7:45pm
Manchester City host Aston Villa as they look to close in on their second Premier League title in three seasons.
Team News
Man City will have to contend without Argentine striker Sergio Aguero, who limped off with a groin problem against Everton on Saturday.
Midfielders Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas both return though, the Ivorian was taken off as a precaution at Goodison Park while Navas has recovered from an ankle injury.
Aston Villa’s main concern is the fitness of striker Gabriel Agbonlahor, who was forced off with a knee problem against Hull at the weekend.
Villa will also be without defender Joe Bennett, who’s ankle injury has seen him miss the last two matches.
Key Stats
Man City will be confident going into the match, having won 10 of their...
- 5/7/2014
- by Simon Collings
- Obsessed with Film
Thompsod Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
As the curtain on another exhilarating Premier League season prepares to be drawn the creaking sound of the rumour mill can be faintly heard creaking into gear as the countdown towards another transfer window begins.
Another summer of wild rumour, absurd hearsay and ludicrous conjecture is in store, no more so than at Newcastle where the gossip grapevine flourishes during a period when even the most pragmatic of Newcastle fanatics will allow themselves a second to dream of the impossible before the cold, merciless slap of reality awakens them.
In contrast to the penny pinching policy enforced by the clubs top brass nowadays the Toon weren’t afraid to be bold and chase the biggest stars on the planet in the years before Mike Ashley’s moratorium on all forms of recruitment.
Here are eight big name stars that came close to...
As the curtain on another exhilarating Premier League season prepares to be drawn the creaking sound of the rumour mill can be faintly heard creaking into gear as the countdown towards another transfer window begins.
Another summer of wild rumour, absurd hearsay and ludicrous conjecture is in store, no more so than at Newcastle where the gossip grapevine flourishes during a period when even the most pragmatic of Newcastle fanatics will allow themselves a second to dream of the impossible before the cold, merciless slap of reality awakens them.
In contrast to the penny pinching policy enforced by the clubs top brass nowadays the Toon weren’t afraid to be bold and chase the biggest stars on the planet in the years before Mike Ashley’s moratorium on all forms of recruitment.
Here are eight big name stars that came close to...
- 5/5/2014
- by Jak Penny
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
The Chosen One has gone. After months of speculation about the future of Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement David Moyes, Manchester United have finally pulled the trigger after what can only be described as a woeful season for the former Premier League champions, a season epitomised by a lifeless, uninspired 2-0 defeat against Moyes’ old club Everton last weekend. While few will disagree with the sacking of Moyes, what this saga proves is that football has moved on, times have changed.
Prior to Moyes’s appointment back in 2013, Manchester United were lauded for their history of loyalty, demonstrating the lone fight against modern football’s relentless attitude of sacking managers after a string of poor results. The chopping and changing of managers within the modern game is frantic and arguably at times barbaric in its justification. With Moyes however, Manchester United were seen...
The Chosen One has gone. After months of speculation about the future of Sir Alex Ferguson’s replacement David Moyes, Manchester United have finally pulled the trigger after what can only be described as a woeful season for the former Premier League champions, a season epitomised by a lifeless, uninspired 2-0 defeat against Moyes’ old club Everton last weekend. While few will disagree with the sacking of Moyes, what this saga proves is that football has moved on, times have changed.
Prior to Moyes’s appointment back in 2013, Manchester United were lauded for their history of loyalty, demonstrating the lone fight against modern football’s relentless attitude of sacking managers after a string of poor results. The chopping and changing of managers within the modern game is frantic and arguably at times barbaric in its justification. With Moyes however, Manchester United were seen...
- 4/22/2014
- by Niall McLoughlin
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Tuesday, March 25 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Manchester City extend their wining run in Manchester derbys when they face neighbours United at Old Trafford on Tuesday?
Team News
Manchester United will be without Robin van Persie due to a knee injury the striker sustained in the Champions League last-16 second leg win over Olympiakos.
Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and Chris Smalling are doubts while captain Nemanja Vidic completes a two-match suspension after being sent off against Liverpool.
City will be without their top goalscorer Sergio Aguero after the Argentinian picked up a muscle injury, while Matija Nastasic (knee) also misses out.
Captain Vincent Kompany returns from a one-match suspension.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won four of the last five meetings with Manchester United, including a 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium in September.
City have also won on their last two visits to Old Trafford.
Date: Tuesday, March 25 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Manchester City extend their wining run in Manchester derbys when they face neighbours United at Old Trafford on Tuesday?
Team News
Manchester United will be without Robin van Persie due to a knee injury the striker sustained in the Champions League last-16 second leg win over Olympiakos.
Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and Chris Smalling are doubts while captain Nemanja Vidic completes a two-match suspension after being sent off against Liverpool.
City will be without their top goalscorer Sergio Aguero after the Argentinian picked up a muscle injury, while Matija Nastasic (knee) also misses out.
Captain Vincent Kompany returns from a one-match suspension.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won four of the last five meetings with Manchester United, including a 4-1 win at the Etihad Stadium in September.
City have also won on their last two visits to Old Trafford.
- 3/25/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Despite reports that a plea deal is underway in connection with the allegations that Justin Bieber egged his neighbor's home, a source in the District Attorney's office tells E! News that no decision has been made yet. Meanwhile, Lt. Dave Thompson of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department spoke to E! News exclusively on Wednesday and said that his department "presented the case as a felony and still believes it's a felony crime." He added, though, that "the Da has not given any indication on their decisions and there's been no discussion of a plea deal to their knowledge." And while Thompson stated that "the Lasd isn't pushing for jail time," he also noted...
- 3/19/2014
- E! Online
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Date: Wednesday, March 12 Venue: Nou Camp Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Manchester City overcome a two goal deficit when they face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 encounter at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening?
Team News
Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino has virtually a fully-fit squad to select from as his side prepare to welcome Manchester City to the Nou Camp.
Reserve goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto returns from a back injury but Jonathan dos Santos and Isaac Cuenca are sidelined.
Manchester City will be without Martin Demichelis following his red card in the first leg while centre-back colleague Matija Nastasic is out with a knee injury, meaning Joleon Lescott should start.
Sergio Aguero is fit again after missing out a fortnight ago due to a hamstring injury, but strike partner Stevan Jovetic is absent with a hamstring problem of his own.
Date: Wednesday, March 12 Venue: Nou Camp Kick-Off: 19:45
Can Manchester City overcome a two goal deficit when they face Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 encounter at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening?
Team News
Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino has virtually a fully-fit squad to select from as his side prepare to welcome Manchester City to the Nou Camp.
Reserve goalkeeper Jose Manuel Pinto returns from a back injury but Jonathan dos Santos and Isaac Cuenca are sidelined.
Manchester City will be without Martin Demichelis following his red card in the first leg while centre-back colleague Matija Nastasic is out with a knee injury, meaning Joleon Lescott should start.
Sergio Aguero is fit again after missing out a fortnight ago due to a hamstring injury, but strike partner Stevan Jovetic is absent with a hamstring problem of his own.
- 3/12/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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There is no doubt that Irish attacking midfielder Wes Hoolahan is a big fans favourite, but he doesn’t quite figure so prominently in Chris Hughton’s first team plans. The 31-year-old has only started six league games this season; the latest in Norwich’s 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa probably being the most surprising of all, due to the lack of time on the pitch he has had this season.
It looked likely that the player would leave the club in the January transfer window, but not move was blocked by the player. However, it’s unlikely that the player will still be at Carrow Road beyond this summer – unless something changes dramatically in terms of the number of games that he gets to play.
Therefore, with all of that in mind – this slideshow is designed to look at who Norwich may...
There is no doubt that Irish attacking midfielder Wes Hoolahan is a big fans favourite, but he doesn’t quite figure so prominently in Chris Hughton’s first team plans. The 31-year-old has only started six league games this season; the latest in Norwich’s 4-1 defeat against Aston Villa probably being the most surprising of all, due to the lack of time on the pitch he has had this season.
It looked likely that the player would leave the club in the January transfer window, but not move was blocked by the player. However, it’s unlikely that the player will still be at Carrow Road beyond this summer – unless something changes dramatically in terms of the number of games that he gets to play.
Therefore, with all of that in mind – this slideshow is designed to look at who Norwich may...
- 3/6/2014
- by James Kent
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Date: Tuesday, February 25 Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester United might be out of all domestic cup competitions, but they’re still in with a shot of winning the Champions League, starting tonight against Olympiakos.
Team News
Manchester United will be without defensive duo Jonny Evans and Phil Jones for their Champions League last-16 first leg encounter with Olympiakos.
Jones (hip) and Evans (calf) have not travelled while midfielders Nani (hamstring) and record signing Juan Mata (ineligibility) have also stayed at home.
However, striker Danny Welbeck is fit again after injury.
Olympiakos’s top-scorer Javier Saviola misses out with a thigh problem.
Kostas Mitroglou signed for Fulham in the January transfer window, and Marko Scepovic is cup-tied, meaning a rare start for 21-year-old Michael Olaitan.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll is expected to be on the bench against his old club.
Date: Tuesday, February 25 Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Athens Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester United might be out of all domestic cup competitions, but they’re still in with a shot of winning the Champions League, starting tonight against Olympiakos.
Team News
Manchester United will be without defensive duo Jonny Evans and Phil Jones for their Champions League last-16 first leg encounter with Olympiakos.
Jones (hip) and Evans (calf) have not travelled while midfielders Nani (hamstring) and record signing Juan Mata (ineligibility) have also stayed at home.
However, striker Danny Welbeck is fit again after injury.
Olympiakos’s top-scorer Javier Saviola misses out with a thigh problem.
Kostas Mitroglou signed for Fulham in the January transfer window, and Marko Scepovic is cup-tied, meaning a rare start for 21-year-old Michael Olaitan.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Roy Carroll is expected to be on the bench against his old club.
- 2/25/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Date: Saturday, February 22 Venue: Etihad Stadium Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Manchester City respond positively following their defeat against Barcelona on Tuesday and get their Premier League campaign back on track against Stoke?
Team News
Manchester City continue to be without their top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Captain Vincent Kompany has however recovered from a hamstring injury of his own, after picking up a strain against Barcelona, though centre-back colleague Matija Nastasic (knee) is out.
Stoke could be without Oussama Assaidi until April after the winger damaged knee ligaments during the club’s warm weather break in Dubai.
Striker John Guidetti, on loan from City, is ineligible to face his parent club.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won all of their previous five Premier League games against Stoke at home, scoring a combined 14 goals without reply.
However, Stoke did...
Date: Saturday, February 22 Venue: Etihad Stadium Kick-Off: 15:00
Can Manchester City respond positively following their defeat against Barcelona on Tuesday and get their Premier League campaign back on track against Stoke?
Team News
Manchester City continue to be without their top goalscorer Sergio Aguero, who remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Captain Vincent Kompany has however recovered from a hamstring injury of his own, after picking up a strain against Barcelona, though centre-back colleague Matija Nastasic (knee) is out.
Stoke could be without Oussama Assaidi until April after the winger damaged knee ligaments during the club’s warm weather break in Dubai.
Striker John Guidetti, on loan from City, is ineligible to face his parent club.
Key Stats
Manchester City have won all of their previous five Premier League games against Stoke at home, scoring a combined 14 goals without reply.
However, Stoke did...
- 2/21/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
The Champions League made its long-awaited return this week but the Barclays Premier League teams have Everest-esque mountains to climb in the second legs if they are to progress. At the 90 minute stage in both ties, Man City and Arsenal both find themselves 2-0 down against Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively.
Optimism was rife amongst City fans before the game. With their free-flowing attacking home form they were relishing the chance to play the team Jose Mourinho labelled “the worst Barca team in years”. Arsenal were quietly confident as well, after their fantastic league form this year and their new-found resilience, which was arguably born when they defeated Bayern 2-0 in the Allianz Arena in last year’s Champions League.
Unfortunately it was a familiar story for the English teams as they were simply outplayed and passed into submission by their opponents. Both...
The Champions League made its long-awaited return this week but the Barclays Premier League teams have Everest-esque mountains to climb in the second legs if they are to progress. At the 90 minute stage in both ties, Man City and Arsenal both find themselves 2-0 down against Barcelona and Bayern Munich respectively.
Optimism was rife amongst City fans before the game. With their free-flowing attacking home form they were relishing the chance to play the team Jose Mourinho labelled “the worst Barca team in years”. Arsenal were quietly confident as well, after their fantastic league form this year and their new-found resilience, which was arguably born when they defeated Bayern 2-0 in the Allianz Arena in last year’s Champions League.
Unfortunately it was a familiar story for the English teams as they were simply outplayed and passed into submission by their opponents. Both...
- 2/21/2014
- by Alex Newell
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
As the Premier League approaches its business end, the title race is beginning to slim down, and the relegation battle is starting to take real shape, with a few chairmen beginning to get very nervous at the prospect of losing out on the money-spinning Premier League life.
This weekend sees a number of key matches at both these opposing ends. Liverpool are hosting leaders Arsenal, while Everton must travel to North London to face Tottenham. With only eight points separating the bottom 11 teams, and five points between tenth place Aston Villa and the bottom three, there are four clashes this weekend that could be described as the dreaded ‘six-pointer.’ Points are becoming ever-more hard fought, with European places up for grabs, and players looking to impress their international managers for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
Where will the points be going this weekend?...
As the Premier League approaches its business end, the title race is beginning to slim down, and the relegation battle is starting to take real shape, with a few chairmen beginning to get very nervous at the prospect of losing out on the money-spinning Premier League life.
This weekend sees a number of key matches at both these opposing ends. Liverpool are hosting leaders Arsenal, while Everton must travel to North London to face Tottenham. With only eight points separating the bottom 11 teams, and five points between tenth place Aston Villa and the bottom three, there are four clashes this weekend that could be described as the dreaded ‘six-pointer.’ Points are becoming ever-more hard fought, with European places up for grabs, and players looking to impress their international managers for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
Where will the points be going this weekend?...
- 2/7/2014
- by Gerard Walton
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
It is clear that Manchester United are not the battering ram of old. They have slipped down the table, been thrown out of the cups and have players not playing, but tagging along for the ride, which is going downhill – and fast. It is key for their revival that they have to improve in five key areas, on and off the pitch.
Here is my list of areas where Manchester United need to beef up, bring back or face the death penalty.
5. The Managerial Situation
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There is no doubt in my mind that David Moyes is drowning in his own vision. He was brought in to succeed after the shock of Sir Alex Ferguson leaving. It was never going to be an easy job taking over from a man, considered a legend, master and hero of the game.
It is clear that Manchester United are not the battering ram of old. They have slipped down the table, been thrown out of the cups and have players not playing, but tagging along for the ride, which is going downhill – and fast. It is key for their revival that they have to improve in five key areas, on and off the pitch.
Here is my list of areas where Manchester United need to beef up, bring back or face the death penalty.
5. The Managerial Situation
Owen Humphreys/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
There is no doubt in my mind that David Moyes is drowning in his own vision. He was brought in to succeed after the shock of Sir Alex Ferguson leaving. It was never going to be an easy job taking over from a man, considered a legend, master and hero of the game.
- 2/7/2014
- by Ethan Robinson
- Obsessed with Film
The L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. has just sent the Justin Bieber case to the L.A. County D.A., and the cops are strongly recommending prosecution for Felony vandalism over the egg attack.TMZ broke the story ... Bieber has been accused by his neighbor of egging his home ... causing around $20,000 in damage. Sheriff's investigators took it seriously enough to execute a search warrant.Lt. Dave Thompson tells TMZ, "I went to the D.A.
- 2/7/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted he was “not thinking about records” after Chelsea ended his side’s 100% home record at Etihad Stadium.
City had put together 11 wins out of 11 on home soil and had not lost to English opposition all season prior to Chelsea’s 1-0 win on Monday night.
Branislav Ivanovic scored the only goal of the game after drilling an effort from the edge of the area into the bottom corner and City could not find a way back into the contest.
The result means the Citizen’s perfect run at Etihad Stadium is over, but Pellegrini seemed unfazed.
The Chilean said when asked what impact this home defeat might have on his side in his post-match press conference:
Nobody is talking or thinking about records, we are just thinking about winning games.
It was an altogether miserable night for City,...
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted he was “not thinking about records” after Chelsea ended his side’s 100% home record at Etihad Stadium.
City had put together 11 wins out of 11 on home soil and had not lost to English opposition all season prior to Chelsea’s 1-0 win on Monday night.
Branislav Ivanovic scored the only goal of the game after drilling an effort from the edge of the area into the bottom corner and City could not find a way back into the contest.
The result means the Citizen’s perfect run at Etihad Stadium is over, but Pellegrini seemed unfazed.
The Chilean said when asked what impact this home defeat might have on his side in his post-match press conference:
Nobody is talking or thinking about records, we are just thinking about winning games.
It was an altogether miserable night for City,...
- 2/4/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Martin Rickett/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Branizlav Ivanovic’s long-ranged drive ensured Manchester City’s 100% home record ended as Chelsea moved joint-second after a pulsating encounter at Etihad Stadium.
City started the brightest of the two and had a blizzard of chances in the opening first-half but were made to pay for their wastefulness.
Alvaro Negredo burst into the Chelsea box early on but could only blaze over, while Yaya Toure was presented with a tap-in but could not connect with Aleksander Kolarov’s cross.
Toure again missed a good opportunity after some good work down the left from Jesus Navas but his first-time looping shot arched just over Petr Cech’s crossbar after 10 minutes.
Yet David Silva had the best chance for City in the first-half when the marauding Toure bullied his way into Chelsea’s box, his pass across the face of goal finding Silva, who spliced wide.
Branizlav Ivanovic’s long-ranged drive ensured Manchester City’s 100% home record ended as Chelsea moved joint-second after a pulsating encounter at Etihad Stadium.
City started the brightest of the two and had a blizzard of chances in the opening first-half but were made to pay for their wastefulness.
Alvaro Negredo burst into the Chelsea box early on but could only blaze over, while Yaya Toure was presented with a tap-in but could not connect with Aleksander Kolarov’s cross.
Toure again missed a good opportunity after some good work down the left from Jesus Navas but his first-time looping shot arched just over Petr Cech’s crossbar after 10 minutes.
Yet David Silva had the best chance for City in the first-half when the marauding Toure bullied his way into Chelsea’s box, his pass across the face of goal finding Silva, who spliced wide.
- 2/3/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
The January transfer window has come and gone. After all the rumours and gossip of the last month, managers up and down the country can now breath a sigh of relief. No more of their prized assets will be heading for the exit door…until the summer at least.
The mid season market is notoriously difficult to crack, with bargains hard to come by. Clubs are reluctant to part with their hard earned cash for a player they know they could probably acquire for half the price in the summer. Furthermore, savvy chairman tend to up the asking prices on all of their top players at this time of the year to keep potential suitors at bay.
Some managers had confidence that their current squad was good enough to achieve their season’s goals and invested very little (lucky old Manuel). However, others...
The January transfer window has come and gone. After all the rumours and gossip of the last month, managers up and down the country can now breath a sigh of relief. No more of their prized assets will be heading for the exit door…until the summer at least.
The mid season market is notoriously difficult to crack, with bargains hard to come by. Clubs are reluctant to part with their hard earned cash for a player they know they could probably acquire for half the price in the summer. Furthermore, savvy chairman tend to up the asking prices on all of their top players at this time of the year to keep potential suitors at bay.
Some managers had confidence that their current squad was good enough to achieve their season’s goals and invested very little (lucky old Manuel). However, others...
- 2/1/2014
- by Andrew Temperley
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire
Crystal Palace have been very busy this deadline day and it’s not over for the club yet, as they have completed the signing of Scott Dann from Blackburn Rovers.
The defender is one of three signings Tony Pulis and his side are aiming to complete before the deadline, as they aim to bolster their defence.
The two sides took a while negotiating fee, as Blackburn held out for £1.3million, but the transfer went through on time for an undisclosed fee.
Blackburn were not keen to lose the defender but did not want to stand in the way of the player returning to the Premier League, there is now a slight possibility that the departure will mean new faces at Blackburn.
Palace are still hoping to secure Tom Ince on loan from Blackpool, with the latest news stating he is undergoing a medical at the London club.
Crystal Palace have been very busy this deadline day and it’s not over for the club yet, as they have completed the signing of Scott Dann from Blackburn Rovers.
The defender is one of three signings Tony Pulis and his side are aiming to complete before the deadline, as they aim to bolster their defence.
The two sides took a while negotiating fee, as Blackburn held out for £1.3million, but the transfer went through on time for an undisclosed fee.
Blackburn were not keen to lose the defender but did not want to stand in the way of the player returning to the Premier League, there is now a slight possibility that the departure will mean new faces at Blackburn.
Palace are still hoping to secure Tom Ince on loan from Blackpool, with the latest news stating he is undergoing a medical at the London club.
- 1/31/2014
- by Josh Challies
- Obsessed with Film
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If you can tear yourself away from Sky Sports and its never-ending stream of transfer gossip for just a couple of hours, there’s another Fantasy Football Gameweek to plan for.
We’re into Gameweek 24 now and while the pageantry of transfer deadline day is addictive, so too is the virtual kind.
Like our real-life managerial counterparts, we will be looking for last-minute bargains to add to our Fantasy team while worrying about keeping hold of what we have (unlucky if you had Yohan Cabaye) between now and the closure of the window at 23:00 GMT.
Players of our What Culture! Fantasy Football League, if they haven’t done so already, can take a leaf out of real-life manager’s books and make wholesale changes to their sides.
Using the wildcard, players can give super-busy Cardiff City, who have signed six players this month,...
If you can tear yourself away from Sky Sports and its never-ending stream of transfer gossip for just a couple of hours, there’s another Fantasy Football Gameweek to plan for.
We’re into Gameweek 24 now and while the pageantry of transfer deadline day is addictive, so too is the virtual kind.
Like our real-life managerial counterparts, we will be looking for last-minute bargains to add to our Fantasy team while worrying about keeping hold of what we have (unlucky if you had Yohan Cabaye) between now and the closure of the window at 23:00 GMT.
Players of our What Culture! Fantasy Football League, if they haven’t done so already, can take a leaf out of real-life manager’s books and make wholesale changes to their sides.
Using the wildcard, players can give super-busy Cardiff City, who have signed six players this month,...
- 1/31/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Norwich City have received a bid from West Brom for midfielder Wes Hoolahan according to Sky Sports News.
Hoolahan has been the subject of continued interest from Aston Villa during the transfer window, with the Irish international even handing in a transfer request.
Aston Villa have already bid three times for Hoolahan in the last month, with all offers being rejected by Norwich.
However, it now appears as though West Brom have entered the race to sign the 31-year-old, with Sky Sports News reporting that the Baggies are open to taking him on loan.
Hoolahan has not featured for the Canaries since New Year’s Day as the speculation surrounding his future has intensified.
Norwich remain adamant that their midfielder is not for sale and that he will stay with the club.
Speaking on Thursday, Norwich boss Chris Hughton confirmed that the Canaries...
Norwich City have received a bid from West Brom for midfielder Wes Hoolahan according to Sky Sports News.
Hoolahan has been the subject of continued interest from Aston Villa during the transfer window, with the Irish international even handing in a transfer request.
Aston Villa have already bid three times for Hoolahan in the last month, with all offers being rejected by Norwich.
However, it now appears as though West Brom have entered the race to sign the 31-year-old, with Sky Sports News reporting that the Baggies are open to taking him on loan.
Hoolahan has not featured for the Canaries since New Year’s Day as the speculation surrounding his future has intensified.
Norwich remain adamant that their midfielder is not for sale and that he will stay with the club.
Speaking on Thursday, Norwich boss Chris Hughton confirmed that the Canaries...
- 1/31/2014
- by Simon Collings
- Obsessed with Film
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Liverpool have made a shock loan bid for Micah Richards, reports The Daily Mail. Liverpool are currently short in the right back position with Glen Johnson suffering from a number of injuries that are limiting his playing opportunities.
The bid was immediately rejected by Manchester City, meaning that Brendan Rodgers will either have to come in with a better offer or look elsewhere for cover.
Richards has made only nine appearances for Manchester City in the last two seasons, as Pablo Zabaleta has been preferred at right back by manager Manuel Pellegrini. Micah Richards has let it be known in recent weeks that he would look at leaving the club if he was not able to get more first team football.
It would make seem to make some sense for the club to loan him out...
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Liverpool have made a shock loan bid for Micah Richards, reports The Daily Mail. Liverpool are currently short in the right back position with Glen Johnson suffering from a number of injuries that are limiting his playing opportunities.
The bid was immediately rejected by Manchester City, meaning that Brendan Rodgers will either have to come in with a better offer or look elsewhere for cover.
Richards has made only nine appearances for Manchester City in the last two seasons, as Pablo Zabaleta has been preferred at right back by manager Manuel Pellegrini. Micah Richards has let it be known in recent weeks that he would look at leaving the club if he was not able to get more first team football.
It would make seem to make some sense for the club to loan him out...
- 1/31/2014
- by Nathan P. Gibson
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Archive/Press Association Images
Very rarely did former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson slip up in any transfer windows. Yes, we are often reminded (and I’m sure he is too) of the flops he signed such as Eric Djemba Djemba, Kleberson and Massimo Taibi, but what about the players he showed the door to, who have since gone on to impress at a top level, some of them that have even won major awards as world class players.
Most clubs, if not all of them, regret letting players leave at some point or another, but at a club like Manchester United, it often gets left forgotten due to their success. But this season, the prospect of not winning anything and possibly missing out on a top four place under David Moyes surely questions that should the following five players stayed at United, would it have...
Very rarely did former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson slip up in any transfer windows. Yes, we are often reminded (and I’m sure he is too) of the flops he signed such as Eric Djemba Djemba, Kleberson and Massimo Taibi, but what about the players he showed the door to, who have since gone on to impress at a top level, some of them that have even won major awards as world class players.
Most clubs, if not all of them, regret letting players leave at some point or another, but at a club like Manchester United, it often gets left forgotten due to their success. But this season, the prospect of not winning anything and possibly missing out on a top four place under David Moyes surely questions that should the following five players stayed at United, would it have...
- 1/31/2014
- by Joseph Speckman
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester United returned to winning ways against Cardiff on Tuesday night as fan favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came back to town.
Solskjaer is a cult figure at Old Trafford and both sets of fans sang his name throughout, but the former Red Devils striker couldn’t sink his former team.
An early goal from Robin van Persie – back from a long lay-off and named in David Moyes’s side for the first time this year – and a second from Ashley Young in the second half sealed the contest.
Van Persie’s goal was predatory, a close-ranged nod-in after Antonio Valencia’s header against the bar sent the ball his way, while Young’s was sublime, a long-range bottom corner finish.
And Juan Mata made a fine debut, helping to create the first goal and missing a few chances to score himself late on,...
Manchester United returned to winning ways against Cardiff on Tuesday night as fan favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came back to town.
Solskjaer is a cult figure at Old Trafford and both sets of fans sang his name throughout, but the former Red Devils striker couldn’t sink his former team.
An early goal from Robin van Persie – back from a long lay-off and named in David Moyes’s side for the first time this year – and a second from Ashley Young in the second half sealed the contest.
Van Persie’s goal was predatory, a close-ranged nod-in after Antonio Valencia’s header against the bar sent the ball his way, while Young’s was sublime, a long-range bottom corner finish.
And Juan Mata made a fine debut, helping to create the first goal and missing a few chances to score himself late on,...
- 1/29/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised both sets of fans after his first return to Old Trafford as an opposing manager.
Solskjaer spent 11 years as a player and a further three years in charge of United’s reserves before moving to his native Norway to manage Molde in 2011, returning to England this month.
And he was given a rousing reception by Red Devils fans as he took his place in the dugout ahead of kick-off, with both United and Cardiff supporters singing his name throughout.
Asked by What Culture! what that kind of reception meant to him in his post-match press conference, the former striker said:
I’ve always had a great relationship with United fans so that was fantastic, and I’m hoping to get the same relationship with the Cardiff fans – I think they were fantastic today as well, 3,000, you kept...
Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised both sets of fans after his first return to Old Trafford as an opposing manager.
Solskjaer spent 11 years as a player and a further three years in charge of United’s reserves before moving to his native Norway to manage Molde in 2011, returning to England this month.
And he was given a rousing reception by Red Devils fans as he took his place in the dugout ahead of kick-off, with both United and Cardiff supporters singing his name throughout.
Asked by What Culture! what that kind of reception meant to him in his post-match press conference, the former striker said:
I’ve always had a great relationship with United fans so that was fantastic, and I’m hoping to get the same relationship with the Cardiff fans – I think they were fantastic today as well, 3,000, you kept...
- 1/29/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Robin van Persie scored on his comeback from injury to ensure Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first return to Old Trafford as an opposing manager ended in defeat.
Ashley Young struck a second after half time to end the Bluebird’s resistance and Antonio Valencia nearly added a third late on as he saw his effort hit the post.
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Solskjaer, who played for United during an 11 year spell, received a warm welcome from the home crowd as he took his place in the dugout ahead of kick-off.
But the biggest cheer of the night was for van Persie, named in David Moyes’s side for the first time this year.
And the striker made an instant impact upon his return, instinctively nodding past Bluebirds keeper David Marshall after Valencia’s header bounced off the bar after 6 minutes.
Robin van Persie scored on his comeback from injury to ensure Cardiff boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first return to Old Trafford as an opposing manager ended in defeat.
Ashley Young struck a second after half time to end the Bluebird’s resistance and Antonio Valencia nearly added a third late on as he saw his effort hit the post.
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Solskjaer, who played for United during an 11 year spell, received a warm welcome from the home crowd as he took his place in the dugout ahead of kick-off.
But the biggest cheer of the night was for van Persie, named in David Moyes’s side for the first time this year.
And the striker made an instant impact upon his return, instinctively nodding past Bluebirds keeper David Marshall after Valencia’s header bounced off the bar after 6 minutes.
- 1/28/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Manchester City and Watford played out one of the most thrilling ties of the Fa Cup fourth round on Saturday as City dramatically came from behind to march on in the tournament.
Watford raced into a 2-0 lead at half time thanks to goals from Fernando Forestieri and Troy Deeney and it looked as though City’s 100% home record and quadruple dream would be over.
But the Citizens fought back in the second period thanks to a Sergio Aguero-infused performance and a dreadful blunder from Hornets goalkeeper Jonathan Bond.
Aguero’s scored twice after the interval to level the contest before Aleksander Kolarov’s speculative shot from way out somehow trickled through the grasp of Bond and in.
And Aguero completed his hat-trick late on to put some gloss on the scoreline and send his side through to the fifth round of the Fa Cup.
Manchester City and Watford played out one of the most thrilling ties of the Fa Cup fourth round on Saturday as City dramatically came from behind to march on in the tournament.
Watford raced into a 2-0 lead at half time thanks to goals from Fernando Forestieri and Troy Deeney and it looked as though City’s 100% home record and quadruple dream would be over.
But the Citizens fought back in the second period thanks to a Sergio Aguero-infused performance and a dreadful blunder from Hornets goalkeeper Jonathan Bond.
Aguero’s scored twice after the interval to level the contest before Aleksander Kolarov’s speculative shot from way out somehow trickled through the grasp of Bond and in.
And Aguero completed his hat-trick late on to put some gloss on the scoreline and send his side through to the fifth round of the Fa Cup.
- 1/26/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has said his side will not win a historic quadruple if they play as badly as they did in the first half of their Fa Cup fourth round win against Watford.
Pellegrini cut an agitated figure on the sidelines as he watched his side fall behind to the visitors at half time thanks to goals from Fernando Forestieri and Troy Deeney.
But City rallied in the second half to come from behind and win thanks to a Sergio Aguero hat-trick and a mistake from Jonathan Bond, who let Aleksander Kolarov’s effort trickle under him.
City are still on course to scoop an incredible Premier League, League Cup, Fa Cup and Champions League quadruple as a result, but Pellegrini warned after the match:
I don’t know what will happen in the future but I am absolutely sure...
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has said his side will not win a historic quadruple if they play as badly as they did in the first half of their Fa Cup fourth round win against Watford.
Pellegrini cut an agitated figure on the sidelines as he watched his side fall behind to the visitors at half time thanks to goals from Fernando Forestieri and Troy Deeney.
But City rallied in the second half to come from behind and win thanks to a Sergio Aguero hat-trick and a mistake from Jonathan Bond, who let Aleksander Kolarov’s effort trickle under him.
City are still on course to scoop an incredible Premier League, League Cup, Fa Cup and Champions League quadruple as a result, but Pellegrini warned after the match:
I don’t know what will happen in the future but I am absolutely sure...
- 1/26/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire
Stoke City won their last meeting with Chelsea in December, but it was their first victory in 13 attempts. In among those encounters were ten Blues wins, including a 7-0 and 4-0.
Mark Hughes thus achieved something predecessor Tony Pulis never did by beating his former club. Now the Potters travel to Stamford Bridge in the last tie of Fa Cup fourth round weekend. Stoke reached the final in 2011, but were runners-up to Manchester City.
No team in England has dominated this competition like Chelsea in recent years. They have featured in four of the last seven Fa Cup finals, winning all of them. The first of those came in 2007 during Jose Mourinho’s first spell as Blues boss.
The Potters have lost four of their last six matches, but their single recent win came in the cup when they knocked Championship leaders Leicester City out in the last round.
Stoke City won their last meeting with Chelsea in December, but it was their first victory in 13 attempts. In among those encounters were ten Blues wins, including a 7-0 and 4-0.
Mark Hughes thus achieved something predecessor Tony Pulis never did by beating his former club. Now the Potters travel to Stamford Bridge in the last tie of Fa Cup fourth round weekend. Stoke reached the final in 2011, but were runners-up to Manchester City.
No team in England has dominated this competition like Chelsea in recent years. They have featured in four of the last seven Fa Cup finals, winning all of them. The first of those came in 2007 during Jose Mourinho’s first spell as Blues boss.
The Potters have lost four of their last six matches, but their single recent win came in the cup when they knocked Championship leaders Leicester City out in the last round.
- 1/26/2014
- by Jamie Clark
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A Sergio Aguero hat-trick and a clanger from goalkeeper Jonathan Bond helped Manchester City come from behind against Watford and reach the Fa Cup fifth round.
Fernando Forestieri had earlier put the visitors in front after 21 minutes when a through ball from Troy Deeney sent him one on one with Costel Pantilimon, slotting his effort into the bottom corner.
And a mere nine minutes later, the travelling fans were in raptures when Ikechi Anya’s cleverly-worked pass found Deeney who bundled into the back of the net from close range.
But the Hornets were ultimately undone in the second half as City avoided a huge upset to keep intact their 100% home record and quadruple dream.
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Watford started the game brightly and pressed in the opening exchanges as City seemed rattled, unable to impose themselves in the...
A Sergio Aguero hat-trick and a clanger from goalkeeper Jonathan Bond helped Manchester City come from behind against Watford and reach the Fa Cup fifth round.
Fernando Forestieri had earlier put the visitors in front after 21 minutes when a through ball from Troy Deeney sent him one on one with Costel Pantilimon, slotting his effort into the bottom corner.
And a mere nine minutes later, the travelling fans were in raptures when Ikechi Anya’s cleverly-worked pass found Deeney who bundled into the back of the net from close range.
But the Hornets were ultimately undone in the second half as City avoided a huge upset to keep intact their 100% home record and quadruple dream.
Dave Thompson/Pa Wire/Press Association Images
Watford started the game brightly and pressed in the opening exchanges as City seemed rattled, unable to impose themselves in the...
- 1/25/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
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Date: Tuesday, January 21 Venue: Upton Park Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester City have one foot in the Capital One Cup final going into tonight’s second-leg semi-final encounter with West Ham following their 6-0 win on January 8.
Team News
West Ham are set to recall captain Kevin Nolan and defender James Tomkins with the pair returning from four and one-match suspensions, respectively.
Andy Carroll and Ravel Morrison are expected to feature at some point and Ricardo Vaz Te could make his comeback from a dislocated shoulder.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is expected to rest his big guns given his side’s 6-0 advantage from the first leg.
Stevan Jovetic and Jack Rodwell could get a run out following lengthy spells on the sidelines.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Manchester City have lost none of their last eight meetings with West Ham in all competitions.
City’s 6-...
Date: Tuesday, January 21 Venue: Upton Park Kick-Off: 19:45
Manchester City have one foot in the Capital One Cup final going into tonight’s second-leg semi-final encounter with West Ham following their 6-0 win on January 8.
Team News
West Ham are set to recall captain Kevin Nolan and defender James Tomkins with the pair returning from four and one-match suspensions, respectively.
Andy Carroll and Ravel Morrison are expected to feature at some point and Ricardo Vaz Te could make his comeback from a dislocated shoulder.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is expected to rest his big guns given his side’s 6-0 advantage from the first leg.
Stevan Jovetic and Jack Rodwell could get a run out following lengthy spells on the sidelines.
(bbc)
Key Stats
Manchester City have lost none of their last eight meetings with West Ham in all competitions.
City’s 6-...
- 1/21/2014
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Justin Bieber may not have been charged during the raid on his home on Jan. 14, but his friend Lil’ Za was reportedly charged with possession of felony narcotics!
Lil’ Za was at Justin Bieber‘s home when the police arrived with a search warrant to look for any evidence that connected Justin to the egging of his neighbor’s house last week. While Justin was detained in his garage and cooperative with authorities, his friend was handcuffed and arrested on felony narcotics possession. Police initially believed the drugs they found to be cocaine but now think it might be an entirely different substance.
Lil Za Arrest: Justin Bieber’s Friend May Not Have Been Holding Cocaine
Update: Police now believe that the powdered substance that allegedly belonged to Lil Za is not cocaine, but Molly, a form of Ecstasy, according to a new report from TMZ. Officials tell the site...
Lil’ Za was at Justin Bieber‘s home when the police arrived with a search warrant to look for any evidence that connected Justin to the egging of his neighbor’s house last week. While Justin was detained in his garage and cooperative with authorities, his friend was handcuffed and arrested on felony narcotics possession. Police initially believed the drugs they found to be cocaine but now think it might be an entirely different substance.
Lil Za Arrest: Justin Bieber’s Friend May Not Have Been Holding Cocaine
Update: Police now believe that the powdered substance that allegedly belonged to Lil Za is not cocaine, but Molly, a form of Ecstasy, according to a new report from TMZ. Officials tell the site...
- 1/15/2014
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
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