Soccer Cup: May 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Rodwell Signs New Everton Deal

19 year old Everton midfielder, Jack Rodwell has signed a new five year deal with the club.

Rodwell himself is quoted as saying:

“I have been happy at this club ever since so when I got offered a five-year contract I was delighted to sign.

“It is flattering, obviously, because to be linked with clubs like United is an honour but I'm perfectly happy to be here and it is a great club.

“I've kept calm and just focused on my football day to day. I trained hard and played hard and knew everything would take care of itself.”

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Rodwell Signs New Everton Deal

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Wolves vs Sunderland Team Preview

Matt Jarvis returns for Mick McCarthy's Wolverhampton Wanderers while Sunderland have a number of players sidelined through injury.

Midfielders David Meyler and Lee Cattermole are both missing for Steve Bruce's side. Meyler has had surgery on a ligament injury, while Cattermole damaged his clavicle joint in training.

Also missing for Sunderland are George McCartney, John Mensah and Andy Reid.

Better news is the return from suspension of right back Alan Hutton, while youngster Jack Colback has been included in the squad for the final match of the season.

The return from a thigh strain of Matt Jarvis is good news for Wolves manager Mick McCarthy and is likely to be the only change from the side that lost 3-1 to Portsmouth last time out.

That would mean no starting berth for strikers Chris Iwelumo and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, with Kevin Doyle continuing in a lone frontman role.

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Wolves vs Sunderland Team Preview

Hodgson Gets LMA Manager Of Year Award

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has won the League Managers Association Manager of the Year award.

The LMA, which consists of managers from the top four divisions of English football, voted Hodgson the winner by a record margin. This was in recognition of his achievements with Fulham, having guided the West London club to the final of the Europa League.

Chairman of the LMA, Howard Wilkinson, was quoted as saying:

“Since joining Fulham, Roy has transformed the club's fortunes.

“He is highly respected by the LMA members and also on an international level where he has worked his miracles in no fewer than seven countries.

“He is a great role model for all aspiring managers and coaches and is fully deserving of this recognition.”

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Hodgson Gets LMA Manager Of Year Award

Monday, May 24, 2010

Aston Villa Transfer Rumours

It seems that a number of Aston Villa players are being targeted by rival Premiership clubs this summer. Most obviously, James Milner has been the target of a (rejected) ?20million bid from Manchester City.

Apparently, according to The Guardian newspaper, City are also interested in signing winger Ashley Young.

As, allegedly, are Tottenham, who - if The Daily Star are to be believed - will offer Robbie Keane and Jermain Jenas in exchange.

Elsewhere, there is the suggestion that Stoke boss Tony Pulis wants Villa striker Emile Heskey. If that is he can get rid of James Beattie and Dave Kitson.

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Aston Villa Transfer Rumours

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Manchester Utd v Stoke Preview

Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia is out of this clash with a Stoke City side who have no new injury concerns.

Valencia picked up an ankle injury against Spurs and will play no part in this match. His place is likely to be taken by South Korea international, Park Ji Sung.

Valencia aside, Manchester United have no new injury worries and are set to name their strongest possible XI on a day when they could win the title. This means starts for Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic, Edwin van Der Sar among others.

Away side, Stoke City also have no new injury worries so boss Tony Pulis is likely to keep faith with the same eleven that started last time out.

Captain Abdoulaye Faye is back from a thigh injury, but will only make the bench, while Asmir Begovic starts in goal in place of the injured Thomas Sorensen.

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Manchester Utd v Stoke Preview