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This weekend’s Premier League Preview

After two weeks of controversial World Cup Qualifiers and horse placenta injections we’re back to the Premier League grindstone as Liverpool kick off the weekend against Man City, United play Everton and Sunderland host Arsenal. With just one win in ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  20 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Liverpool F.C.,  Arsenal Football Club,  Chelsea F.C.,  Everton F.C.,  Barclays Premier League

One 2 Watch – Stevan Jovetic

The newest star of European football may have been born when Liverpool travelled to the Stadio Artemio Franchi back in September for their second Champions League tie of the season. Enter stage left, Stevan Jovetić. The young Montenegrin forward picked ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  16 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Liverpool F.C.,  Chelsea F.C.,  Manchester City,  Sevilla FC,  Valeri Bojinov

Nigeria and Cameroon books tickets to World Cup

Nigeria came back from a goal down to win the encounter in Nairobi against Kenya, and thanks to a loss from Tunisia they were able to book their place in South Africa next year. Meanwhile Cameroon and Gabon were both vying for the only spot that would ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  15 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Arsenal Football Club,  Plymouth Argyle,  Rory Fallon,  Giovanni Trapattoni

World Cup Qualifier: Ireland 0-1 France

Nicholas Anelka’s deflected strike in the 72nd minute against Ireland made it advantage France before the second leg on Wednesday night. Neither side managed to get a foothold in the grippingly tense match, but luck from Anelka’s shot gave the ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  14 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Robbie Keane,  Glenn Whelan,  Liam Lawrence,  Aiden McGeady,  Hugo Lloris

Bosingwa faces spell on the sidelines

Jose Bosingwa has been ruled out of action for up to three months. The Portugual and Chelsea defender has been struggling with a knee problem all season, and he has undergone surgery. He has not played since mid-October and this week travelled to ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  11 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Chelsea F.C.,  José Bosingwa,  Ashley Cole,  Liverpool F.C.,  Hannover 96

German keeper Robert Enke passes away

Germany and Hannover 96 goalkeeper Robert Enke, 32, has died after being hit by a train, police have confirmed. The German football federation (DFB) said in a statement: “The German team has learned of the death of Robert Enke with great ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  10 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Robert Enke,  Hannover 96,  Oliver Bierhoff,  FC Barcelona,  Jens Lehmann

Navas given Spain chance, Torres left out

Sevilla winger Jesus Navas has been included in Spain’s senior squad for the first time for the up and coming friendlies against Argentina and Austria. Navas has long been considered one of Spanish football’s most promising players but he has yet to ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  9 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Sevilla FC,  Vicente del Bosque,  Fernando Torres,  Albert Riera,  Santi Cazorla

Ashley Cole faces long injury spell

Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England international Ashley Cole which might keep him out for a few weeks. Cole has been diagnosed with a depressed fracture of the tibia after aggravating the problem prior to Sunday’s 1-0 win against Man ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  9 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Ashley Cole,  Atletico Madrid,  Chelsea F.C.,  Manchester United

Bent earns England call up

Darren Bent has been recalled to the England squad for next Saturday’s friendly with Brazil in Qatar, while Stephen Warnock and Tom Huddlestone are also included. Sunderland striker bent has been in fine form this season, scoring eight goals for the ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  8 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Darren Bent,  Stephen Warnock,  Tom Huddlestone,  Sunderland F.C.,  Emile Heskey

Premier League Review: Chelsea triumph in Utd clash

Chelsea snatch the three points from Man Utd via the head of John Terry, Arsenal hand out another footballing lesson, and devil turned hero Heurelho Gomes saves his way to three points for Spurs. Captain John Terry put Chelsea five points clear of ...

From KEVIN COLEMAN, Back Page Football,  8 Nov 2009
Related Topics: Chelsea F.C.,  Arsenal Football Club,  John Terry,  Barclays Premier League,  Burnley F C

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