Germany Will Win 2010 World Cup. Fact!

Totally unbiased and only coincidentally German, a man called Metin Tolan has devised a formula proving that Germany will win the 2010 World Cup Final. The other 31 teams shouldn't even bother to turn up.Tolan, who is a physics professor so surely should know better, explained his formula thus:"The last time we won the World Cup was back in 1990 and there have been four tournaments since. The http://bit.ly/9yWd7X

Arsenal vs Manchester City Preview

Arsenal have Alex Song and Eduardo back in contention, while Manchester City are hopeful that Micah Richards will be fit enough to play some part.
Richards has a toe injury, but will face a late fitness test. If fit, he will be on the bench, with Nedum Onuoha preferred at right back.
Ex-Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is [...] http://bit.ly/cJkSAz

Premiership Betting Tips: Apr 24 and 25th

There’s a few enticing bets for this weekend’s Premiership action, starting with Sunderland away at Hull City.
HULL CITY v SUNDERLAND BETTING TIPS : SAT APR 24 15:00 GMT
Let’s face it, Hull City are awful. They’re awful at home and they’re awful away. They have no firepower and a porous defence that has leaked 72 goals [...] http://bit.ly/a0iih6

Wolves v Blackburn Match Preview

Wolves midfielder Matt Jarvis faces a late fitness test on a thigh strain ahead of the visit of Sam Allardyce’s Blackburn Rovers side.
Jarvis suffered the injury in the draw at Fulham, but Wolves boss Mick McCarthy remains optimistic that the player will be fit.
Definitely out for McCarthy’s side, however, is Karl Henry, who is suspended.
McCarthy [...] http://bit.ly/bda1Ng

West Ham vs Wigan Preview

West Ham United have Scott Parker back from suspension while Wigan Athletic defender Gary Caldwell is also in contention, having served a three match ban of his own.
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez has no new injury concerns and after the 3-2 victory over Arsenal, may opt to keep faith with the same team that achieved [...] http://bit.ly/9MuKnP

Hull vs Sunderland Preview

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink will be missing for Hull City with a head injury, while Sunderland are without centre half John Mensah.
Mensah suffered a hamstring injury in Sunderland’s last match and is likely to be replaced by Anton Ferdinand.
Lorik Cana comes back into contention after a groin strain, but fellow midfielder Lee Cattermole is definitely [...] http://bit.ly/bgsraN

Bolton vs Portsmouth Team Preview

On loan Manchester City midfielder Vladimir Weiss will start for Owen Coyle’s Bolton Wanderers, while Portsmouth have no new injury concerns.
Pompey manager Avram Grant has been changing his squads regularly of late in order to keep players fresh for the FA Cup Final.
With Aruna Dindane ineligible to play in the league, Frederic Piquionne is likely [...] http://bit.ly/a1cAtk

Man Utd vs Spurs Preview

Rio Ferdinand should return for Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, while Spurs welcome Aaron Lennon back into the squad.
Lennon has been out for a number of months with a groin problem and is expected to be named among the substitutes for this match with Utd.
Also back in contention is Jermaine Jenas, who completed 45 minutes [...] http://bit.ly/czrdsZ

Tottenham Clarify £1m Debt For Begovic

Tottenham Hotspur have clarified the circumstances surrounding the £1m they claim to be owed for the transfer of Asmir Begovic.
In Portsmouth’s statement of finances, released yesterday, it was revealed that Spurs were claiming £1m from the club relating to the Begovic transfer, despite the fact that the deal to bring him to White Hart Lane [...] http://bit.ly/90Bp5B

Coca-Cola : More Sponsor Silliness

That bastian of American corporate culture, Coca-Cola are launching a bunch of ridiculous promotions ahead of the 2010 World Cup Finals.My personal favourite, though, has to be the limited edition Coca Cola cans featuring, and I think you're gonna like this, members of the France football squad.Like who, you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked that because among others, there's Franck Ribery, Sidney http://bit.ly/9oAUpm

N’Zogbia Arrested On False Representation Charges

Wigan midfielder Charles N’Zogbia has been arrested by Greater Manchester police after allegations that he had a friend take his driving theory test in his place.
N’Zogbia was arrested for ‘false representation’ at a driving test centre in Sale and has been released on Police bail.
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez commented, saying:
“The way I see the whole [...] http://bit.ly/9Z42rx

Fellaini In Assault Investigation

Merseyside Police are investigating Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini after an allegation of assault against a young model in a London nightclub.
22 year old Fellaini denies the charge and Everton Football Club commented:
“We are aware of the allegations. It is now subject to a police investigation and we will not be saying anything until [...] http://bit.ly/doQSvE

French Squad In Prostitution Scandal

I usually try to keep this blog fairly wry and lighthearted, but occasionally I have to blog about something more serious.And it doesn't come much more serious than allegations that Franck Ribery and a number of other French internationals have been sleeping with underage hookers.The allegation is that Ribery, Sidney Govou, along with Karim Benzema and Hatem Ben Arfa all had what are http://bit.ly/9qoTFJ

Sherwood Gets New Spurs Role

Former Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham midfielder, Tim Sherwood, has been appointed to the role of technical co-ordinator. Sherwood had previously worked as a part-time first team coach.
Sherwood’s new position will see him co-ordinate player development across all the club’s squads, including supervising and monitoring  loan placements, technical coaching and physical improvement.
Speaking on the [...] http://bit.ly/akuiFp

Dindane Can Play in FA Cup Final

After weeks of wrangling, Lens, the parent club of on-loan Portsmouth forward Aruna Dindane, have given their permission for the player to feature in the FA Cup Final.
The original agreement between Lens and Portsmouth meant that if Dindane played one further game, it would trigger a £4m permanent deal between the two clubs.
However, Portsmouth, who [...] http://bit.ly/bxWsIT

Liverpool vs West Ham Preview

Liverpool will be without striker Fernando Torres, while Gianfranco Zola’s West Ham Scott Parker is suspended.
Parker misses this match as he is in the process of completing a two match ban. His place will be taken by Radoslav Kovac.
Upfront, Carlton Cole is likely to be partnered by Brazilian striker Ilan after some impressive recent performances. [...] http://bit.ly/cjy9qe

Torres Out For Rest Of Season

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery.
A spokesperson for Liverpool FC confirmed that Torres would be missing for at least six weeks, commenting:
“Fernando saw a specialist in Spain earlier today and it was decided that he would need surgery on a torn cartilage [...] http://bit.ly/ccBEv0

Arteta Apologises To Pedersen

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has apologised to Blackburn Rovers Morten Gamst Pedersen after the Everton player appeared to poke the Rovers left winger in the eye.
Arteta, who has recently returned from a long injury absence, was reportedly irritated by a number of bad challenges by Pedersen.
Arteta commented:
“I probably shouldn’t have reacted like I did but [...] http://bit.ly/dbJC42

Portsmouth v Aston Villa Match Preview

Portsmouth have a number of absentees for the visit of Aston Villa to Fratton Park.
Aruna Dindane is unavailable for selection due to contractual problems with parent club, Lens. Also out are Hassan Yebda (knee), Kevin Prince Boateng (ankle), Nadir Belhadj (thigh) and Papa Bouba Diop, who has a knee injury.
Also sidelined is on loan Spurs [...] http://bit.ly/aH6cms

Wigan vs Arsenal Preview

Wigan have no new injury worries ahead of the visit of an Arsenal side who welcome Robin Van Persie back into the starting line-up.
Van Persie made a brief substitute appearance against Spurs in midweek, but this could be his first start after a five month lay-off. Van Persie could replaced Nicklas Bendtner in the starting [...] http://bit.ly/ba7hD3