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[Vote] Inter humiliate Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Are you happy or sad with this outcome?

The Gunning Hawk — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:58 +0000

I believe Arsenal supporters will be somewhat divided after they witnessed Inter Milan outpower and humiliate Chelsea away from home. I must confess I support Jose Mourinho’s side in Italy so I was delighted with ...

Six reasons why appointing Iain Dowie is a slap in the face for Hull City fans

The Three OClock At Kempton — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:42:15 +0000

It seems virtually certain that Iain Dowie will be the next manager of Hull City, judging by the reports tonight in the national press and on BBC radio. Here are six reasons why I think it’s a crazy appointment. 1. Dowie’s last position in football came 12 months ago in almost identical circumstances to the ones [...]

New Hull City manager needs attacking intent

The Three OClock At Kempton — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:33:17 +0000

The most amazing aspect of the infamous player in-fighting on the Humber Bridge was not that it happened at all, nor that the newspapers splashed it over their back pages. By now we have grown used to Hull City’s massively enhanced media profile since promotion, and we all know that nothing excites the tabloids more [...]

Patience Is A Virtue

Cant Smile Without You — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:57:00 +0000

Who knew?

Who the bloody hell knew that Tim Sherwood actually has his uses?

Upon Harry’s arrival to N17, eyebrows were raised at the number of coaches (mates) he decided to hire. His best pals Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond were first to join the backroom staff as expected. But more were to follow

Harry updated his Facebook status to ‘Could do with a few hands at the new digs. Anyone need a sort out’ Soon enough Tim Sherwood and Sir Les returned to the club in a senior capacity.

I, more then most was sceptical as to their uses. Sure Les could help the lads with their heading but did we as a club need the expertise in the art of hacking that Sherwood brings?

Fast forward to the present a strange thing has happened. Players at Tottenham have progressed, stepped up a notch and fulfilling their potential. Our current form is impressive but the gradual improvement of the squad as a whole is testament to the sterling management job Harry and his boys have done. In nearly every position we have players who have flourished under their tenure.

Charlie Corluka will let you know how bad Heurelho Gomes was. Tony Parks came in dusted the hapless chappy down and turned him into one of the most consistent numbers 1’s in the league. Parks deserves a key to the city for resurrecting our loveable Brazilian

Bale has found platitudes coming left right and centre over the last couple of days. I’m spending most nights hiding in the bushes with a pair of binoculars watching him sleep. You will find full declaration of my man love for the Welshman here

Assou-Ekotto is another left back who found an impressive level of consistency recognised with the clubs ‘Most Improved Player’ Award last season. We are now in the envious position where we have two very strong left backs available and competing for a starting berth

Dawson has re-claimed the ‘Awesome’ tag we knew the big dopey lad had in him. He seems to have shaken off his reliance on Ledley and is not only standing on his own two feet but is leading from the back in an impressive manner

It seems an age ago Azza blud was being touted with a move to Newcastle when we signed Bentley. He was like watching Walcott, capable of scintillating performances but spent too much ‘running very fast’. He now utilises his pace effectively and has added the ability to cut inside and play the early ball. The eyebrows remain but the headless chicken is long gone.

Thuddlestone has just earned a new contract and has impressed with a slot in the starting line up. The extra responsibility is evidence of good man-management and is now looking to add to his solitary England cap.

O’Hara is now looking like a fully fledged Premiership player. Much of this can be contributed to his loan to Pompey this year. This has seen him come into his own and he will hopefully provide much needed competition next year.

Defoe to me looks a much improved player from his initial stint. Rather then sulking when he got budged off the ball the influence of Sir Les is apparent. He looks stronger, fitter and more dogged. Granted he still can’t grasp the concept of offside but we can’t expect miracles.

We expect a lot from players at Spurs but we have been spoiled this season with the impressive form of the above players. All of them have at some point in their Tottenham career been written off as not being good enough. Tim Sherwood is sorting them out

What a hero…

Super Jimmy Milners gets all three points for Villa!

A Villa Fan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:45:23 +0000

Heading to Wigan, most would have Villa down for an easy win. But don’t be fooled as Wigan are the side who beat Villa on the opening day of the season, and also beat Liverpool at the same venue as tonight’s fixture just seven days ago. Martin O’Neill decided to pick John Carew to partner the [...]

Aston Villa beat Wigan at Wigan for first Premier League win in March for Martin O´Neill at Aston Villa

The Villa Blog — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:41:46 +0000

We deserved the three points tonight and we got them. We stay in seventh place but we are only one point behind Manchester City and this was exactly the result we had to get.

I´m not going to go into too much detail because that is for tomorrow and after I have watched the game again but barring the opening 20 minutes or so and the last five - it was all us.

Arsenal may have been bad but they were not as bad as Hull

Making the Arsenal — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:53:20 +0000

Arsenal 0 Manchester U 0, 12 March 1910

There’s no public records of this match that I can find – and quite possibly that is just as well. The crowd was a mere 5,000, and it took Woolwich Arsenal to five games without a win.

The bottom of the table, after the match, read

Chelsea 30 played, 23 [...]

David Beckham vs. Aaron Lennon

Tottenham Hotspur Blog News — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:35:00 +0000

Groin for concernI read Rob Smyth's article about putting things into perspective and to be honest with you, I couldn't agree more with Smythee.Fair enough, the fact that Beck's will miss the World Cup and could never play again, is of course, terrible...

Live: Chelseanazionale

BigFourZa — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:23:02 +0000

UEFA Champions League Night folks! It’s Chelsea Vs. Inter. I’ll twitterize this post and update it as the match goes on with the odd ball bullets. And since we’re not quite BBC (yet!) on the infrastructure front, please refresh the page periodically to catch the updates. 2350 – Checking to make sure Ten Sports is [...]

Champions League: who’s having a laugh?

Arsenal News - Untold Arsenal — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:53:36 +0000

Top Four? by Simon Bailey As the clock ticked round to 90 minutes on Saturday, my friend John grimly declared that if the score stayed as it was we could kiss the league goodbye. My first instinct was to agree. My next thought was that we have been written off twice already this season. My third [...]