Category Archives: Rumours

England v Bulgaria: Fabio Capello backs Wayne Rooney

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Joe

But at 3-1 the Manchester United striker is not good value to break the deadlock in tonight’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria at Wembley. It’s best to swerve Rooney and go for Steven Gerrard as the safer option to net … Continue reading →

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Jamie Carragher: ‘Mum’s the word’ at testimonial

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Joe

Paula Carragher has only once before visited the ground, and even then it was very early in his career when the now 32-year-old was still a youth team player. But she will make an exception to watch her son’s big … Continue reading →

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Jamie Carragher testimonial: ‘Michael Owen deserves a great reception’

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Joe

Michael Owen was a hero for Liverpool before he left Anfield for Real Madrid in 2004. On returning to England he played for Newcastle, then signed for Alex Ferguson’s side in a bid to kick some life into a flagging … Continue reading →

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Jamie Carragher dismisses Liverpool’s title chances

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Joe

The Anfield club slipped to seventh last season – their lowest ­top-flight finish for a decade. With increased pressure from big-spending Manchester City this campaign their priority has to be securing a place in the top four to get them … Continue reading →

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Birmingham rubbish rumours of Alex McLeish rift

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Joe

Acting chairman Peter Pannu was quoted on Wednesday as saying McLeish, above, was asking for ‘a very large amount of money which I was not prepared to meet’ and that the Scot was ‘no Jose Mourinho’. But Pannu insisted last … Continue reading →

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