Saturday, March 3, 2012

Who will be the next England manager?

The question that's on every England fans mind is, who will be the next England manager. The obvious choice so far is Harry Redknapp, but lets look over the contenders.

Jose Mouriniho- Not many would think he'd take the job, but he has said he wants to return to England. He may be Spanish, but he speaks English fluently. He has proved his point at club level certainly, but what if he went to national football? Mouriniho has worked with many English payers at chelsea before. The problem is the F.A. are more keen on an English manager. 30% likelihood.

Sam Allerdyce- Now he did just become the West Ham manager at the start of the season, but could have a chance at getting the job? The problem is how will the West Ham fans react? He has could credentials, and many think he shouldn't have been sacked by blackburn last year. In 2001 he got Bolton to the premier league, and with him they weren't relegated. Had a short spell with Newcastle before leaving in 2008. So if Redknapp doesn't take the job I think he will. 57% likelihood

Harry Rednkapp- The big favorite to get the job. He's currently at Tottenham, and has said he's claimed to be flattered about all the interest. People think it's so likely that the betting houses have stopped placing bets on it. If Redknapp did become the England gaffer, they'd suddenly become a very different team. Redknapp has proved to be one of the best English managers right now. On Tottenham he has worked with many players that could soon be in the England squad. If he does get the job, England would become a lot younger. 85% likelihood.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Man City beat Europa League Holders F.C Porto 6-1 on aggregete

As Man City haven't been so good in Europe, no one really expected them to go through so simply. After winning a close 2-1 victory in Portugal, they had another game in Manchester. The game wasn't so close though as the final score was 4-0 to Man City. Sergio Aguero scored after just 19 seconds. In the first half four yellow cards were harshly given to Porto. In the 75th minute a second goal was scored for Man City from Edin Dzeco. The goal could have been offside, and protests from Rolando got him sent off. In the 83rd minute David Silva scored a nice goal to make 3-0 Man City. Just two minutes later, on loan from Roma, David Pizzaro scored to make it 4-0. Porto rallied at the end of the game, but failed to score. The final score was 4-0 Man City, which sends them through to the next round.
The stats for the game are:

Possession Porto 57% Man City 43%
Shots Porto 18 Man City 9
Corners Porto 4 Man City 8
Fouls Porto 17 Man City 10

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Liverpool vs Man United

So it's a loss for Liverpool as they get beat 2-1, by who looked the better side Manchester Utd. The big picture was Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez. Luis Suarez of Liverpool was accused of making racist remarks toward Man Utd's Patrice Evra, and was banned for eight games by the FA. Both Managers had said to forget about it, but Suarez refused to shake hands with Evra. This was before the game started so clearly it was going to be a competitive game. The first half was quite laid back, with Glen Johnson just putting a shot he often scores sizzling past the post. Paul Scholes and Ryan Giggs connected well but the cross was right at Reina. Luis Suarez broke free from the Man Utd. defense only to be slide tackled by Rio Ferdinand. The ref Phil Dowd waved play on. Suarez started arguing, as he not only wanted a free kick but a red card too. Suarez gained even more headlines by kicking the ball off the pitch at half time, which lead to even more arguments. The score at half time was 0-0.

It's early second half and Man Utd have a corner. Johnny Evans headed the corner to Rooney who volleyed it in the net. Evans got up before Henderson, and the ball fell to Rooney. Johnson didn't react quick, and Rooney smashed in the volley. Just three minutes later Rooney scored another goal. A mistake by the Liverpool defense allowed Rooney to slot it right past the furious, Reina. So the score was 2-0 Man Utd. Liverpool's Stewart Downing has been invisible throughout the game doing nothing for his side. Liverpool make a double sub in the sixtieth minute, with Andy Carrol Replacing Jay Spearing and in form Craig Bellamy replacing Stewart Downing. Nothing much interesting for about ten minuets, as Liverpool bring on Charlie Adam for Dirk Kuyt. Michael Carrick fouls Luis Suarez, and gets a yellow card. Adam's free kick is saved but Suarez scores the rebound. In injury and stoppage time. Liverpool push, but can't score. Man Utd get another attack, and get a corner. The short pass is sent to Rooney, and then the final whistle is blown. here are the game stats.
Possesion Liverpool 53% Man Utd 47%
Shots Liverpool 9 Man Utd 11
Shots on target both teams had 6
Corners Man Utd 4 Liverpool 3
Fouls committed Man Utd 10 Liverpool 11