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Manchester United Target 20th English League Title
Manchester United have been the first major movers in the summer transfer window so far this year. After Paul Scholes and Edwin Van Der Sar retired at the end of the year the champions needed to find replacements and they have done so in the signing of Ashley Young from Aston Villa, with also capturing […]
Andre Villas-Boas – The Premiership’s Youngest Ever Manager?
FC Porto have confirmed that Andre Villas-Boas is intending to resign from last years Portuguese treble winning side. Boas is reported to have said that he is willing to pay the £13.2 million release clause himself. Chelsea are still looking to appoint a new manager for the coming season and it looks as though Boas is now favourite […]
The Life of a Junior Football Manager
At Pendle Sportswear, we know how much passion there is for junior football. We aim to make it as easy as possible for all Managers of Junior Football Clubs. This prevents them from becoming tired and frustrated with the long and drawn-out process. A junior football manager can then use all their energy and passion […]
Football Training 1 – Find Space To Receive The Ball
Football Training Session 1. Find Space To Receive The Ball Object of the Session: To teach players to find space to receive a pass and apply this skill in game situations. Equipment: Cones, 1 football per pair. Set-Up: Use cones to mark up a square double the size of the warm-up area. Split […]
Manchester United apparently have no chance?
Gary Lineker was talking about the Champions League Final on Five Live last night. When asked the question; Can Manchester United win? Two of his replies were as follows: 1. If Manchester United played Barcelona 10 times, they would probably only win one, maybe two games! 2. Barcalona only have to turn up to win! […]
Blackpool Relegated
Blackpool fans were left devastated following their relegation from the Barclays Premiership on Sunday. Just before the hour mark, they saw their side go into a 2-1 lead at Old Trafford, before being dominated in the latter stages by the champions, Manchester United who secured a 4-2 win. Dimitar Berbatov created the opportunity for Park […]
Carlo Ancelotti Sacked As Manager Of Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti’s 3-year contract with Chelsea has been cut short with immediate effect following their 1-0 loss to Everton on Sunday 22nd May. His first year saw Chelsea win the English Premier League and the FA Cup which was the first time that any Chelsea Manager had achieved this accolade in the Club’s history. He was […]