Kieran Beckles Archives: 11/2011

Glenn Murray headed in an extra-time winner as Crystal Palace stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford to reach the Carling Cup semi-finals. United were punished…

André-Villas Boas has called on Chelsea supporters to be more vocal at Stamford Bridge following their Carling Cup defeat by Liverpool. Maxi Rodríguez scored his…

Maxi Rodríguez and Martin Kelly both scored second-half goals to secure Liverpool’s passage into Carling Cup semi-finals and inflict further misery on André Villas-Boas’s Chelsea.…

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has agreed a new deal with the Football Association of Ireland which will run until the 2014 World Cup.…

Kenny Dalglish believes Liverpool were unfortunate not to beat Manchester City after some fine saves from Joe Hart prevented the Reds from snatching a late…

Tim Krul’s heroics denied Manchester United a late winner as ten-man Newcastle United clung on for a deserved point at Old Trafford. United appeared to…

Wayne Rooney has backed under-fire Chelsea mananger André Villas-Boas, insisting Blues’ owner Roman Abramovich must give his new boss time. Chelsea have slumped to three…

Jermain Defoe has reassured Tottenham Hotspur supporters that he has no intention of leaving White Hart Lane. The Spurs striker has started just three Premier…

André Villas-Boas remains confident Chelsea will qualify for the Champions League knock-out stages, despite Wednesday’s defeat by Bayer Leverkusen. A stoppage time Manuel Friedrich header…

Sir Alex Ferguson felt Manchester United were unfortunate not to have beaten Benfica at Old Trafford after the Portuguese side held the Red Devils to…

Tom Cleverley’s continued absence is a massive blow to Manchester United after the midfielder was ruled out until at least Christmas. Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed…

Tim Henman believes Andy Murray must improve the mental side of his game if the world No3 is going to win his first Grand Slam…

André Villas-Boas refused to panic after Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, insisting that Blues owner Roman Abramovic has faith in…

Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Manchester United must be more clinical following an edgy victory over Swansea City on Saturday. Javier Hernández netted the vital goal…

Chelsea manager André Villas-Boas insists Liverpool are still in the race for the Premier League title this season. Kenny Dalglish’s men travel to Stamford Bridge…

Lucas Leiva believes watching former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso play has helped him improve his game. The pair played together until the Spain international sealed…

Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed his pride at guiding the Republic of Ireland to the Euro 2012 finals following their 5-1 aggregate play-off victory over Estonia.…

Keith Andrews and Glenn Whelan’s partnership is evolving Great Irish midfielders of the past include Johnny Giles, Liam Brady and Roy Keane – and in…

Santos striker Neymar insists has no regrets about turning down a move to Chelsea last summer, insisting he is happy with life in Brazil. The…

Republic of Ireland duo Keith Andrews and Stephen Hunt have admitted they would relish a clash against England at Euro 2012. Football Association of Ireland…

Cesc Fàbregas has criticised England’s “defensive” tactics during their 1-0 victory over Spain at Wembley on Saturday. The former Arsenal captain claimed Fabio Capello’s side…