Andros Townsend ‘jumping’ for his chance to shine at Tottenham
Andre Villas-Boas says Andros Townsend was “jumping” for his chance to impress at Tottenham following his loan spell at QPR. The attacking midfielder spent the…
Football Archives: 09/2013
‘Immense’ Erik Lamela ready to make big impact at Tottenham, says AVB
Andre Villas-Boas has heaped praise on Erik Lamela and hinted that the £30m record signing could make his first start for Tottenham against Tromso on…
AVB: Chelsea’s Europa League triumph is motivation for Tottenham
Andre Villas-Boas insists his Tottenham side are fully aware of the prestige of the Europa League and pointed to Chelsea’s lifting of the trophy last…
Tottenham boss AVB delivers update on Lennon and Chiriches
Aaron Lennon is expected to be out of action for another one or two weeks due to a foot injury, Andre Villas-Boas has revealed. The…
Jose Mourinho on his ‘eggs-cellent’ squad and Chelsea love affair
Ahead of his final Champions League match in charge of Chelsea in 2007, Jose Mourinho criticised Blues owner Roman Abramovich for the club’s inability to…
Mourinho unfazed by Chelsea’s worst Premier League start in a decade
Jose Mourinho insists he is not worried by Chelsea’s worst start to a Premier League campaign in over a decade. The Blues slumped to a…
Jose Mourinho: Chelsea don’t have Champions League ‘obsession’
Jose Mourinho has rubbished the suggestion that Chelsea have an “obsession” with the Champions League ahead of their group-stage opener against Basel. The 50-year-old failed…
Demba Ba: I was ready to join Arsenal before move fell through
Demba Ba admits he was ready to join Arsenal before the Chelsea striker’s move to The Emirates fell through. The Senegal international was on the…
Swansea 2 Liverpool 2: Three talking points from the Jonjo Shelvey show
The Shelvey show Coming up against a former club provides a stern psychological test for even the most-hardened of footballers, and Jonjo Shelvey experienced wide-ranging…
Everton 1 Chelsea 0: Three talking points as Naismith nets winner
Mourinho’s striker conundrum continues Jose Mourinho snapped up Samuel Eto’o on a free transfer this summer, having been left frustrated in his pursuit of Manchester…
Brendan Rodgers: Victor Moses impressed when I was at Chelsea
Brendan Rodgers has revealed Victor Moses first impressed the Reds boss as 16-year-old Crystal Palace player training at Chelsea. The 22-year-old midfielder linked up with…
Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers: It’s a good start but we can be better
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool can get even better despite their winning start to the Premier League season. The Reds have continued their impressive domestic form…
Jose Mourinho reveals his plans for Juan Mata at Chelsea this season
Jose Mourinho insists Juan Mata is still a “very important” player for Chelsea – but admits the Spaniard will not be guaranteed a starting place…
Mesut Ozil: Of course Arsenal can win the Premier League this season
Mesut Ozil is convinced that Arsenal have what it takes to win the Premier League this season. The Gunners’ club-record signing was unveiled to the…
Giovanni Trapattoni stands down as Republic of Ireland manager
Giovanni Trapattoni has paid tribute to the Republic of Ireland supporters after the Italian’s contract with the FAI was ended by mutual consent on Wednesday.…
Daniel Sturridge: I’m more worried about Liverpool than England
Daniel Sturridge says he is more worried about helping Liverpool win games and challenge for trophies than playing for England. The 24-year-old striker is set…
Juan Mata pledges future to Chelsea after ‘best years’ of his career
Juan Mata has pledged his future to Chelsea, insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge as the Spaniard moves to end the speculation over his…
Jack Wilshere: I learnt so much from Cesc Fàbregas at Arsenal
Jack Wilshere says former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fàbregas is the best player he has ever lined up with during his career. The England international made…
Premier League winners & losers: Arsenal impress with Ozil swoop
Winners Arsenal: Following months of speculation linking Arsene Wenger with a move for the likes of Liverpool striker Luis Suárez, Real Madrid duo Karim Benzema…
Liverpool transfers: Victor Moses thrilled to join ‘a big club’
Victor Moses insists he has made the right decision to join Liverpool on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. The 22-year-old, who moved to the…
Liverpool transfers: Tiago Ilori hopes to emulate Jamie Carragher
Tiago Ilori has set his sights on emulating Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher after joining the Reds from Sporting Lisbon. The 20-year-old signed a contract with…