Sir Alex reveals transfer plans
June 30, 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his plans for the summer. His main priority will be keeping Star man Cristiano Ronaldo but he has promised that he will not sign more than one or two players. He said…
“The European Championship derails transfer activity. Nothing really happens when the championships are on. Obviously, now that is all over, people settle down. Managers are back at their clubs and you can get some dialogue now if they are interested. But I wouldn’t think we would buy any more than one player. We are looking at one or two things. Clubs with ambitions don’t want to sell their best players, so it’s not as easy as you’d think and we tend to look for younger ones.”
The news comes as a bit of a surprise with United being linked with a number of stars. The question is who is the the sole signing United will buy.
Ronaldhino ponders future
June 30, 2008
Ronaldhino has turned down Man City and now looks to resolve his future as quick as possible. People believe he is past his best but all he wants to do is play football.
Ronnie said…
“My time with Barcelona has been a marvellous story, looking at what we have won. The supporters will never forget it. When I walk through Barcelona the people are very affectionate towards me. A lot of things have been invented about me but the fans have always recognised my hard work and professionalism. All that I ask now is to return to playing as soon as possible - it doesn’t matter where. I want to do what I love most of all, and that is to play football.”
Ronaldhino has plenty of options open to him. The question is which one will he choose.
Roger overcomes Hewitt
June 30, 2008
Roger Federer continued his dominance on grass with a convincing display over former World number one Lleyton Hewitt. The Swiss maestro won in straight sets 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Hewitt was a little hampered by his hip injury but even if he was fully fit he would have struggled against the dominance of Federer.
Roger said…
”I think I served really well which was important against Lleyton, I saw he was struggling with his hip but nevertheless, he was dangerous. I think the key was the first set tie-break and afterwards I played consistently well and saved a lot of break points which was crucial.”
In other Wimbledon news all of the top four seeds in the Women’s draw are out. This means that the favorites are now the Williams sisters who both had comfortable victorys. Rafael Nadal overcame Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets to meet the winner of the Gasquet Murray match. Finally Roger’s next opponent will be Mario Ancic who won a marathon match against Verdasco in the fifth set 13-11.
Murray defeats Tommy Haas
June 28, 2008
Andy Murray continued his fine form at Wimbledon with a tough fought victory over Tommy Haas. The Scot dropped his first set of the tournament but still won 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2.
After the match Murray said…
“It was a good match. I had a chance to win in straight sets but played a poor service game. But he had few chances on my serve and I played very well. I was pleased with the way I managed to play in the tight situations. My mentality on court was very good. The older you get, the more you get used to everything. I’ve got some good people around me and I’m just enjoying myself on court.”
Murray now faces number 8 seed Richard Gasquet who defeated Giles Simon. Andy knows he will have to improve but if the crowd get behind him and he keeps his composure he has a chance of making it to the quarters,
Rafa overcomes Kiefer at Wimbledon
June 28, 2008
Rafael Nadal overcame a tricky first set to book his place in the last 16. Rafa won the first 7-6. Many would have though the match was going to be close but Nadal stepped it up a gear and claimed the second set 6-2. He then won the third set 6-3 to shrug off Nicolas Kiefer’s challenge.
After the match Rafa said…
“Kiefer was a difficult opponent, he has a very good serve. Right now, I’m just happy to be in the fourth round, I’m doing well and have just lost one set (to get to the last 16). Now I know I have a tough opponent and I must focus on my game.”
Rafa will now meet Mikhail Youzhny who won in 5 sets over Radek Stepanek. 7-5, 6-7, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.
It will be another hard match for Nadal. Nevertheless I certainly won’t be backing against the Spaniard in his quest to win Wimbledon.
Adebayor makes huge u-turn
June 28, 2008
Adebayor has made the biggest u-turn in football history. Just yesterday, he said he was going to stay at Arsenal but today he has been speaking about what would happen to Arsenal if he left the club.
Emmanuel said…
”If they’re going to get 50 million for me and they bought me for 10 million, everyone is getting the benefits. I have asked Arsenal to look at it and see what they want. I have a promise from the manager Arsene Wenger that they will call me next week. I am waiting for their answer and next week I will decide. I need to know before I come back to train on July 21. At the moment, I am in a position that I don’t know where I will play.”
This news will hurt Arsenal fans after just yesterday he said he would stay. He has lost all respect of Arsenal fans after what he has done to the club.
Simon Says…
I can’t believe what he has done to Arsenal and most importantly Arsene Wenger. He was made the one of the best by Arsene and now he has stabbed him in the back. He will never get any respect from Arsenal fans and rightly so in my eyes.
Murray into next round
June 27, 2008
Andy Murray put in a very good display to dispatch of former Wimbledon semi-finalist Xavier Malisse. The Scot fired down 16 aces in what was arguably his best ever serving performance. He won the match 6-4, 6-2, 6-2.
Afterwards he said…
“To win my first two matches in straight sets is what I wanted. At the start of a Slam, to win games comfortably is what you want. I don’t think Xavier played his best match but there were stages where he hit some great shots and I had to make sure I did not let him back into the match. I am feeling good on court. Before matches, I get butterflies and excited but when I get on court, I calm down. I have started both matches well, when I have got early breaks.”
Murray now meets talented German Tommy Haas.
Adebayor: im staying
June 27, 2008
Emmanuel Adebayor has quashed reports that he is going to leave Arsenal. The Gunners hitman has been targeted by both Barcelona and Ac Milan.
Adebayor said…
”I am an Arsenal player and have three years left on my contract. The most important thing for me is to keep on enjoying my football. I’m staying at Arsenal.”
Milan had earlier stated that they are only going to go for two players who are Ronadlhino and Adebayor.
Milan President said…
“There is a ‘yes’ from coach Carlo Ancelotti to go for the Brazilian. It’s Ronaldinho or Adebayor. Buying one excludes taking the other.”
Ronaldo calls United
June 26, 2008
Ronaldo, 23, has given United fans the news they most wanted by informing the club he would be going straight on holiday and would return, as instructed, for pre-season training.
His call makes it clear Ronaldo does not envisage any move to Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
The player was told he must be back at United three weeks from the day Portugal’s interest in Euro 2008 ended - July 10 - and he has said he will be there.
Ronaldo initially claimed he would return to Manchester this week for an exploratory ankle op.
But he has delayed that to go on an immediate break.
He is clearly having to accept that Alex Ferguson remains as determined as ever to keep him.
Boss Ferguson returns to work on Monday, after his holiday in the South of France.
He believes he can talk the player round, as he did after the 2006 World Cup when the wing wizard first stated his interest in joining
Henry opens door to America
June 26, 2008
Thierry Henry has opened up the doors to join David Beckham in America. Henry who has struggled with form in Spain said he was happy for now but in the future it’s a big possibility.
Henry said…
“I love America. I love it here. And whenever I come here, I feel free. Hopefully, one day. You never know what’s going to happen. But at the moment, I’m still over there. I’m here on vacation, enjoying the town. It’s an amazing town. I love New York. It’s not the first time I say it. I come here quite often. It’s pretty nice. Sometimes I do get recognised, but I feel free when I’m here, so that’s the most important thing. I love it.”
Thierry would be a great addition to MLS and he would help Beckham in trying to raise the game in America.
