Middlesbrough
Will Tottenham see the best of Woodgate?
Jonathan Woodgate’s career has patently not fulfilled its immense potential. Calm, confident and commanding at the back, his talent was such that he made his England debut aged just 19. Ever since, however, a combination of bad luck – club turmoil and changes in management - off-field misbehaviour and, above all, injury has prevented him […]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
Liverpool and Arsenal lead the table after victories against Derby and Portsmouth respectively, the Reds hammering Billy Davies’ Rams side 6-0 with Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso scoring twice apiece as Liverpool indicated for the first time in a long, long time that they will sustain a challenge for the league. Arsenal […]
The Weekender
Story of the Weekend
It was a return to form for the omnipresent Premier League quartet; the top four all securing narrow victories to ensure the league table has some resemblance with reality, though Manchester United remain in mid-table. Their lack of firepower up front was again apparent in a tight 1-0 win against Tottenham, though […]
Football in brief: Yakubu was forced out, Owls set for Sodje deal
Aiyegbeni may debut for Everton on Saturday
After agreeing to a club record £11.25m move from Middlesbrough to Everton on Thursday, Nigeria’s Yakubu Aiyegbeni could make his debut against Blackburn on Saturday.
Aiyegbeni was issued Everton’s number nine jersey after agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. James Beattie last wore the prestigious number nine shirt. Aiyegbeni […]
Football in brief: Martins interests Man Utd, Everton’s Yakubu bid £1m short
Aiyegbeni skips Boro training, future in doubt
The future of Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was on Monday put in doubt as he skipped training.
Aiyegbeni has been linked with three clubs, Manchester City, former club Portsmouth, and Everton who are thought to be leading the chase to secure his services.
Aiyegbeni’s non-appearance with his team-mates at training on […]
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