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sbo login | Benitez hails Mata influence
Rafa Benitez believes the influence of Juan Mata could be decisive in Chelsea’s bid to end the sbo login season with silverware and a return to the UEFA Champions League. Chelsea have an eighth and final opportunity for a trophy remaining – in the Europa League, where they meet Basle in the semi-finals – but first the focus is on securing a top-four sbo login finish in the Premier League and qualifying for the tournament they won in 2012. Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez believes Juan Mata will be key to hopes of sbo login success The west London derby at Fulham on
sbo login | League looks to ratify FFP
The Premier League will look to ratify sbo login their Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations on Thursday at a shareholders’ meeting. The proposals were voted on in February by the sbo loginclub chairmen – but the vote could not have been closer. Under Premier League rules a two-thirds majority of the 20 clubs is needed, and only 13 voted in favour with six voting against – but Reading’s decision to abstain sbo loginmeant that the motion was passed. Premier League: Clubs will be asked to sbo login ratify plans for FFP Chief executive Richard Scudamore is now pushing for the
sbo login | Lambert happy with Holman
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he has no problem with Brett Holman sbo login openly discussing his unhappiness at a lack of first-team opportunities. Holman was a regular starter for Villa in the first half of the sbo login season but the midfielder has made just three substitute appearances since the middle of January. Brett Holman’s complaints have not sbo login angered Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert And, when he was away on international sbo login duty with Australia last month, the 29-year-old spoke about his unhappiness about the situation. But Lambert is not angry with Holman and told the Birmingham
sbo login | Ferguson: United were unlucky
Sir Alex Ferguson felt Manchester United were ‘unlucky’ to lose 2-1 to Manchester City and conceded his sbo login team ‘always make it difficult’ for themselves. United’s lead at the top of the table was trimmed to 12 points with seven games remaining after an excellent solo effort from substitute Sergio Aguero earned sbo login City the win. Sir Alex Ferguson felt Manchester United were ‘unlucky’ to lose to sbo login Manchester City Ferguson, who believes there was an sbo login element of offside about City’s opener from James Milner, was satisfied with his side’s performance, particularly in the second half.
sbo login | Tamas must wait on contract
West Brom defender Gabriel Tamas has been told he will have to wait until the summer to find out if he is to be offered a new deal by the sbo login club. The 29-year-old Romania international is in the final year of his contract but Albion have the option of a 12-month extension in their favour. Gabriel Tamas will have to wait for new West Brom sbo login contract The Baggies have already opened contract talks with centre-back sbo login Gareth McAuley and striker Shane Long, and Tamas indicated last week that he wants to remain at the Hawthorns for
sbo login | De Guzman talks on hold by Laudrup
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup has put off talks over a sbo login permanent deal for Jonathan de Guzman until the summer. The Holland international has enjoyed an excellent season on loan at the sbo login Liberty Stadium from Villarreal, grabbing a double in the Capital One Cup final. Swansea boss Michael Laudrup puts off De Guzman talks until the sbo login summer De Guzman is keen to remain in south Wales, and Laudrup had hoped to begin talks with the sbo login player’s agent and Villarreal to sort out a full-time switch. But with Villarreal still in with a chance
sbo online | Manchester City Gregucci still keep tabs on Cavani
Manchester City’s defensive coach Angelo Gregucci has reaffirmed the sbo online club’s interest in Napoli striker Edinson Cavani and says it is too soon to discuss manager Roberto Mancini’s future. Mancini has previously expressed an admiration for Cavani, who is regarded as one of the most potent forwards in world sbo online football. Manchester City remain interested in sbo online Napoli striker Edinson Cavani Napoli have recently insisted it will cost £60million to persuade them to sell, although the Uruguay international said he is unsure where he will be playing next sbo online season. Chelsea and Real Madrid are
sbo online | West Brom Brunt hopes for McAuley stay
West Brom captain Chris Brunt has urged the sbo online club to tie down in-form defender Gareth McAuley on a new contract. The 33-year-old’s current deal is due to expire at the end of next sbo online season and the club have opened talks Chris Brunt calls for West Brom to sort out sbo online Gareth McAuley’s future Brunt believes the Baggies should sort out his fellow sbo online Northern Ireland international’s future sooner rather than later, insisting he has been “massive” for the club this season. “He’s a good friend of mine as well so I would love
sbo online | Martin: Kamara has to stay Norwich
Norwich City defender Russell Martin would like to see striker Kei Kamara stay at the sbo online club permanently. Kamara, who is on loan from MLS side Sporting Kansas, got off to a flying start as a Norwich player following up his goal against Everton with an impressive performance up front on his own against sbo online Sunderland. Russell Martin would love Kei Kamara to stay at sbo online Norwich on permanent basis And Norwich team-mate Martin sbo online would not be disappointed if Kamara did not return to play in the USA any time soon. “It is the
sbo online | Scolari defends Chelsea reign
Former Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari claims that, while he enjoyed his sbo online reign at Stamford Bridge, he was not given enough time to make his mark. The Brazil boss, who spent seven months at the Blues before being sacked in February 2009, returns to West London on Monday when his sbo online side face Russia in a friendly. Luiz Felipe Scolari says he wasn’t given enough time to make his mark at sbo online Chelsea During his time at the Bridge, Chelsea were fourth in the Premier League and still in both the FA Cup and sbo
