All Posts Tagged With: "FA"
FA sets semi target for Capello
The English FA launched its strategic vision for English football today which included a minimum target for Fabio Capello and a vow to bring the World Cup Finals to England in 2018. Capello has been told by Brian Barwick that he must ensure qualification for the next 2 tournaments and reach the semi finals of [...]
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6May2008 | Keyser | 0 comments | Continued
Has Hleb played last game for Arsenal?
Aleksandr Hleb’s season may be over and his Arsenal future is in doubt amidst growing specualtion in Italy that he is set to sign for Inter. Hleb was caught on camera slapping Reading captain Graeme Murty in the face in an unprovoked off the ball incident. Although the slap in the face was quite blatant [...]
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21Apr2008 | Keyser | 0 comments | Continued
Portsmouth win FA Cup semi-final
The only Premiership team left in the FA Cup showed their class this afternoon and beat promotion hopefuls West Bromich Albion 1-0 to book a place in the final. Ex-West Brom striker Kanu put one past his old team to send Pompey through. Portsmouth now are hot favourites to lift the trophy on 17th May [...]
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Ashley Cole tackle on Hutton
This is the horrific lunge by Ashley Cole on Tottenham’s Alan Hutton that sparked furious scenes at White Hart Lane last night and has sparked some serious debate in football circles today. Cole jumped at Hutton from 2 yards away while the Scot was in full flight down the right flank, catching the defender half [...]
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20Mar2008 | Keyser | 2 comments | Continued
Cardiff cup glory will not lead to Europe
Cardiff City have been told they will not be allowed into the UEFA cup if they lift the FA cup in May. Cardiff are represented by the FA of Wales despite playing in the English Championship and have been informed by UEFA that if they win at Wembley, their place in Europe would be taken [...]
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10Mar2008 | Keyser | 0 comments | Continued
The romance of the cup
Chelsea losing to Barnsley, United beaten at home by Portsmouth and Middlesbrough dumped out by Cardiff: As the saying goes, you’ve gotta love the romance of the cup, but will the FA love it when it comes to May 17th?
It’s the first time in a century that the last four of the FA Cup has [...]
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9Mar2008 | Pristyles | 0 comments | Continued
FA refute allegations of bias
The FA has responded to allegations of double standards following Frank Lampards successful appeal against a 3 match ban coming just a week after Jeremie Aliadiere’s unsuccessful appeal.
Aliadiere’s appeal was deemed frivolous and earned the player a 4 match ban which caused many to criticise the FA’s disciplinary procedures. Either the FA has rectified the [...]
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