Chelsea FC Manager Antonio Conte, in his weekly news conference today, called on the league to alter the fixture schedule, claiming it is unfair that Tottenham Hotspur and his side are playing at different times during the stretch drive. Chelsea visit Everton on Sunday, kickoff at 2 pm time local. They are currently on top of the table, leading Tottenham by just four points. … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Calls for Schedule Change Amongst Final Title Contenders
Archives for April 2017
Mourinho Promises Additional Reinforcements this Summer Transfer Window
Last night Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho met the media to preview Sunday's match against Swansea City. The Portugese promised some summer transfer window signings, so he's re-assuring fans that reinforcements are on the way to his extremely injury depleted squad. So injury depleted that the manager himself might have to play, Mourinho joked. However, Mourinho says … [Read more...] about Mourinho Promises Additional Reinforcements this Summer Transfer Window
Mourinho Says Juan Mata Will Return Before Chris Smalling or Phil Jones
Of all the players who will be out for Manchester United in the long-term, midfielder Juan Mata is the closest to making return. That's what United Manager Jose Mourinho said Thursday night. Following the goalless draw in the Manchester Derby, Mourinho met the media for two "sessions" that were combined into one. First he did Q&A in regards to the derby, and that was … [Read more...] about Mourinho Says Juan Mata Will Return Before Chris Smalling or Phil Jones
Jacksonville Jaguars Add More Illini Flavor by Drafting Dawuane Smoot
In the Jacksonville Jaguars organization, the man at the very top is an Illini grad. As of Friday night, so is the newest member of the club- Defensive end Dawuane Smoot. The 6-3, 264-pound tackles-for-losses machine was selected with the fourth pick in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft in Philadelphia. Smoot was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 68th overall … [Read more...] about Jacksonville Jaguars Add More Illini Flavor by Drafting Dawuane Smoot
Jose Mourinho Says that He Might Have to Play against Swansea City
With so many injuries, Manchester United is essentially a mash unit right now. There's a current injury crisis in midfield, and an even larger crisis in the back line, it's to the point that Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho said he might have to suit up Sunday versus Swansea City. He was joking of course. … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says that He Might Have to Play against Swansea City
Steven Gerrard Says His Teams Won’t Model themselves After Cristiano Ronaldo
Steven Gerrard, former England National Captain, one of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, is about to take the reins of the U18s at his former club, Liverpool. Endorsed by Manager Jurgen Klopp, Gerrard will now officially be leading the academy kids next season, and he has a clear vision of what he wants and expects. The 36-year-old wants his teams to be … [Read more...] about Steven Gerrard Says His Teams Won’t Model themselves After Cristiano Ronaldo
Marouane Fellaini Head-butts Sergio Aguero; some of the Funniest Twitter Reactions
It was a goalless Manchester Derby, but the match is still buzzing all across the internet right now. That's because Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini head-butted Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and the incident is dominating derby talk right now. It's abuzz among more than just football fans, the #ManchesterDerby is top trending term worldwide right now on … [Read more...] about Marouane Fellaini Head-butts Sergio Aguero; some of the Funniest Twitter Reactions
Eric Bailly Says He Considered Joining Join Man City Before Jose Mourinho Called
Ahead of today's blockbuster Manchester Derby, United defender Eric Bailly admitted that he was once all set suit up for the opposite team. Yes, the young center back, then with Villareal, was going through the motions to potentially join Manchester City when Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho called and swooped in. The Daily Mirror has the scoop, writing that Bailly, … [Read more...] about Eric Bailly Says He Considered Joining Join Man City Before Jose Mourinho Called