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
Archives for April 2017
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
New 2017-18 Home Liverpool Kit is Absolutely Spectacular (Photos)
Liverpool Football Club will celebrate the 125th anniversary of their founding by playing a friendly in Australia next month. They'll also run the shirt game by playing their 125th season in these extremely sharp uniforms. The 2017-18 home Liverpool kit was released today and it is receiving rave reviews all across the internet. Deservedly so we might add. The Liverpool home … [Read more...] about New 2017-18 Home Liverpool Kit is Absolutely Spectacular (Photos)
Mitchell Trubisky Selection Was Not Very Well Received by the Chicago Bears Fan Community
Former North Carolina Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky asked people to start calling him Mitchell and stop calling him Mitch during the Scouting Combine in February. Perhaps Mitchell needs a nickname too, can we suggest "Mitch?" There were reports that the Chicago Bears were looking to trade back from the #3 slot, but instead they went up to #2 and then took Trubisky. Pretty much … [Read more...] about Mitchell Trubisky Selection Was Not Very Well Received by the Chicago Bears Fan Community
Manchester Derby Talk Dominated by Marouane Fellaini Head-butting of Sergio Aguero
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini commonly employs tactics and methods that make him reviled by many in the global football community. He's a player who's probably just about as polarizing as Diego Costa or Luis Suarez. In late 2015, former official Howard Webb called Fellaini “a thug” after United's 1-1 draw with arch-rivals Liverpool. The big Belgian had not … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby Talk Dominated by Marouane Fellaini Head-butting of Sergio Aguero
Jose Mourinho Still Hopes Phil Jones, Chris Smalling Will Return this Season
Manchester United fans know very well what name they should often expect to see in a match preview injury report- Phil Jones. The central defender has had quite an injury plagued career, and this year has been more of the same. In March, while on international break with England, Jones collided in training with Chris Smalling, and neither have played since. All of April, … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Still Hopes Phil Jones, Chris Smalling Will Return this Season