The versatile Ashley Young has seen himself utilized in even more positions down the stretch of the 2016-17 season as Manchester United are in the midst of a deeply severe injury crisis. The Red Devils, alive in four different competitions most of the season, and in three for much of it, are experiencing first hand the price to be paid for playing 57 matches and … [Read more...] about Ashley Young Talks Man United Injury Crisis; Could be Missing Seven Starters in Europa Clash
Archives for May 2017
Luke Shaw Injury Thought to be Season Ending (Yet Again)
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has really had an extremely unfortunate career with the English giants. Prior to suffering a minor groin tear in midseason, Luke Shaw had been settling in at the starting left back position, making for a really nice story given how he was coming off a horrifying 2015-16 that ended back in September with a gruesome broken leg; an injury he … [Read more...] about Luke Shaw Injury Thought to be Season Ending (Yet Again)
Philippe Coutinho Has a “Dead Leg,” Says Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool fans got a fitness boost today in the 1-0 win at Watford. They saw Roberto Firmino return only to collide with Adrian Mariappa in the fourth minute, and eventually have to be subbed off before halftime. He was replaced by another LFC star making a return from a long injury absence, Adam Lallana. The Reds, seemingly getting healthier at the right time for the … [Read more...] about Philippe Coutinho Has a “Dead Leg,” Says Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp
Celta Vigo and ex-Man City Striker Throws Shade at Man United Ahead of Europa Semis
This is what we call "throwing shade" today, and what we used to label "talking trash" or "talking smack" in the 1990s. Former Manchester City and current Celta Vigo striker John Guidetti said he hopes "to keep the city blue" when his club takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League semifinals on Thursday night. "They [United] are a very good team. … [Read more...] about Celta Vigo and ex-Man City Striker Throws Shade at Man United Ahead of Europa Semis
Jose Mourinho Says United Supporters Must Realize Team is “in trouble”
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing draw at home versus Swansea City today, and Manager Jose Mourinho called out the supporters for not doing more. The tenth tie at home this season made Old Trafford a bit of an unfortunate trending term social media early Sunday. Once again United dropped points at home against a side much lower in the table. This time it was versus … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Says United Supporters Must Realize Team is “in trouble”
Marcus Rashford Accused of Diving by Swansea City Boss Paul Clement
With Zlatan Ibrahimovic out for the rest of the season, and even much longer than that, Manchester United are without the only consistent goal scorer that they have had this season. Ibrahimovic has been far and away the Red Devils most prolific scoring option, but Marcus Rashford is a promising young striker who can, the Red Devils hope, fill it up as well. Well he didn't … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Accused of Diving by Swansea City Boss Paul Clement
Arsene Wenger Walks Out of Postgame Interview at Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger cut his interview short following his side's 2-0 defeat at White Hart Lane to Tottenham Hotspur. Wenger was at least noble enough to admit that Tottenham overall deserved the victory, but clearly he was very upset about having to realize the simple fact that Spurs will finish ahead of the Gunners for the first time since 1995. … [Read more...] about Arsene Wenger Walks Out of Postgame Interview at Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool Injury Report vs Watford: Lallana, Sturridge, Klavan, Henderson, Ejaria
Liverpool faces a must-win situation at Vicarage Road on Monday against Watford. The good news for the Reds is they will have the services of two English internationals who have missed several games. The most important is Adam Lallana, who has been one of the most important players for Liverpool all season. The team has struggled in the midfield since he suffered a thigh … [Read more...] about Liverpool Injury Report vs Watford: Lallana, Sturridge, Klavan, Henderson, Ejaria
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI vs Watford FC
Liverpool had a brutal loss to Crystal Palace last weekend, coupled with seeing their competitors lose the gap for spots in the top four. It's looking like the Reds may need to take all 12 points in order to make the Champions League next season. The good news for Liverpool is that they should get some of their key players back for the stretch run, starting Monday night at … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool Starting XI vs Watford FC
ESPN Layoffs: Five Major Issues Bristol Must Resolve Moving Forward
The ESPN layoffs announced this past Wednesday sent shockwaves throughout the sports media business. It's the industry news story of the year. It dominated national and international headlines for days because this development affects so many different facets and niches. We listed eight truths this development taught us about the current state of the sports media business. … [Read more...] about ESPN Layoffs: Five Major Issues Bristol Must Resolve Moving Forward