Chelsea FC Manager Maurizio Sarri has one thing in common with Ebenezer Scrooge- he would much rather work on Christmas than celebrate it. If Sarri would have said "bah humbug," the catch-phrase of the main character from "A Christmas Carol," at his Friday news conference it would have been apt. That's because the Blues boss made some remarks that evoked Charles Dickens' … [Read more...] about Manager Maurizio Sarri Declares No Christmas for Chelsea FC
Archives for 2018
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Hopes to be Man United Boss Beyond Interim
It it uncertain whether or not Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be ultimately considered for the permanent Manchester United managing vacancy, but he certainly made his desires and ambitions clear during his first news conference as interim boss. “I understand there are so many managers that would love to be manager of Manchester United,” Solskjaer said at his news conference on … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Hopes to be Man United Boss Beyond Interim
Rube Waddell: Story of the Most Heroic, Egregious Idiot in Cubs History
George Edward Waddell, or as history as called him Rube Waddell, was born on a Friday the 13th and passed away on an April Fool's Day. In between he lived a life that was well, covered just about everything one could hope to do. Like so many great American heroes he was taken from us too young; passing at the age of 37. As my co-host on "Let's Get Weird, Sports" Travis … [Read more...] about Rube Waddell: Story of the Most Heroic, Egregious Idiot in Cubs History
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC
This weekend of Premier League action brings a full and fun slate of contests on Saturday, while Sunday brings a very interesting fixture between two sides that have staged a very evenly matched series over the years. Tottenham Hotspur will visit Goodison Park to take on Everton in a late afternoon/early evening match that will mark the 176th meeting between the two clubs. … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC
Tottenham vs Everton Injury Report: Dier, Dembele, Wanyama, Vertonghen, Aurier
When third place Tottenham Hotspur head to eighth place Everton FC on Sunday they will arrive with a set of injury problems. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has really done an amazing job this season, as he's got his team in the UEFA Champions League knockout round, the Premier League top four and the League Cup final four. He's accomplished this despite getting zero help at … [Read more...] about Tottenham vs Everton Injury Report: Dier, Dembele, Wanyama, Vertonghen, Aurier
Mesut Ozil Still Has a Future at Arsenal, Unai Emery Says
At his Friday news conference Arsenal manager Unai Emery was asked whether or not Mesut Ozil, the team's highest paid player, would feature against Burnley on Saturday. "Yeah. I want every player with a good mentality for helping us and give us his quality and characteristic, and we need Mesut Ozil," Emery responded. "I spoke with him regularly in the season, and I am … [Read more...] about Mesut Ozil Still Has a Future at Arsenal, Unai Emery Says
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City FC
Chelsea FC hosts Leicester City tomorrow in a match-up of the two sides that won the Premier League title from 2014-16 to 2016-17. It's also a fixture featuring two sides that have been heading in opposite directions lately. The home side will be going for their fourth win in their last five, a stretch that included handing Manchester City their first domestic loss of the … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction vs Leicester City FC
Chelsea FC vs Leicester City Injury Report: Morata, Cahill, Moses, Vardy, Chilwell
Leicester City head to Chelsea FC on Saturday looking to achieve their first win at Stamford Bridge since 2000. The odds and projections are not in their favor. The Foxes have lost six and drawn two at the west London club since that last victory and they'll head into this clash looking up eight places in the current table (Chelsea are fourth while Leicester is 12th). Let's … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC vs Leicester City Injury Report: Morata, Cahill, Moses, Vardy, Chilwell
Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Burnley FC: Will Mesut Ozil Play?
When trying to predict who Arsenal manager Unai Emery could start on Saturday versus Burnley FC the first question to ask is- will Mesut Ozil play? The German international (who recently retired from the national side) was omitted completely from the EFL Cup loss to Tottenham Hotspur Wednesday night and only saw substitute minutes last weekend against Southampton. Given how … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Starting XI Prediction vs Burnley FC: Will Mesut Ozil Play?
Arsenal vs Burnley FC Injury Report: Mustafi, Bellerin, Holding, Mavropanos, Pope
Up next for Arsenal is a home Premier League fixture against one of the worst sides in the table, Burnley FC. Playing a side that's currently in the drop zone provides a very likely chance of a victory, and thus the opportunity to quickly move past last night's disappointment. Wednesday night saw Tottenham Hotspur bounce the Gunners from the EFL Cup tournament, and thereby … [Read more...] about Arsenal vs Burnley FC Injury Report: Mustafi, Bellerin, Holding, Mavropanos, Pope