Obi Mikel Blames Chelsea Team For Loss To Everton And Basel
Published: September 20, 2013
Londoners Chelsea have lost in two consecutive matches to Everton (Premier League ) and the Champions League clash at home to Swiss opponents Basel.In an interview with British media, Super Eagles star John Mikel Obi has analyzed the matches and has publicly blamed his teammates for the two losses.“It’s a v...
Tiago Ilori : Brendan Rodgers seems like a great Guy And A Great Coach
Published: September 19, 2013
20 - year - old Liverpool rookie Tiago Ilori has commented on his debut for the Under 21 squad in their 5 - 2 victory over Sunderland at Anfield on Tuesday.Recall that the Portugal youth - teamer penned a three - year contract with the Reds on transfer deadline day, snubbing the approaches of a number of clubs in Europ...
Victor Moses Showered In Praise By Brendan Rodgers
Published: September 17, 2013
After three victories on the bounce, Liverpool drew 2 - 2 with Swansea City on Monday night, with the Nigeria international Victor Moses netting on his debut.Manager Brendan Rodgers has showered praises on Moses, who arrived on loan from Chelsea just before the summer transfer window was shut. “When I had been he...
Cardiff City Are Stronger Than West Brom - Peter Odemwingie
Published: September 13, 2013
Peter Odemwingie , 32,  claims his new club Cardiff City are stronger than West Brom, whom he left in the summer transfer market.The Nigeria international penned a two - year deal with The Bluebirds just few hours before the window was shut last week.“I told my wife that from what I see this is a stronger te...
Gabby Agbonlahor Gets Death Threat On Social Media
Published: September 09, 2013
Aston Villa Anglo - Nigerian attacker Gabby Agbonlahor has been subjected to a number of death threats after a harsh tackle on Louis Tomlinson during Stiliyan Petrov's testimonial at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Louis Tomlinson had to be replaced following the tackle by Agbonlahor and left the field visibly battered. Fans ...
Michael Emenalo : We Bought Samuel Eto'o For His Experience
Published: September 09, 2013
Former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo, who is now the Technical Director of Chelsea, has commented on the transfer of Cameroon superstar Samuel Eto'o to the Stamford Bridge outfit.It was not hidden that one of the priorities of Jose Mourinho in the outgoing summer transfer market to bolster the offense was Manch...
Victor Moses : Coming to Liverpool Is Another Step For Me
Published: September 04, 2013
22 - year - old Nigeria international Victor Moses has commented on his transfer to Liverpool, where he will play on loan for the remainder of the season."As a young footballer coming up, I just want to play games. Not playing can really damage your career."Liverpool is a massive club and I just want to enjoy my footba...
Bolton Manager Dougie Freedman Showers Praise On Sanmi Odelusi
Published: August 07, 2013
Bolton manager Dougie Freedman has showered praise on Anglo - Nigerian attacker Sanmi Odelusi after he netted a brace in the Capital Cup tie against Shrewsbury (3 - 1) on Tuesday night.20 - year - old Sanmi Odelusi, who has been at the Reebok Stadium for the past four years, was on target in the 43rd and 52nd minute of...
Odemwingie Will Leave West Brom At Right Price
Published: May 17, 2013
West Brom gaffer Steve Clarke says the Baggies are not desperate to sell Peter Odemwingie far below his market valuation.The Nigeria international has seen his first team opportunities limited following his much publicized botched transfer to Queens Park Rangers in the winter transfer market.It is not hidden that Peter...
Peter Odemwingie Confirms He's Leaving West Brom
Published: May 10, 2013
West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie has confirmed to British media that he will depart the club at the end of the season. The 31 - year - old has been in the bad books of the Baggies leadership following his botched transfer to Queens Park Rangers.''I spoke to manager Steve Clarke recently and he agreed it is going to b...
Obi Mikel Criticizes Chelsea Leadership For Frequent Coaching Change
Published: May 10, 2013
Nigeria international John Obi Mikel has criticized the leadership of Premiership side Chelsea for frequent change of coaches.Since joining the current European champions from Norwegians Lyn Oslo in 2006, the defensive midfielder has played under eight managers."The club is crazy, it is. But we have to keep doing our ...
Peter Odemwingie Wants To Score In Alex Ferguson's Last Match
Published: May 08, 2013
On Wednesday, it was reported that Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to the quit the club at the end of the season after about 26 years in charge of the England powerhouse.Ferguson's last game as coach of Manchester United will be played in 11 days time against Peter Odemwingie's West Brom at The Hawthorns...
Mark Clattenburg To Referee Chelsea Again After Mikel Incident
Published: April 22, 2013
Chelsea midfielder Obi Mikel wrongly accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using inappropriate language when the London team faced Manchester United in October. The FA investigated Mikel's claims and cleared the referee of making racist remarks to the Nigeria international, who was handed a three - match ban and fined.Fo...
Victor Anichebe Targets Double Figures
Published: April 15, 2013
Everton striker Victor Anichebe is in the form of his life. The 24 - year - old netted his sixth English Premier League goal against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.He has set himself a target of at least another four goals before the end of the campaign in May.''Hopefully I can finish the season with a couple more goa...
Charlton Manager Praises Jonathan Obika
Published: April 08, 2013
Charlton Athletic manager,  Chris Powell has lavished praise on the Anglo - Nigerian striker Jonathan Obika for scoring an injury time winner against Leeds United on Saturday.Powell told the official website of Charlton Athletic, cafc.co.uk: ''I wanted him to make an impact and show people what he was about. He ha...