At the time I was third choice at Bradford," he says. When I first got that phone call to say Celtic were interested, you just see it for the club it is, the size, history. I had no idea about the enormity of what that season meant to the club and the fans. Celtic began the league campaign with back-to-back defeats, with Larsson's underwhelming debut - his misplaced pass led to Hibernian's opening-day winner - giving little hint of his greatness to come.
However, they were dealt a blow before kick-off when the Championship's top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic was ruled out with what Parker described as a "slight problem" which he hopes will not keep him out for the second leg. Fulham had won each of their three games during Mitrovic's recent suspension but, in his absence on this occasion, their attacks initially lacked a focal point. For all the visitors' early long spells of possession, they offered little in the way of cutting edge until the final few minutes of the first half.
As it turned out, Martin played in the following game at Chelsea, which West Ham won, and also at Southampton three games later, when, again, the Hammers were victorious. But injury kept Martin out of the pivotal Boxing Day trip to Crystal Palace and with Fabianski not quite ready to return, Roberto came back, and the Hammers lost after leading midway through the second half. Pellegrini's confusionIt would be wrong to pin all West Ham's troubles on Roberto.
The Robins have reignited their hopes of securing a playoff spot this season, but they need to find some consistency. They do end to pick up results in spells, so they will be hoping that their latest victory is the start of another strong run of form to kick off the New Year.
Ismaila Sarr (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Roberto Pereyra. Second HalfPosted at Second Half begins Watford 0, Liverpool 0. Half TimePosted at 45'+6' First Half ends, Watford 0, Liverpool 0. Posted at 45'+5' Attempt missed. Troy Deeney (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Posted at 45'+5' Attempt saved.
With just one win from their last six matches in all competitions, these are nervy times for Atletico Madrid who face the ultimate test this Sunday night at Wanda Metropolitano in the shape of champions Barcelona. Despite their poor run of form, a win for Los Rojiblancos here would see them draw level on points with Barca in the La Liga table; however a defeat would leave them six points adrift in the title race.
It could be a big weekend for Diego Schwartzman as he has never won an ATP tournament in his home country. The Argentinian is ranked 25 places above his opponent and has shown the better form this year. He has yet to drop a set in this tournament and his opponent had to battle for nearly three hours in his last match. Go for Schwartzman to get the win here.
You can see from my smile it was just unbelievable. Jose didn't have to do that. It was really nice of him to come over to me. It's made my day, my life. I love Spurs and it was an amazing moment I'll never forget. Mourinho told the post-match news conference he wanted to bring Hynes to the dressing room to celebrate with the players but the teenager had left the stadium straight after the game because he had to study for an exam the next day.
Once again the visitors responded, with Matt Grimes' clever corner expertly drilled into the roof of the net by right-back Naughton. More soft Swansea defending allowed Wilks to stab in his second goal in three games only seven minutes later, but once again Swansea replied. After Bidwell fed Andre Ayew down the left, his low centre was met by Garrick and he steered in his first Swansea league goal.
However, the Bees are also hard to break down, conceding just twice in the seven-game winning run which began with a 5-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday before the coronavirus pandemic interrupted the season. More frustration for DerbyWhile the Rams are not yet out of the play-off picture, taking just one point from three matches, with a tricky run-in to come, could result in another frustrating season.
The judge said he would permit the pair to move into the Palmaroga hotel in Asuncion while they awaited their trial. They will be allowed to receive visits. The two men deposited $800,000 each into a local bank account on Tuesday. It’s a significant bail in cash to guarantee they will not flee," judge Gustavo Amarilla said.
Lawro's prediction: 2-0Steve's prediction: Carlo Ancelotti has started to settle in now I think, and Everton are going to be difficult to beat. He beat Newcastle in his second game in charge, and I am going for another win here - I cannot see Newcastle giving them too much trouble. Sheffield United v Manchester CityNothing really seems to change for Manchester City - the reason they dropped two more points against Crystal Palace on Saturday was down to the same old defensive problems that have haunted them all season.
Gil Vicente have been struggling since the beginning of December of last year with only 4 wins in the last 15 matches. At home they have won only 4 of the 12 league games so far this season and in the last 3 games at home they conceded 7 goals.
Despite losing (Brazil playmaker Philippe) Coutinho (to Barcelona in 2018), the side got stronger and that says a great deal about the club and the players who play for them. Video - Inter move for Man Utd wonderkid gathers pace – Euro Papers00:57 Klopp was similarly generous in his praise of Simeone's Atletico, hailing their efficiency as a team after their 2014 La Liga title and subsequent near misses in the Champions League.
Metta will play against Jelgava in the Optibet Virsliga of Latvia on Thursday. Metta finished last in the previous season but won Relegation Game to SuperNova . They lost both the matches played this season at home and away and just scored one goal and that was home game. While Jelgava finished 7th last season. They ended last season with unbeaten streak of five matches and won both the matches played this season . Defeated Tukums 2000 by 2-1 in the last away game. Jelgava also defeated Metta in all the last three head to head matches. So Jelgava likely to win .
Les Graoullys have won the majority of their points in Ligue 1 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien but it still doesn't make for great reading. Metz currently have the third worst home record in the league with just one win in their last seven games there. They've conceded two goals on four of these seven occasions and with them shipping four away to Nice last week, their defence needs to buck up their ideas or face relegation.
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ROME, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Talking points from the Serie A weekend: CONTE DARES TO DREAM AS TITLE RACE TIGHTENS Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte admitted he can't help but think about a league title win after his side went top of Serie A, recovering from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat AC Milan 4-2 in a thrilling Milan Derby.
For much of the second half, though, they were on the back foot, having to dig in to repel a relentless home side. There is still work to do, as demonstrated once again by their inability to see a job out, regardless of all the good work that precedes it. As at Brighton in the league last weekend, they were punished for a lapse in concentration late in the game. However, unlike at the Amex Stadium and possibly as a sign of progress, they rallied as opposed to imploded and found the resolve to create one last moment to win the game.
The report states that Arsenal are willing to fork out £50 million for the defender who has just two years left on his current deal at the Etihad Stadium. Stones is unlikely to be offered a new contract after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta worked with Stones for over two years, while he was Guardiola's assistant at City.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is no "quick fix" to improve his squad. Pressure is mounting on Solskjaer to make January signings after Wednesday's 2-0 home defeat by Burnley. It was a second straight Premier League loss and the players were jeered. We've had one proper transfer window and we're trying to do something now," said Solskjaer, who took over - initially on an interim basis - in December 2018.
The next opportunity to apply for tickets will be in December - but not all fans will be able to buy them. These tickets will be made available through national associations such as the Football Association. Tickets for 44 of the 51 matches are available for under 50 euros (£43), but the cheapest seats for the final at Wembley are 95 euros (£82), all the way up to an eye-watering 945 euros (£812).
Moura lacks consistency, not application, but that’s what happens when you’re shunted from winger, then to substitute, then to lone striker. Not on merit, just on who else is available. It’s left him on the verge of burning out, abandoned in attack and only Giovani Lo Celso looking like creating anything for him.
Everton have lost eight of their last 11 league games to drop into the relegation zone. Bournemouth v Liverpool *Bournemouth have beaten current leaders Liverpool only once in eight Premier League meetings, a 4-3 win at home in 2016. The last five league games between the teams have produced 18 goals with Liverpool scoring 16 of them in four wins (D1).
Assisted by Sergio Canales with a cross. Former Women's Super League side Sunderland reached the FA Women's Cup third round with a thrilling 4-3 win over neighbours Middlesbrough. Sunderland, who made the 2016 semi-final and the last eight the following two years, will next visit Fylde after edging the all-Northern Premier tie.
MAN OF THE MATCH Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea): For the football purist, this was a hugely satisfying performance by the Blues. Inspired by their homegrown talent, Chelsea's intricate, one-touch football was a joy to watch, particularly down the right channel. The Man of the Match award could easily have gone to James, but Hudson-Odoi shades it.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid predictions for this Wednesday night’s El Clasico at Camp Nou. Who will come out on top in Catalonia as joint La Liga-leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid square off in the first El Clasico of the season? Read on for all our free La Liga predictions and betting tips.
It has been a conclusion to the football season like no other. To avoid ending 2019-20 without another ball being kicked because of coronavirus, English professional football has had to adapt in unprecedented and occasionally unusual ways. We've had games behind closed doors, fake crowd noise and Zoom walls, water breaks, five substitutions and, after the Championship play-off final on 4 August, 217 domestic matches in the space of just 49 days.
Secret plans were drawn up to sell off the Celtic's high value assets. Scotland and Belfast Celtic at the pre-match paradeThe club would then tender its resignation from the Irish League. This tactic, so effective during a four-year absence in the 1920s, was being tried again. Winger Paddy Bonnar was transferred to Barnsley while centre-half Charlie Currie went to Bradford City. Full-back Tom 'Bud' Aherne joined Luton Town.
Manchester City's parent company is close to making Belgian second-tier outfit Lommel SK the ninth club in its portfolio. The City Football Group (CFG) already has stakes in clubs playing in the United States, Japan, Australia and China, among others. There has been no official comment but is understood CFG will wipe out the club's £1. City’s owners, Abu Dhabi United Group, have a majority stake in CFG.
Posted at 82' Foul by Remi Allen (Reading Women). SubstitutionPosted at 81' Substitution, Reading Women. Millie Farrow replaces Angharad James. SubstitutionPosted at 77' Substitution, Chelsea Women. Hannah Blundell replaces Sam Kerr. Goal!Posted at 75' Goal! Chelsea Women 3, Reading Women 1. Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea Women) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
SubstitutionPosted at 82' Substitution, Tottenham Hotspur. Moussa Sissoko replaces Lucas Moura. Posted at 82' Attempt missed. Michail Antonio (West Ham United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Snodgrass with a cross following a set piece situation. Posted at 81' Foul by Lucas Moura (Tottenham Hotspur). Posted at 81' Aaron Cresswell (West Ham United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
There was another man there too. He was angry. We escorted him from the hotel. We didn't call the police, because they had enough on their hands controlling the fans. David Beckham kisses the Champions League trophyGetty Images Giggs got to his room around 8am and decided to rest his head for half an hour.
He said he would walk away if he felt he was not "challenging enough" or was not "motivated enough" to continue. He appears to have the backing of his players. Lyon winger Nikita Parris and Arsenal defender Leah Williamson both came out to defend him after the 1-0 defeat. Neville stressed he would protect those players "until the day I walk out of this job" - a deliberate choice of words which could signify his intention to leave on his own accord.
The away team have been playing in some low scoring matches where there have been 2 or less goals scored in these matches. There have been 2 matches with 2 goals scored and 2 matches with 1 or less goals scored in their past 4 away matches. This could be another low scoring match I feel with their attack not being as strong and their defending actually looking very good at the moment. It could be a match where no goal will be scored as we seen this recently and also seen that 1-0 result also making the odds look good
Subs: Eriksen 5, Ndombele 6, Lo Celso 5. KEY STATS No Spurs manager has ever won their first three Premier League games. Alli has scored four goals in the four games since Mourinho took the reigns. Rashford has 10 goals in his last 10 games from club and country. Tottenham have gone 10 Premier League games without keeping a clean sheet.
Newcastle Jets already look like they want to put this season behind them as they currently sit bottom of the league with no wins in their last six matches. They are four points behind The Mariners in 10th and any playoff hopes already look beyond them. The side have only won twice this season and things look desperate with the team still lacking a permanent head coach following the sacking of Ernie Merrick two weeks ago.
Both teams are in good form going to this game, with the aim of challenging league leaders Sporting CP. Porto have done well in the league and are unbeaten in 11, as well as five away. Braga on the other hand, have a run of seven straight home wins in the league. The two sides seem to even out and a draw is a good bet.
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AFC Wimbledon have been struggling towards the bottom of the league this season and their place in the League One is far from secure. Their home form overall has been less than impressive and they have managed just 13 points in their 9 outings on their own soil.
Manchester United will face Wolverhampton for the fourth time this season. In the league, the match ended in a draw (1-1) when Wolves met United at home and there United was the better team. In the FA Cup, the matches ended 0-0, also the Wolves as home team, but in the return United defeated wolves at Old Trafford 1-0. I think United will play good here. But Wolves settled themselves as one of the undefeatable teams in the premier league and I expect them to continue their good run of form. They have been very good in this season. A draw is the most probable outcome.
The Poland international is expected to return late next month and West Ham have not kept a clean sheet ever since while backup goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez has failed to impress, making a number of mistakes to concede goals. The diagnosis of Fabianski is clear, after you have surgery, you need some amount of time to recover," Pellegrini said.
