The Managerial Merry-Go-Round Continues

With Sven Goran Eriksson sacked by Man City, and already employed as Mexico national coach, Mark Hughes has become the Eastland club’s main priority.

With Man City owner Thaksin Shinawatra seemingly desperate to stop the unrest amongst the fans caused by his inexplicable sacking of Eriksson, the club have moved to secure the services of Blackburn boss Hughes. This news has alerted Chelsea, who are looking to replace Avram Grant and have already been linked to their former player. Read more

Carlo Ancelotti Favourite to Become Chelsea Manager

Here at CLDsport, we have left the hearsay and rumours revolving around possible replacements to Avram Grant at Chelsea to others.

However, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has today emerged as a sudden and unexpected favourite to take over the Chelsea hot-seat. Roman Abramovich has - reportedly - made Ancelotti his personal favourite. I think it’s fair to suggest that the Russian has a slight influence over proceedings at the club! Read more

Chelsea Sack Avram Grant…….Ruthless or Inevitable?

So, the news that the footballing community seemed to predict months ago has come to fruition. Chelsea have sacked their manager Avram Grant just 8 months into his 4-year contract.

Grant’s demise has come as no surprise to many. I for one did not think he would be at the helm at Stamford Bridge next season. But why? Read more

Why Do Footballers Whinge So Much?!

Your average footballer earns around £40,000 per week - that’s just over £2million per year. Most of us will not earn that in our careers. They do a ‘job’ that the majority of men would LOVE to do. So why all the whingeing.

I’m writing in response to Nicolas Anelka’s recent comments in L’Equippe - a French newspaper, where he has voiced his discontent at being used as a winger by manager Avram Grant. He has INSISTED Read more

Manchester City Claim Uefa Cup Spot

Congratulations to Man City who have had their Uefa Cup spot confirmed for the 2008/9 season.

The Premier League won an extra Uefa Cup spot due to finishing top of the UEFA Fair Play rankings. Man City finished 5th in the Fair Play league, but all teams above them have already qualified for Europe (Manchester Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham). Read more

Is the English Premier League Boring?

This article is in response to Kevin Keegan’s comments made after his side’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea in the penultimate match of the campaign. So, let’s start with exactly what Mr Keegan said;

“This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world. The top four next year will be the same top four as this year,” Read more

Man Utd Take Premiership Title - Reading and Birmingham Relegated

The English Premier League table has been finalised, and after a nail-biting afternoon up and down the country, Manchester United have won the Premier League title, and Birmingham and Reading have been relegated to the Championship. Read more

The Weekend Preview - 11th May 2008 - Judgement Day

This weekend, the last of the English Premier League campaign, is one of the most exciting in recent times. With relegations and the title to be decided on Sunday, nerves are in abundance all around the country.

The biggest two encounters sees Read more

Eriksson to Benfica?

Sven Goran Eriksson has held talks with Benfica regarding a third term as coach at the Portuguese club. A statement from Benfica on Thursday confirmed that talks had taken place - however, it said that; Read more

Scolari to Replace Eriksson?

CLDsport understands that contact HAS been made between Luiz Felipe Scolari with regards to bringing him to Man City to replace Sven Goran Eriksson - who is to be sacked at the end of the season.

Scolari, who was a candidate for the England job before Steve McLaren was hired, is currently in charge of the Portugal national team which may lead Read more

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