Posts Tagged ‘The Guardian’

West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United: squad sheets

There could be six goals apiece, three red cards and a streaker on a donkey during this match and it is still unlikely that the final focus will stray beyond Sir Alex Ferguson and the long goodbye he has been experiencing ever since announcing his reti...

Alex Ferguson reflects on 'eight players, no keeper' at East Stirling | Jamie Jackson

Ahead of his 1500th and last match in charge, Manchester United's manager looks back to his humble beginningsAs he was applauded to his seat Sir Alex Ferguson remained in character. "Settle down – thoroughly deserved," he joked to a press corps that ...

Norwich City 4-0 West Bromwich Albion | Premier League match report

There will be no final-day drama for Norwich City to endure, Chris Hughton can relax. Relegation had been a genuine concern for his side, with two wins in their previous 19 matches, yet by the end of this match the mood of despair that before kick-off ...

Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: squad sheets

Norwich are not in turmoil, according to their manager, Chris Hughton, but they seem to be doing their best to throw away their Premier League place after looking fairly safe. A woeful run of just two wins in 2013 has left the hosts needing a victory o...

Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion: squad sheets

Norwich are not in turmoil, according to their manager, Chris Hughton, but they seem to be doing their best to throw away their Premier League place after looking fairly safe. A woeful run of just two wins in 2013 has left the hosts needing a victory o...

Manchester City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion | Premier League match report

Manchester City are hardly purring as they head into final preparations for the FA Cup final with Wigan Athletic. This was a chugging display that might have been two points dropped – or worse if West Bromwich Albion had taken their chances. Still, w...

Roberto Martínez prepared for clubs to want Wigan's Shaun Maloney

• 'Shaun Maloney should be playing for teams fighting for titles'• Wigan wing-back Jean Beausejour set to miss FA Cup finalRoberto Martínez called it the $64m question. Given the financial value of a place in next season's Premier League, that was...

West Bromwich Albion v Wigan Athletic: squad sheets

Wigan's attempt to repeat their perennial escape act continues at The Hawthorns and a victory is near imperative given the five-point gap that exists between the visitors and 17th-placed Newcastle. After this game, Roberto Martínez's side host Swansea...

West Brom's Steve Clarke attacks Adrian Chiles over Odemwingie 'joke'

• Presenter insulted Peter Odemwingie at awards dinner• Clarke said comments were 'stupid' and 'ridiculous'Steve Clarke has branded the insult Adrian Chiles aimed at Peter Odemwingie at West Bromwich Albion's awards dinner as "stupid" and "ridiculo...

Shane Long in record-breaking mood after decisive win for West Bromwich

• West Brom target highest Premier League finish• Three sent off in dramatic win at SouthamptonWest Bromwich Albion's Shane Long is hoping for a record-breaking end to what has been a fine season after this victory saw the club set a record for Pr...

Southampton v West Bromwich Albion: squad sheets

It is hard to tell which of these teams are sitting in the top half of the table and which, up until recently, were caught up in the battle for Premier League survival. Southampton are fourth in the form table, behind only Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchest...

Newcastle's Alan Pardew remains wary of drop despite West Brom draw

• Newcastle United's draw moves club six points clear• Manager says point at West Bromwich Albion is 'gold dust'By the end of the afternoon Newcastle United were a point closer to safety, yet Alan Pardew looked genuinely taken aback at the suggesti...

West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United: squad sheets

Newcastle have plenty to play for here. Alan Pardew will expect a positive reaction after the humiliating home defeat against Sunderland last Sunday and his players also need a few points to banish any lingering relegation fears. Newcastle, who will be...

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky seizes chance in dazzling display at West Brom

• Tomas Rosicky excels against West Brom in rare start• Arsenal well placed for top four after sixth win in sevenInjury, and as the Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger pointed out afterwards, competition for places meant Tomas Rosicky was starting only ...

Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky seizes chance in dazzling display at West Brom

• Tomas Rosicky excels against West Brom in rare start• Arsenal well placed for top four after sixth win in sevenInjury, and as the Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger pointed out afterwards, competition for places meant Tomas Rosicky was starting only ...

West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal: squad sheets

European concerns sit firmly at the forefront of Steve Clarke and Arsène Wenger's minds ahead of this match. West Bromwich Albion are not far behind the Merseyside duo wrangling for a Europa League spot and will at least want to secure their highest P...

QPR's Chris Samba keen to build bridges after his role in loss at Fulham

• £12.5m defender offers two fans tickets to players lounge• Odemwingie is 'loose cannon', says former Nigeria managerChristopher Samba wants to move on from Monday night's miserable performance in QPR's defeat at Craven Cottage, where the central...

West Ham's Andy Carroll hopes his display attracts England attention

• England manager sees striker score twice against West Brom • Carroll trusts he will be involved in England set-up againAndy Carroll hopes his impressive two goals will persuade Roy Hodgson that he deserves an England recall this summer. Carroll h...

West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion: squad sheets

With tricky fixtures to come in April against Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as an awkward trip to Southampton, Sam Allardyce will be looking for maximum points at Upton Park to halt any lingering relegation fears. He welcome...

Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion: squad sheets

Tony Pulis, after this week's sacking of his Reading counterpart Brian McDermott, is feeling sensitive to the plight of the Premier League manager. "It's a very fickle world where there's not a lot of common sense used. But it's world that we live in a...