Arnesen:Youth undermined at Chelsea The club's former chief scout believes the club's transfer policy prevents the development of young players within the club
Former Chelsea chief scout and director of youth development Frank Arnesen has criticized the club's big-spending transfer policy for suffocating the club's young prospects.
Arnesen, who left Stamford Bridge two years ago for Hamburg, spent over 73 million euros on bright young stars in his first four years at the club, but only Ryan Bertrand has been able to claim a regular role in the first team.
And while the culpability for Chelsea's shortcomings this season has usually been put on the shoulders of R
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Category: News Views: 949 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 00:18
Ramos hits back at 'hurtful' Spain criticism The Real Madrid defender claims the side's detractors would do well to remember la Roja's incredible successes in recent years.
Sergio Ramos has hit back at recent criticism of Spain's performances, insisting fans should take their achievements of recent years into account.
The world and European Champion has come under scrutiny from its own fans for a perceived lack of attacking intent following recent performances, and the Real Madrid defender has hit back at detractors, insisting the team's phenomenal success from 2008 onwards should not be forgotten.
"We respect the criticism, but it hurts that some of the fans criticize you after what you've done,” the defender told reporters. <
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Category: News Views: 823 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 00:16
Van Persie:Manchester United could be my last club The Netherlands international hailed Old Trafford as the ideal environment for older players to flourish and insists the club’s ethos is getting the best out of him
Robin van Persie says that he may finish his career at Manchester United, insisting that it is a club where older players are valued.
The 29-year-old has been little short of a revelation since his 24 million-pound summer switch from Arsenal, netting 23 goals in 38 appearances to fire the Red Devils to the summit of the Premier League.
Despite a barren run that has seen the Netherlands international find the net just once in 10 games, Van Persie says that he is relishing life
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Category: News Views: 839 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 00:14
Fink eyes Bayern scalp Hamburg head coach Thorsten Fink believes his side can take points off Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Fink knows his side are underdogs but hopes they can follow the example of Arsenal, who recently won at the Allianz Arena in the Champions League.
Hamburg – who sit eighth on the table – have nothing to lose according to Fink, who is hopeful his team can again win after an international break.
"After the last international break we won against Dortmund," Fink said.
"That is a good omen, also we showed against the top
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Category: News Views: 798 Added: SkyDate: 28.03.2013 - 00:10
Ramos hits back at Spain critics Sergio Ramos has hit back at recent criticism of Spain's performances, reminding fans of the team's achievements in recent years.
The world and European Champions have come under scrutiny from their own fans for a perceived lack of attacking intent following a spate of lacklustre performances.
But Real Madrid defender Ramos has hit back, insisting Spain's phenomenal success from 2008 onwards should not be forgotten.
"We respect the criticism, but it hurts that some of the fans criticise you after what you've done," the defender told reporters.
Category: News Views: 806 Added: SkyDate: 27.03.2013 - 23:15
Park dispels retirement rumours QPR midfielder Park Ji-Sung has distanced himself from rumours that he plans to retire at the end of next season.
The 32-year-old has hardly been a permanent fixture in the QPR first 11 during an injury hampered season, and has failed to find the net since his close-season switch from Manchester United.
But when quizzed on his plans to retire, Park responded that he plans to continue playing for another few years. The South Korean also reaffirmed his commitment to stay at Loftus Road.
"My contract runs until next season and I have tried my best. (I'll keep playing for) a couple more years. We will s
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Category: News Views: 717 Added: SkyDate: 27.03.2013 - 23:13
Tabarez retains qualification hope Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez insists his side still have what it takes to reach the World Cup despite their 2-0 defeat to Chile on Tuesday.
Goals from Esteban Paredes and former Napoli striker Eduardo Vargas dealt a further blow to Uruguay's aspirations of making next year's finals in Brazil, but the veteran coach is in no mood to throw in the towel.
"It is true that the situation is very complicated, but we are very clear about our objectives and we have to keep fighting because our own experience tells us that we must fight to the end," Tabarez told reporters.
Category: News Views: 975 Added: SkyDate: 27.03.2013 - 23:10
