Williams laments flat Swansea Swansea captain Ashley Williams has challenged his side to improve after their disappointing 2-0 defeat at home to Arsenal.
The Swans have virtually nothing to play for having already claimed the Capital One Cup at the end of February as well as securing their place in the Premier League for a third consecutive season.
That cup success also guarantees the Welsh outfit a maiden voyage into continental competition via the Europa League.
Williams, who has linked with a move to Arsenal as well as Liverpool in the wake of his performances this season, acknowledged his team-mates may have been l
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Category: News Views: 728 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:48
Postecoglou picked to lead A-League All Stars Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou was named as manager to lead the A-League All Stars against Manchester United for their July clash.
Postecoglou was announced as the inaugural A-League All Stars coach on Monday after winning a fan vote, just edging out Tony Popovic and Graham Arnold to take on the Premier League leaders in Sydney on July 20.
Postecoglou finished with 36.8 percent of the vote, just ahead of the Wanderers boss Popovic (36.2) with Arnold third on 15.4 percent.
"It's a huge thrill and honour to be voted by the fans," Postecoglou told reporters.
Category: News Views: 798 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:46
Hamstring hits Adriano for six Barcelona have confirmed left-back Adriano will miss up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Brazil international was replaced by Dani Alves in the 23rd minute of their La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano, after injuring himself by diving to connect with a pass from team-mate Andres Iniesta.
Barcelona subsequently confirmed the defender will spend a period on the sidelines, via its official Twitter account.
"Adriano suffered a hamstring tear in his right thigh. (The) approximate time out (will be) between four and six weeks," read a post from Barcelona's account.
Category: News Views: 824 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:43
Vilanova nears Spain return Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta said Tito Vilanova will return soon from New York, after receiving cancer treatment.
The 44-year-old has suffered a recurrence of the illness in December, and has been absent from the bench for the majority of 2013, leaving his assistant Jordi Roura in charge.
"Tito is about to return, and this is very good news," the former Blaugrana goalkeeper told Canal+.
"It seems that he has finished the things that he had to do in New York. He will decide when he is ready."
Category: News Views: 753 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:28
Allen, Morison ruled out of Wales squad Joe Allen and Steve Morison have both been withdrawn from the Wales squad ahead of their two upcoming World Cup 2014 qualifiers.
Liverpool midfielder Allen had already been a doubt for selection due to an ongoing shoulder problem, as Reds boss Brendan Rodgers confirmed he will need surgery, while Leeds forward Morison is suffering from a calf injury.
The news represents a blow to Chris Coleman's hopes of improving his side's faint hopes of qualification for Brazil 2014, with both Allen and Morison key members of the Welsh squad ahead of their trip to Scotland and hosting of Croatia.
Category: News Views: 694 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:22
Sahin satisfied with form spike Borussia Dortmund midfielder Nuri Sahin said he is recapturing his best form after starring in the 5-1 victory over Freiburg on Saturday.
The Turkey international has struggled to replicate the performances he put in during his first spell for the club since leaving for Real Madrid in 2011.
A subsequent loan move to Liverpool failed to bear fruit, but he is confident that he is now approaching top form, having scored twice in the rout of Christian Streich's side.
"I think I've been improving bit by bit since coming back to Dortmund, even in training. Now the self-confidence is slowly returning and
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Category: News Views: 766 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:20
No problem with Messi, Villa Barcelona caretaker coach Jordi Roura has dismissed claims of a rift between star forwards Lionel Messi and David Villa.
The pair combined for each of Barca's goals in their 3-1 triumph over Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Sunday.
Messi teed-up Villa for the opener, before Villa reciprocated for Messi's brace as Barca cruised to a victory that restored their 13-point lead at the top of La Liga.
There have been stories of a fractious relationship between the pair, with a couple of public spats fuelling rumours of discontent.
Category: News Views: 875 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 15:18
