McCarthy hails Adkins influence at Reading Adkins was brought in to replace Brian McDermott and while he only recorded his first victory last Saturday at Fulham, McCarthy says the former Southampton boss has brought something different to the players and fans.
"You can see by the way we are playing now - the style the new manager has brought in gives the fans more enjoyment from their perspective," McCarthy, whose impressive form has seen him linked with a summer move to Liverpool.
While Reading's relegation was confirmed prior to their 4-2 win at Craven Cottage, McCarthy believes there have already been p
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Category: News Views: 990 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 02:02
The Premier League is going to be completely different without Ferguson Brighton manager Gus Poyet believes English football will be drastically different without the retiring Alex Ferguson.
The Uruguayan has never met Ferguson as a manager but having come across him in his playing days, he knows the impact the Scot has had on the English game during his career with Manchester United.
After finishing fourth in the Championship this season, Brighton are bidding to join United in the Premier League for the first time but first have to successfully negotiate a play-off semi-final against Crystal Palace and a prospective final at Wembley.
Poyet, who has been in charge at Brighton since 2009, is eager to achieve promotion for the club, but admitte
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Category: News Views: 893 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 01:27
Players are ready for Sunderland test Mauricio Pochettino says his Southampton players are mentally prepared for their clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday.
Southampton can mathematically secure their place in the Premier League next season with a win against Paolo Di Canio's men, who also need a win to stave off relegation fears.
As well as helping Southampton move away from the relegation spots, Pochettino is also keen to try and finish as high up the table as possible and says his side are in good mood ahead of the game.
Speaking about the players' mood following their last gasp 1-0 defeat to Tottenham last week, the Argentine told the club's official website his squad has "reacted well".
Category: News Views: 812 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 01:16
Alex reveals PSG nerves Paris Saint -Germain defender Alex has admitted stress is affecting his side as they attempt to secure the Ligue 1 title.
PSG's lead at the top of the division was cut to seven points following their 1-1 draw with Valenciennes, in which centre-back Thiago Silva was sent off after an altercation with referee Alexandre Castro.
Carlo Ancelotti's men face UEFA Champions League-chasers Lyon on Sunday knowing they can secure the league crown with a win, and former Chelsea man Alex is eager for the Parc des Princes outfit to recover from last weekend's setback.
"The last two games have been very stressful for us, but we have the experience to bounce back and forget about it. We want to a
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Category: News Views: 808 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 01:13
West Brom block Viagogo tickets for Manchester United game The fixture will be the last game of Alex Ferguson's tenure at United and many tickets for the home end at The Hawthorns sold via the site have ended up in the hands of visiting supporters.
Ordinarily, the system is used as a way of allowing fans with season tickets to sell their seat for games when they cannot attend but, such is the attraction of attending Ferguson's last game in charge, West Brom have had to put a ban in place.
Any tickets sold after 08:00 GMT on May 8 will not be honoured and a West Brom spokesperson said the decision had been made with the
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Category: News Views: 886 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 01:10
Alba: Barcelona still world´s best The Catalan club were knocked out at the semi-final stage for the second straight year as they were hammered 7-0 on aggregate by German champions Bayern Munich.
However, although Alba accepts Bayern were the better team over the two legs, he insists Tito Vilanova's men are still the benchmark for sides looking to join the world's elite.
"The facts are there. In the last few years Barcelona have been the best in the world, and in my opinion we still are," the Spain international continued. "I respect the opinion
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Category: News Views: 714 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 01:08
Pulis calls for focus ahead of Tottenham clash Stoke City boss Tony Pulis wants his players to fully focus on the job at hand when they face Tottenham at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday.
The club is to celebrate its 150th anniversary at the weekend and will put on a host of events to mark the occasion.
Appearances from the likes of Geoff Hurst and Gordon Banks are scheduled and while Pulis wants it to be an enjoyable day for the fans, he is keen to ensure his squad are prepared for the game.
Stoke sit in 11th place, within touching distance of a top half finish, and Pulis says he wants his side to go all out for three points against Andre Villas-Boas' men.
Category: News Views: 690 Added: SkyDate: 11.05.2013 - 00:59
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