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PREMIER REPORT

SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 6, 2014
Hodgson facing tough decisions due to injuries, form
Roy Hodgson will have learned nothing new from England's 2-2 draw with Ecuador in Miami on Wednesday, but quite a lot of his opinions will have been underlined as he prepares for Saturday's final World Cup warmup against Honduras in Florida.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 30, 2014
No end to Tottenham's revolving managerial door
When you have appointed eight managers during your 13 years as chairman winning only one League Cup, it is understandable that the fans view you with a certain cynicism.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 23, 2014
Toure's agent not making many friends with attitude
Until last Tuesday, few people in England had heard of Dimitry Seluk. Now we are sick of him.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 16, 2014
Arsenal desperate to end trophy drought with F.A. Cup
Arsene Wenger admitted that it was "a dream" to watch the F.A. Cup final when he was a kid.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 9, 2014
Pellegrini most deserving of Manager of Year award
The Manager of the Year award, we have been told, is between Brendan Rodgers and Tony Pulis.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 2, 2014
Gerrard may end up tragic figure in Liverpool's title bid
One mistake during a 38-game season does not decide who wins the title, but Steven Gerrard will be haunted for the rest of his life if Liverpool does not win the Premier League.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 25, 2014
Moyes was wrong man from start for Man United
When David Moyes was the manager of Everton, he told a television interviewer that he would never criticize his players in public — "only in the dressing room."
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 18, 2014
Liverpool, Chelsea going down to wire in title race
And then there were two.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 11, 2014
Liverpool, Man City most likely to emerge with title
Liverpool will win the title if it equals Arsenal's single-season Premier League record of 13 consecutive wins set in 2002-03.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 4, 2014
Mourinho's criticism hurting Chelsea's fragile strikers
Jose Mourinho did not mention Fernando Torres by name, but had what he said been in flashing neon lights the Chelsea manager's message could not have been clearer.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 28, 2014
Moyes, Wenger on hot seat as teams struggle
The case for the prosecution is gathering momentum while the defense's Groundhog Day excuses lose credibility with each poor result.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 21, 2014
No love lost when Wenger, Mourinho face each other
Anthony Taylor will have his work cut out Saturday stopping two grown men trading insults.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 14, 2014
Arsenal boss Wenger rarely gracious in defeat
"Show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser," said Vince Lombardi, the legendary NFL coach. Fair point, but you can be a gracious loser and still maintain the fire and passion that Lombardi had.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Mar 7, 2014
Hodgson facing tough decisions ahead of naming World Cup squad
Over the next two months each display by England's World Cup hopefuls will be scrutinized by the media. Marks out of 10 will be given along with updated World Cup chances (on the plane, in contention, etc).
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 28, 2014
Moyes' Manchester United dream rapidly turning sour
Imagine you are Malcolm Glazer, the owner of Manchester United who is the Howard Hughes of sport. Glazer, also the owner of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, never speaks to the media, probably doesn't even read newspapers.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Feb 8, 2014
West Ham appeal over Carroll doomed to failure
West Ham was left with enough egg on its face to make omelettes for its entire squad. The club's appeal against an appeal to try to find a loophole that would enable Andy Carroll to get off his red card ended in predictable failure, leaving the club with a six-figure legal bill.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 31, 2014
Rampant City set to expose Mourinho's hypocrisy
We are in for a masterclass of offensive football on Monday when Chelsea travel to the Etihad stadium to attack Manchester City. No sitting back or parking the bus, no defensive strategy in the hope of being the first team to win a Premier League point at Fortress Etihad this season. Ambitious Chelsea will go for it.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 24, 2014
Mata's arrival likely signals end for Kagawa at Man United
There can be a fine dividing line between knowing when you are well off and lacking ambition.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 17, 2014
Mourinho in form ahead of Man United showdown
With Jose Mourinho it is usually a metaphorical knife in the ribs followed by a supportive arm around the shoulder.
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jan 10, 2014
Not fair to blame Moyes for Man United's troubles
The television camera zoomed in on David Moyes' face and there was no hiding place for the Manchester United manager.

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