Dec 17th, 2008 • 2 Comments • Coaches • Teams • Transactions
Former Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has been named the new manager of Blackburn with a 3 year contract. 54 year old Allardyce’s was sacked from Newcastle January 9th; he will manage the Rovers for their next game against Stoke. Allardyce was very successful while managing the Rovers’ rivals Bolton; he established them as a solid […]
Dec 16th, 2008 • 1 Comment • Coaches • Teams • Transactions
41 year old Paul Ince joined the Rovers from MK Dons last June with a 3 year contract; while the Rovers finished 7th last season they are currently in relegation at 19th place. Rovers Chairman John Williams felt strongly that action needed to be taken to save the club: “Three wins in 17 games has […]
Dec 4th, 2008 • 3 Comments • Coaches • Players • Teams • Transactions
37 year old Keane resigned as Sudnerland’s manager after 27 months in charge. Sunderland has fallen to 18th place following 5 defeats out of six matches. Sunderland’s first team coach Ricky Sbragia is temporarily in charge assisted by coaches Neil Bailey and Dwight Yorke.
Chairman Niall Quinn described Keanes departure: “Roy’s decision sums up his desire […]
Dec 2nd, 2008 • No Comments • Coaches • Players • Teams
Ronaldo described the win as “One of the most beautiful days of my life.” Ronaldo fended off 2007 winner Kaka, as other competitors such as Fernando Torres and Lionel Messi. Out of 96 journalists interviewed by Frances Football Magazine, 77 voted Ronaldo as the #1 player, and every journalist voted him in the top 5. […]
