Continuing with the January transfers , February 1, 5 P.M. marks the end of winter transfer activity in England. The top transfers in my view on the last day have been..
January transfer window has been pretty dull this time around with nothing major happening or any big money moves happening. The “big four” have stayed away from the splashing the cash. There have been many transfers in England but the notable transfers for me have been.. read more…
Its hard to have possession of the ball and then suddenly turn to lose your marker and create space for yourself to cross or shoot. Its much harder when you’re being marked excellently but that’s where your skills come to use. As this video compilation demonstrates Frank Ribery and Aiden Mcgeady are able to easily lose their defender. Fabulous watch!
(Credit : The Football Tube)
Stoke hosted Fulham at the Britannia Stadium on a day where half or more than half of Britain was engulfed in thick snow thus leading to cancellations of both Carling Cup games but luckily Premiership game went through. The first 45 minutes were superb for Stoke as they were rampant and killed Fulham but the game eventually finished 3-2. Five Conclusions from the game :
1. Stoke totally blasted Fulham in the first 45 minutes by putting three past Schwarzer. Fantastic play by Tuncay, Faye, Sidibe and more importanly Etherington with his curling set pieces.
2. Unusual to see the team with the least number of goals scored putting three past a team which has been performing well off late. Fair play to the Potters.
3. Quite expectedly, Fulham weren’t going to sit and let Stoke control the second half. Cottagers scored two goals in the second half to make an interesting final few minutes. Duff with a deflected/lucky goal and Dempsey with a beauty! (Video of the Dempsey goal)
4. Fulham lost Bobby Zamora with a dislocated shoulder after an awkward fall. That certainly sucks as the Englishman was going fantastically. It has been delcared that he would be out of action for eight weeks. 
5. Fulham’s woeful run away from home continues. They haven’t won a game outside Craven Cottage since the first day of the season. Fulham stay ninth while Stoke move up to tenth spot.
Update : Arsenal’s game against Bolton has been called off due to snowy conditions.
Valencia scores for Manchester United
United won at home to go joint top with Chelsea who have a superior goal difference and also play tonight versus Porstsmouth. The red devils ran out 3-0 winners with very little bother with the result never really in doubt. 5 conclusions from the game at Old Trafford :
- When was the last time Rooney was substituted before the 90 minutes and he didn’t look disappointed. Maybe a positive sign of his desire to play 90 minutes but just saying as a team player.
- Nani again didn’t feature. Looks like his days are numbered. Anyone interested in a Portuguese winger who is tempramental?
- Mr. Mick McCarthey what were you thinking by fielding what is clearly a second string Wolves side? We know your justifications of having Burnley on the weekend and saving your players for a crucial game but the way your second string side played (and how dodgy United defense is currently with the injuries) maybe the first side could have made a difference. (Would you reimburse the fans’ tickets if you happen to lose to Burnley too, yes?)
- Kuszczak still looks jittery at times. Van der Sar can’t rest now.
- Wolves’ Jarvis looked a threat to United. His crosses and pace was a little too much for Carrick. Someone to look out for the future.
P.S. Is it just me or does Rooney look calmer since Kai?
