Soccer Limey in America

Follow the Linesman to take you through the remaining 10 teams of English Premier League… 11 Fulham 3 pts A 5-0 win and Petric’s hat-trick seemed indicating a smooth start for Fulham, but consecutive away defeats to Manchester United, West Ham, and even Sheffield Wednesday in Capital One Cup demoralised Martin Jol’s side. Losing both [...]

Despite rescinding his wage demands, Nani could not avoid the axe as Sir Alex made five changes from the side that were battered at Goodison Park. Rafael came back at right back as Valencia and Ashley Young flanked Cleverley and Anderson. Van Persie made his home debut for United alongside Kagawa but it was Wayne [...]

As an ex member of Manchester United’s Stretford End, Liverpool have always been at the top of the list of teams to “hate”. I can’t tell you the number of times back in the 70′s that I stood in raw disbelief as my beloved United were torn to shreds by that awesome Liverpool team that [...]

Manchester United continued their poor run of form this season with a unexpected draw with relegation possibles West Bromwich Albion last Saturday. After comfortably controlling the first half and scoring two unanswered goals, they inexplicably gave up two soft second half strikes which finished up as another two point loss for the former League Champions. [...]

News today that Clint Dempsey had suffered possible cruciate ligament damage to his right knee in a Premier League match for his club side Fulham , came as a hammer blow to USA hopes for a successful World Cup in South Africa . He was taken off after 61 minutes under his own steam but [...]