Football UnCut

Wayne Rooney got his scoring boots back in the right time before the vital Champions’ League clash against Roma as he grabbed 2 goals. Carlos Tevez and of course Cristiano Ronaldo scored the other two goals. The whole forward line were in devestating form and they kept pouring down with attacks, especially in the first half. (more…)

It must be obvious now that even though David Beckham can still bend it, American ’soccer’ is nowhere near the fitness levels required for the other big leagues. Apart from a few good trademark long passes, he seemed to be out of wind at times. He is known for three things, superb set-piece ability, pin-point crosses and his tremendous work-rate. And the last one was definitely missing. And so eager was he to impress, he seemed to be reluctant to play the simple short pass at times which would have been the better option. He probably needs more games to get his fitness levels back up but it probably might be too late already. No doubt Capello will select him again, but I have a feeling he will be more of a squad player rather than a starter. Capello gave him some extra-time on the pitch in the second half, but that plan also didnt work and was eventually replaced by his successor David Bentley.

Now the thing with David Bentley is (more…)

France won the friendly with England in a close but rather boring encounter but was eventually decided by a penalty from a Franc Ribery after David James clattered into Nicolas Anelka in the 6 yard box after after Ribery put him through on goal. (more…)

So Rio Ferdinand will be the ‘new’ England’s first captain. Interesting choice as many were looking at John Terry to be named captain again after some inspirational displays for his club Chelsea. Also in contention was David Beckham but Fabio Capello seems to be keeping to his word that form alone can get you into the team. (more…)

The two English players are back in the English national team, both with a point to prove.

David Beckham wants to prove he can (more…)

What a game by Ben Foster on his debut game for Manchester United! Wasn’t called into action like usual during his times at Watford, but when it did he was ready for it. It seemed the long injury lay-off hasn’t made him lose his touch, and it was a perfect game to make a comeback, as maybe a tougher match would’ve exposed his lack of match fitness and sharpness. Alex Ferguson maybe right in saying he will be England’s number one soon enough and atleast he has time to get back in the England squad for the next World Cup. We just have to wait and see how often Fergurson decides to utilize him next season. It seems more likely Tomasz Kuz-something will be the one going out on loan next season, since Van Der Sar is showing no signs of retiring just yet.