Clint Dempsey capped a storming Fulham recovery from 2-0 down as Mark Hughes’ shell-shocked Manchester City were forced to settle for their third straight Premier League draw. Hughes’ men were cruising home when Martin Petrov fired home their second on the hour, seven minutes after Joleon Lescott had knocked home the opener. (more…)
Clint Dempsey headed in Jonathan Greening’s free kick to lead the gutsy Cottagers to a tie with Manchester City at Eastlands.
Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been handed a suspended two-match ban and £25,000 fine by the Football Association for his controversial goal celebration against Arsenal last month.
The Togo striker ran the full length of the pitch at Eastlands to toast his goal in front of the Gunners’ travelling support, provoking ugly scenes in the stands. (more…)
The 21 year old who entered the field of play following the end of the Manchester Derby and subsequently got himself clipped by Manchester City forward Craig Bellamy has been banned from attending any matches for the next three years after admitting guilt.
It’s always interesting to see the reaction of the home fans once a former player hits the field for the first time upon their return. And judging by the reaction that Carlos Tevez received at Old Trafford this past weekend, feelings were definitely hurt on both sides.
The question that hasn’t been asked yet is if the fans would have be more gracious had he not signed for a club that’s spent the money to now rival his former club Manchester United.
The build up took all summer and a lot of money while the game itself will go down as legend. But what about the investigation in Craig Bellamy’s altercation with a fan on the field that’s led to a police investigation, City substitute Javier Garrido getting hit in the head with a coin while walking into the tunnel next to former United start Carlos Tevez and the 51 supporters ejected from Old Trafford? Oh, you didn’t hear about that?
One of the best ideas ever put into action……
