Tottenham forward Gareth Bale became only the third player to win player of the year award in both categories in the same year. He won both PFA and young PFA in the ceremony concluded in London last night. Earlier, Andy Gray and Cristiano Ronaldo were the only players to take two titles in the same year, and now Bale has added his name into this list. In the main award category, he defeated Liverpool's Luis Suarez and Robin van Persie of Manchester United among others while in young category Bale defeated Hazard, Aston Villa's Christian Benteke, West Brom striker Romelu Lukaku, Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, and Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck. The jubilant midfielder said after receiving the honor that “It's a massive honour. To be voted by your peers is one of the biggest things in the game. It's great to win it and I am delighted. “When you look at the list there are some massive names on it and the other nominees have been unbelievable this year, but I couldn't have … [Read more...]
Spurs chased Basel lead but Bale injured
There could never be a happy ending than successfully chasing a two goals’ lead even though it cost you your star player’s injury. Tottenham successfully chased Basel’s two goals lead and kept its hopes alive to reach into the Europa League semi-finals. The match began with Swiss champions known form of attacking play and that is why they could manage to score two initial goals. Stocker scored in the 30th minute while F Frei scored just five minutes later. It was a dominated show by Basel until Adebayor could lessen their lead by one goal and Sigurdsson did rest of the job by scoring one more goal in the post lunch session. There was one major loss for Yids as their star striker Gareth Bale sustained an ankle injury, his injury looked a serious one when he was being taken off the field on a stretcher, but post scanning, it was found he can recover earlier than expected. Notably, Wales international Bale has been the most successful player for Tottenham by finding the net for a good 22 … [Read more...]
Brad Friedel asked to break his retirement amid Tim Howard’s injury
US national soccer team’s first goalkeeper Tim Howard has broken his two back bones recently; hence it is very much unlikely that he can come back very soon on the field. Further, his club Everton has also signaled his injury’s gravity by outing him for several weeks and informed about it via its official website. Everton manager David Moyes announced there that the American player would miss a long period of time, though, he did not mention the timeframe he may take to come back coz, for him, he is a goalkeeper and needs to jump frequently; hence his comeback is only possible if he gets fully fit. Actually, Tim’s injury is also a bad news for his own national team who is going to play few crucial world cup qualifier matches in next couple of weeks, and this injury would surely put a dot on the his chances to play in them. Citing the urgency, former goalkeeper Brad Friedel has been called upon who has retired from international soccer back in 2005 and currently playing for … [Read more...]
Liverpool 3-2 victory over Tottenham halts its unbeaten run
3 - 2 The EPL leaderboard is getting more and more interesting as the days are progressing. Just few weeks ago, it was unthinkable that Tottenham can be on the third place while Chelsea closely following it. Tottenham showed a magnificent gameplay in its last twelve matches and remained unbeaten for a dozen of EPL games, but ultimately, its unbeaten run is halted by Liverpool who is also surging its position in the leaderboard. Liverpool defeated Tottenham by 3-2 on Sunday making it to sit at the sixth place in the tally. Likewise, Tottenham has loosened its grip over third place which now became more vulnerable looking at its narrow lead from Chelsea who is also in good form after a FA’s quarterfinal draw against United. Captain Steven Gerrard scored the winner in the 82nd minute of the game and made its sure that Tottenham will not be unbeaten anymore. It is Liverpool’s third consecutive win under Rodgers mentorship which looks a result of comprehensive moral boost rather just a … [Read more...]
Bale suspended for second-leg Inter return match
Star Tottenham Hotspur striker Gareth Bale will have to see the second leg match against Inter Milan from stands coz of his diving practices which ultimately offered him a ban for the next match. He is banned for his diving into the box in retaliation to a challenge from Walter Gargano in the first half of first leg match between two teams. This is not the first time, he has been shown a yellow card for his diving habit; perhaps he has also been booked for same reason in two group matches against NK Maribor and Panathinaikos which has now increased his yellow cards’ count to six off late. Bale is in brilliant form this season and has scored 11 goals in last nine played matches. First leg match was won by Tottenham thanks to Bale’s brilliant fifth minute header that gave his club a much important initial lead at White Hart Lane. Bale could have easily completed his hat trick if he could take advantage of few missed chances. Tottenham were in control of the game so it did really not … [Read more...]