Nicolas Anelka really ought to think about what clubs he name-checks in his public statements. The Frenchman has revealed that Lazio, a club with their own fan problems, tried to sign him in the last few days while insisting he has done nothing wrong.
Former Republic of Ireland international Tony Grealish has passed away at the age of 56. The midfielder played 45 times for Ireland during a career that saw him line out for Leyton Orient, Brighton and Hove Albion, West Brom and Man City among others.
Shane Long could be set to follow in the footsteps of John Aldridge by becoming the darling of the Anfield Kop. Ireland’s forward is a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window, according to newspaper reports. The in-form striker has scored seven goals this season to push West Brom to an unlikely fourth in the Premier League.
Having shaken off a hamstring strain, and after his heroics for West Brom at the weekend. Shane Long has been named in the revised squad list for the meeting with Greece. But who misses out?
“We are not going there for the craic. We will leave that to the fans. They are there to enjoy themselves. We will enjoy ourselves by doing things right”
Holy Premier League top scorer Batman! Arsenal fans salute Robin Van Persie’s continuing super hero powers against West Brom.