Seems that if Kenya was ranked more favourably in FIFA's country list, we could potentially have much more players playing in the gravy train that is the English Premier League.
Apparently Bolton Wanderers have joined in the hunt for MacDonald Mariga, joining Portsmouth who are rumoured to be ready to pay 250 000 Pounds for the highly rated player. He currently plays for Helsingborgs FC with Swedish star, Henrik Larsson and has established himself as a key player in their squad.
Some more rumours.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
UCL Semis
Manchester United vs AC Milan was quite something!
Milan started badly with Dida making a costly error in judgement that gifted ManU an opening goal after just 6 minutes.
ManU upped the tempo after that, looking to see if AC Milan could withstand their fast wingers in Giggs and Ronaldo. However, AC Milan are not joint top winners of the UCL with Real Madrid for nothing as they seemed unfazed by the deficit and continued with their calm approach.
Kaka showed why he alongside with Ronaldo are regarded as the top players in the world currently, by easing past Heinze in the ManU defense and placing a well taken goal. Kaka then took full advantage of two ManU players colliding while going for the same ball and placed the ball underneath van der sar for his 9th UCL goal.
From that point until the hour mark, it looked like AC Milan could always score when they wished. AC Milan veteran Paolo Maldini had to leave the game at half time and Gattuso seemed to have picked up a foot injury and had to leave. This seemed to create more space in the centre of the Milan defence and a moment of brilliance from Paul Scholes allowed Rooney to make it 2-2.
Milan seemed content to hold on for the draw but an uncharacteristic blunder allowed Giggs to pick out Rooney on the right who took it first time for a superb goal
One of the best games I have seen this year. It almost felt like the final :)
Chelsea vs Liverpool
On current form, I'd favour Liverpool. Chelsea are still to lose at home this season. Tottenham somehow blew a 3 goal lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup at Stamford bridge this season.
Chelsea have several players on yellow cards. The form of Liverpool's midfield will be key.
Chelsea however have that never say die attitude such that you can never write them off... even if they are 3 goals down. Same applies to Liverpool too.
Milan started badly with Dida making a costly error in judgement that gifted ManU an opening goal after just 6 minutes.
ManU upped the tempo after that, looking to see if AC Milan could withstand their fast wingers in Giggs and Ronaldo. However, AC Milan are not joint top winners of the UCL with Real Madrid for nothing as they seemed unfazed by the deficit and continued with their calm approach.
Kaka showed why he alongside with Ronaldo are regarded as the top players in the world currently, by easing past Heinze in the ManU defense and placing a well taken goal. Kaka then took full advantage of two ManU players colliding while going for the same ball and placed the ball underneath van der sar for his 9th UCL goal.
From that point until the hour mark, it looked like AC Milan could always score when they wished. AC Milan veteran Paolo Maldini had to leave the game at half time and Gattuso seemed to have picked up a foot injury and had to leave. This seemed to create more space in the centre of the Milan defence and a moment of brilliance from Paul Scholes allowed Rooney to make it 2-2.
Milan seemed content to hold on for the draw but an uncharacteristic blunder allowed Giggs to pick out Rooney on the right who took it first time for a superb goal
One of the best games I have seen this year. It almost felt like the final :)
Chelsea vs Liverpool
On current form, I'd favour Liverpool. Chelsea are still to lose at home this season. Tottenham somehow blew a 3 goal lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup at Stamford bridge this season.
Chelsea have several players on yellow cards. The form of Liverpool's midfield will be key.
Chelsea however have that never say die attitude such that you can never write them off... even if they are 3 goals down. Same applies to Liverpool too.
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Champions League Quarter Finals
Man U are my favourites to win the Cup this year, followed very closely by Liverpool after their near perfect win against Roma yesterday.
Roma looked beyond AWEFUL, and ManU were at their ruthless best, exploiting every weakness of the Roma defence. Man of the match for me - Carrick - his goals were absolute class. I wonder why SAF is so eager to get hold of Owen Hargreaves - he'd sit on the bench.
Chelsea produced a remarkable come back against a Valencia team that really should have won. Schevchenko to the rescue after Valencia's Morientes had put Valencia ahead. Then Essien with a late winner.
Barring an unlikely comeback by PSV against Liverpool (they need to win 4-0, etc), there will be a guarantee of an English side in the Finals, as chelsea will meet the winner of Liverpool-PSV.
Bayern Munich have a slight edge over AC Milan in the 4th game, having drawn 2-2 away in Milan. Both sides are hugely experienced in the Champions League. Kaka will be the key for a Milan win. It should be an intriguing game.
3 teams (most likely) out of 4 teams from the English Premiership in the semi's is a first - I honestly can't remember if it has happened before. This used to be the preserve of mainly the Spanish league and sometimes the Italian league.
I expect an English side to win it this season. Next season, I suspect the Spanish will be back with a bang - but that's looking too far into the future.
Roma looked beyond AWEFUL, and ManU were at their ruthless best, exploiting every weakness of the Roma defence. Man of the match for me - Carrick - his goals were absolute class. I wonder why SAF is so eager to get hold of Owen Hargreaves - he'd sit on the bench.
Chelsea produced a remarkable come back against a Valencia team that really should have won. Schevchenko to the rescue after Valencia's Morientes had put Valencia ahead. Then Essien with a late winner.
Barring an unlikely comeback by PSV against Liverpool (they need to win 4-0, etc), there will be a guarantee of an English side in the Finals, as chelsea will meet the winner of Liverpool-PSV.
Bayern Munich have a slight edge over AC Milan in the 4th game, having drawn 2-2 away in Milan. Both sides are hugely experienced in the Champions League. Kaka will be the key for a Milan win. It should be an intriguing game.
3 teams (most likely) out of 4 teams from the English Premiership in the semi's is a first - I honestly can't remember if it has happened before. This used to be the preserve of mainly the Spanish league and sometimes the Italian league.
I expect an English side to win it this season. Next season, I suspect the Spanish will be back with a bang - but that's looking too far into the future.
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