Euro 2012

Support “We Are The England Fans”

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:02:43 +0000

Black Lace feat. DJ Neil Philips have released their Euro 2012 anthem to support the England team in Ukraine & Poland and with all profits from the single going straight to Help for Heroes.

Called “We Are The England Fans” and filled with familiar parts from the Match of the Day theme and The Great Escape it’s got everything an English anthem needs.

You can download the song from iTunes, HMVDirect and LastFM – remember all profits are going to the Help for Heroes charity and you can make donations here: JustGiving.

Redknapp Open to Part-Time Role

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:35:04 +0000

England manager favourite, Harry Redknapp, has said that he would be open to the idea of take charge of the squad on a part-time basis to remaining Spurs boss.

Despite showing interest in taking the national team to Ukraine & Poland, Redknapp has insisted it is “impossible” to take on both jobs full time and would be unfair on Tottenham fans who also supported him throughout his recent trial over tax evasion.

“It’s difficult enough to manage in the Premier League without having to worry about managing the England team as well. You want to be watching England players play, you want to be watching the opposition.” Said Redknapp.

The FA have showed they are keen to appoint an English manager after the lack of support shown for Capello.

First Game for New Stadium Cancelled

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:50:51 +0000

Thousands of supporters protested in Warsaw yesterday after the first match to be held in the Euro 2012 stadium was canceled due to security fears.
The game between Legia Warsaw and Wisla Krakow in the Super Cup tie was cancelled on Wednesday. Concerns over the pitch and the lack of available barriers to separate rival fans made it impossible for security staff to control the crowds.
Fans will now have to wait until February 29th for the first game which is a friendly between Poland and Portugal.
Hooliganism is a top concern for the organizers of Euro 2012 and the cancellation is one of many problems the stadium has suffered in its short existence – it was expected to be ready last July but was delayed due to construction issues and a rock concert held on the 29th of January was nearly called off but was green-lighted 2 days before.
The stadium will host the first Euro 2012 game between Poland and Greece on June 8th.

Christine Bleakley marriage on hold due to Euro 2012

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:41:04 +0000

Frank Lampards girlfriend, Christine Bleakley, has said today that their wedding plans are on hold due to his commitments to Euro 2012.

Lampard will have just a two week window this summer in between the Premier League ending and training for the Championships in Ukraine and Poland.

Bleakley said “We won’t do it this year. I know everyone thinks they know everything about our wedding. “But it won’t be this year in the two-week gap that Frank has for his holiday.”

Lampard popped the question to Bleakley last year in Los Angeles.

Alan Shearer thinks England should forget about Euro 2012

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000

Ex-England star Alan Shearer has said that the new coach in charge of England should forget about winning Euro 2012 and look towards World Cup 2014.

Shearer, who scored 30 goals and earned 63 caps between 1992 and 2000, said that whoever the next manager is should use Euro 2012 as a stepping stone to victory in 2014. He also expressed his view of wanting Harry Redknapp to take the helm of the squad.

There are three friendlies to play before the Euro 2012 kicks off in Ukraine and Poland this summer – and with Stuart Pearce set to take over for at least the first game there does seem very little time for the team to correctly prepare for the Euros.

Fabio Capello Resigns as England Coach

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:07:35 +0000

Fabio Capello has sensationally resigned from his position as England coach tonight, just months before Euro 2012 in Ukraine & Poland.

Capello spoke out earlier this week over the FA’s handling of John Terry’s removal as captain of the squad over alleged racist remarks made in a Premier League game against QPR.

Following talks at Wembley Stadium today with FA chairman David Bernstein he walked out with immediate effect.

He raged to an Italian news agency: “They (the FA) really insulted me and damaged my authority.”

In other news Harry Redknapp now a massive 4/1 favourite to take the reigns at England was cleared of tax evasion.

Paul Scholes back on Capello’s Euro 2012 Radar

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:31:15 +0000

After a sensational return of Old Trafford legend Paul Scholes to the Manchester United squad to ease Alex Fergusons team ridden injury woes – he has once again caught the eye of England boss Fabio Capello.

Scholes who retired at the end of last season had been playing a big part coaching and training with the reserve team at United but returned to the first team this year and has since scored on his returning debut.

Capello is said to be considering asking Scholes once again to return to international football after he turned down the opportunity to return for World Cup 2010.

The England squad at the moment is centred around the up-and-coming youth players but Scholes’ return to the mid-field would bring an air of experience that is needed for high calibre tournaments such as the upcoming Euro 2012 in Poland & Ukraine this summer.

Alan Pardew interested in England job after Capello

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:55:44 +0000

Alan Pardew has today expressed his interest in taking the helm of the England squad after Fabio Capello steps down, potentially after Euro 2012.

The Newcastle manager has said he would love to take on the job but has backed current bookies favourite Harry Redknapp to take on the role.

Pardew who is currently having great success with Premier League side Newcastle who are currently 5th in the tables for their first season back to top flight football.

Pardew said: “Right now I’m fully behind Harry. I hope he gets it because he’d understand that role. He’s experienced enough and has the motivational devices to succeed. Hopefully I’ll get myself into a position where I’m experienced enough to be able to do that. I want to be at the top of my profession.”

Putin: Russians deserve free flights to Euro 2012

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:47:21 +0000

Russian Prime Minister, Vladimir Putin has told a group of football fans that they deserve free flights to attend Euro 2012 held in Ukraine and Poland this summer.

He named Russia’s two biggest airlines Aeroflot and Transaero should happily arrnage one or two aircraft to carry fans free of charge to the games and believes that the advertising that would come with the generous offer would outweigh the cost of the free transport.

Whilst Russians could be enjoying free travel to the games English fans are set to experience hiked flight prices and pay over the odds for England tickets – as usual.

UEFA President Michel Platini wishes victory for Russia at Euro 2012

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:37:21 +0000

Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter, presidents of UEFA and FIFA respectively, arrived in St Petersburg this week to take part in celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Russian Football Union.

Platini said “First of all, I wish a happy birthday to the RFU. Secondly, I wish you a successful performance and a Russian victory at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. Thirdly, I wish Zenit and CSKA a successful performance in the playoffs of the Champions League.”

Showing favouritism should be a touchy subject, especially for FIFA president Blatter who was at the centre of the corruption storm in 2011 when Russia were awarded the hosting of World Cup 2018 over stronger bid from England.

Russian president Vladimir Putin also expressed his wishes to Sepp Blatter that he keep on Russia’s Minister of Sport, Vitaly Mutko as a member of the FIFA executive committee as his term is shortly to expire.