After one of the more memorable finales in Premier League history, the 2011/12 season is now finally in the books, consigned to the archives of history. As the commotion of the closing day slowly fades, each side will begin to sift through the progress made over the past year, analysing where they advanced, and where [...]
So it wasn’t quite to be that Newcastle United make it into the Champion’s League buy my god, do we REALLY care?! I guess the ‘ambition-lovers’ amongst us could say they do and with it being a possibly, there will be some who are a little disappointed, especially with the performance that was given to [...]
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner finally sacked Alex McLeish following the 2-0 loss at Carrow Road on Sunday. McLeish was called in for a meeting on Monday morning,the same meeting was scheduled for later in the week. Goals from Simeon Jackson and Grant Holt were enough to add to Aston Villa’s season of woe. Aston Villa fans turned [...]
Liverpool. Once a name that sent absolute terror through the hearts of teams in the top division. Well, based on what I witnessed over 90 minutes yesterday as Swansea City deservedly beat the current incarnate of the red Mersey giants one – nil, absolute pleasure will probably be the phrase that Brendan Rodgers will use [...]
Wow. What a day. In what was the most exciting finish to the English Premier League season ever, Manchester City secured the title with 2 stoppage time goals to beat out Manchester United on mere goal differential. Instead of trying to sum up the craziness that was this final day in words, I thought it [...]
This Opta Stats comparison looks at how well the teams at the bottom of the table have compared to last season. It includes Aston Villa, Wigan, Bolton,Blackburn and Wolves. Aston Villa Aston Villa have conceded 0.16 fewer goals this season and kept 2 more clean sheets. They have also improved their crossing accuracy by 2% [...]
Norwich welcome Aston Villa to Carrow Road on Sunday, hoping to end an incredible season on a high note. The two sides met at Villa Park earlier in the season, with Villa edging it 3-2. As both teams are safe from relegation, the game should be a relatively open affair. The Villa Season So Far [...]
And so, the curtain looks to come down on an unbelievable Premier League season on Tyneside! Doubters proved wrong, owners in the good books (for some), talent brought in and the dizzy heights of the top 5 the ultimate ending place. But…it’s not over yet! A win at Everton and some misfortune for either Spurs [...]