New boss needs to solve problems


Manchester United interim manager Ran Giggs. AFP PHOTO

Ryan Giggs, Manchester United's caretaker manager, conceded David Moyes's permanent replacement faces a difficult task in resurrecting the fallen Premier League champions next season.

Louis van Gaal, who is about to lead the Netherlands in the upcoming World Cup finals in Brazil, remains the hot favourite to be that man, with reports suggesting he would be officially appointed as early as Tuesday.

But after Giggs's second game as temporary manager ended in a humbling 1-0 defeat by Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday -- United's seventh home reverse in the league this season - the Welsh winger admitted his side have fallen dramatically short of the necessary standards.

"You need to improve all the time," said Giggs, English football's most-decorated player.

"Consistency obviously wins you trophies and titles and we were nowhere near that this season.

"That's obviously a problem. It's a problem that needs to be solved next year.

"I still believe there is quality here but we obviously didn't show it today (Saturday).

"We've not shown it consistently over the season. Until we do that, we will carry on having results like today and that's frustrating.

"I still believe there is quality in the dressing room. They showed that last week but didn't this week. Whether it be a lack of confidence or concentration I honestly don't know.

"We've shown it away from home, shown good form away from home, but it's been a problem at Old Trafford this year.

"In past seasons, there have been wave after wave of shots and saves, you could always see goals coming. This season, it just hasn't happened.

"I can't tell you anything about the next manager, I am just concentrating on the next game."

That next game comes on Tuesday when Hull visit Old Trafford with United keen not to record an eighth home defeat of the campaign -- the seven suffered to date already representing the same total they suffered in the last four seasons, combined, of Alex Ferguson's reign.

The last home game of this disappointing campaign will also be the final Old Trafford date for a number of players -- such as veteran defenders Nemanja Vidic and Patrice Evra and possibly even Giggs himself if he cannot negotiate a role under the new management.

"It's the last home game so we want a positive result," said Giggs.

"Vida (Vidic) has been a brilliant player over the years, probably the greatest defender I've played with and I've played with some good ones. He's a brilliant player and will be sorely missed."

Seb Larsson took advantage of some poor United defending to score the only goal of the game after half an hour but so impressive was Sunderland's performance they also struck the woodwork twice in the closing stages.

- 'Miraculous' Sunderland -

Victory went a long way to assuring Sunderland of retaining their Premier League status, in addition to reaching the League Cup Final at Wembley where they lost to Manchester City.

More recently, victories at Chelsea and United, plus a league draw at City, have taken Sunderland to the brink of safety.

"What we've done over the past four games is unique and special," said Sunderland manager Gus Poyet, whose team have also beaten relegated Cardiff, in that spell.

"Apparently, every now and then miracles do happen. "We're in a position now where if we win one of our two home games (against West Brom and Swansea) we are over the line.

"After we lost to Everton, we needed to win four games and had three at home and three away at very easy places -- Manchester City, Chelsea, Old Trafford!," the former Uruguay midfielder joked.

"But you need to expect the unexpected from us and that's because of the players.

"We have more than 10 players out of contract but they have not been thinking of next year or their next club.

"They have been fighting for the club, fighting for the fans because they don't want to accept it and go down. That makes me very proud."

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Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino says he intends to see out his contract Tips @ 1


Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino

Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino says he intends to see out his contract, despite speculation that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
The 51-year-old took over last July after agreeing a two-year deal.
Barca were forced to deny reports  before Sunday's 4-3 win over Real Madrid that Martino had informed colleagues of his desire to leave.
"I always respect my contracts," Martino told a news conference ahead of Wednesday's home match with Celta Vigo.
Gerardo Martino factfile
1962: Born 20 November, Rosario, Argentina
Playing career: Record appearance holder with Newell's Old Boys (505 matches) and one cap for the Argentina national team plus spells in Spain, Ecuador and Chile before retiring in 1996
Early management career: Titles in Paraguay with Libertad and Cerro Porteno
Paraguay: Took over as manager of the national team in 2006 and steered them to the 2010 World Cup quarter-finals; quit after finishing runners-up to Uruguay in 2011 Copa America
Newell's Old Boys: Returned to manage his former club in 2012 and guided them to the Argentine Torneo final title in his first season
Barcelona: Becomes the fourth Argentine to manage the Catalan club after replacing Tito Vilanova
Barca return to the Nou Camp looking to build on their El Clasico triumph having breathed new life into their title challenge.
Victory at Real Madrid, who are joint level on points with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga, means Martino's side are one point behind the top two.
That win keeps alive their hopes of winning a treble - Barca are still in the Champions League and will face Real in the Copa del Rey final on 16 April.
"It is important for us to be in the right frame of mind for this run-in to the end of the season," added Martino.
"We are still competing on all three fronts and finding our form, so it's all positive."
Celta Vigo, five points above the relegation zone, have not beaten Barca in the last seven top-flight meetings, a run stretching over 10 years.
Martino is urging his players not to waste their hard work at Real Madrid.
"We have to make the most of what we achieved at the weekend, because it has put us back in contention for the league title," he said.
Cristian Tello, who has started just one La Liga match this season, is added to the squad in place of Xavi.

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Fc Astra Ploiesti (1)-Otelul Galati (14) Tips @ 1


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" Reghe " escaped with a warning
Steaua Bucharest coach , Lawrence Reghecampf received notice yesterday from the Disciplinary Committee of the FRF from the statements made at the coach Victor Piturca . The complaint was not filed by Victor Piturca but Communications Department Romanian Football Federation . Steaua technician said last week that Victor Piturca has evolved coaching career . " My guess is that Victor Piturca really made very many Romanian football but now has evolved , remained the same. That's my opinion, remains to be seen if it's wrong or not. Believe they can I give lessons at the moment. Victor Piturca not qualified any club team in European Cups, did not pass preliminary rounds . at the National , well that qualified her final tournament . He shall sign contracts with Giovanni Becali when we were players. when arguing with Giovanni puts us to break . 's why I left the Star . told me : " If you break the contract with Giovanni me stop playing ." and had to go! "says Reghecampf .



We have tour of Romania !
President of the Romanian Federation of Cilcism ousted Eduard Novak , announced yesterday in a press conference that this year 's Tour of Romania will not take place because the forum does not have funding from the Ministry of Youth and Sports. " Cycling Tour of Romania's budget is 150-200,000 euros. Sure I can say that will not happen this year. Any sponsorship of this year we will head to the national teams to gather items necessary qualification to the Olympics . November , 2006 , there is the Ministry of Finance . always were seven to eight employees, but have not paid taxes . debts are 220-250000 euro and can not renew contract with MTS finamţare , because we tax certificate , "said Novak. Last year was not held Cycling Tour of Romania was 1996.

Bulatovic again next Cristina
Montenegrin handball champion , Buducnost Podogorica announced Wednesday Inter transfer right Katarina Bulatovic that will evolve to the team next season where legitimate Cristina Neagu . Bulatov Katarina returns to Buducnost Podgorica after two years of playing Oltchim forthe last summer and the champion of Hungary , Györ ETO, which is qualified in the Champions League semifinals . In this phase, the Final Four Tournament in Budapest, Györ Danish band will play FC Midtjylland , Bulatovic having scored 65 goals so far in the competition. Also in the semifinals is qualified and his future team Buducnost Podgorica on that play and Cristina Neagu , muntenegrencele following to duel on May 3 , the Vardar Skopje . The winners of the semifinals will play on May 4 for the Champions League trophy . Cristina Neagu has recently extended the contract with Buducnost two seasons.

Fail to record
Politehnica Timisoara historical record was ceded to the Free League group I, ACS Poli Timisoara, the successor club becoming established in 1920 , announced yesterday , Mayor Nicolae Robu . According to the official website of ACS Poli Timisoara, Nicolae Robu said players and staff have a greater motivation to fight to avoid relegation after the record held by the ASFC Politehnica Timisoara Banat was ceded League team I record the colors team name Politehnica Timişoara were the subject of a dispute that lasted more than five years between the club led by Marian Iancu, FC Timisoara, and a group owned by Italian businessman Claudio Zambon . on April 5, 2012 , members of the Executive Committee of the FRF have implemented the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport club FC Timisoara , led by Marian Iancu at the time, regain the right to use the name Polytechnic , colors and track record . After retiring from Timisoara, former owner Marian Iancu gave free December 7, 2012 the right to use the symbols and the record of the ASFC Politehnica Timişoara.


Xenophobia , entertainment costing
Clubs and Universitatea Cluj Steaua were sanctioned with a fine of £ 30,000 each, and FC Dynamo £ 10,000 by the Disciplinary FRF xenophobic chanting of their fans to the matches of the round of League XXIII I. in addition to the " U" Cluj - Dinamo and Steaua - Gaz Metan Medias , another third match during which supporters chanted slogans xenophobic Hungarian minority in Romania was Otelul Galati - Manchester City . According to the official website of the LPF , the commission has not yet taken any decision in this case, but a quote for the meeting of March 26, the club Otelul observers parties and arbitrators . Also for insulting the fans chanting their match Astra Giurgiu , FC Oil was sanctioned with a fine of £ 10,000 .
Astra wants money Budescu
Executive Chairman of the club Astra Giurgiu , Dinu Gheorghe said yesterday that the striker Constantin Budescu could get even rival Star if Ghencea Boulevard group will pay two million euros. " The star is still champion . 's 11 stages, a lot can happen . If you have the money why not get Budescu Star ? Budescu costs two million euros," said Dinu Gheorghe . Employer group Astra Giurgiu , Ioan Niculae , announced on Sunday evening that striker Constantin Budescu to " shutting " of the lot . Budescu group was not part of the band Astra Ploiesti Oil Giurgiu match after he insulted the fans in the previous game with the Miami Dolphins
Salaries locked in Newcastle
Miami Dolphins club management decided to block the salaries and bonuses of the players and technical staff after unsatisfactory results this year , announced the official website of the group Gorj . Also, the immediate objective of the team is winning five points in three games against Dinamo Bucharest away with CFR Cluj Gaz Metan Medias home and away . After disputing the 23 stages of the League , Miami Dolphins ranked sixth in the standings with 35 points .

" Divorce " Lendl - Murray
Coach Ivan Lendl decided to cease cooperation with tennis player Andy Murray , former Czech champion in a joint statement posted yesterday on the website of the British player . " Working with Andy Murray in the last two years has been fantastic experience. 's A man of great quality. I helped to achieve the goal of winning major titles and now it was time to focus on their own projects. 'll Be always with Murray and wish him future success , "said Lendl . " I am grateful to Lendl for his work in the past two years , the most prestigious period of my career ," Murray said in the same statement. Along with Ivan Lendl , Scottish tennis player to win two Grand Slam tournaments , the U.S. Open in 2012 and Wimbledon 2013 Olympic singles title in London in 2012.

He chose homeland father
The young striker of Bayern Munich Julian Green, who has German and American , chose to play for the U.S. National , the country of his birth . With American father and German mother , Green was part of the junior national teams of Germany , at under 16, 17 and 19. However , he played in the American representative under 18. If the request to the FIFA approved, Green could play with the U.S. National Team World Cup in Brazil. "Obviously , it was an easy decision to make. 've Given me time to talk to my family. 'm Born in Florida and my dad still lives here , so I deep roots in the U.S. and I would be very proud to represent this country, "the player said in a statement. German origin footballer and national coach but now living in California , U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann 's decision welcomed Green.

Leniency for Sun Yang
Chinese sports authorities have lifted the suspension of double Olympic champion swimming competitions Sun Yang , who was caught in early November driving without a license , said the agency New China . This decision should allow rapid return within the Sun's national squad . Athlete succeeded in only three years , between 2011 and 2013 , to put his name among the greatest swimmers in history. Sun has won glory with gold medals obtained in samples of 400 and 1,500 meters at the Olympic Games in London in 2012 . aged 21 years, he has won three titles at the world championships in Barcelona last year.

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Man Utd v Olympiakos Tips @ X


Manchester United v Barcelona - 1984

Man Utd v Olympiakos: Inspiration comes from 1984 win over Barca


If Manchester United are looking for inspiration to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, they must turn back the clock almost 30 years to the day.
On 21 March 1984, the Manchester night sky was gloomy, and the outlook for the hosts equally dreary.
The Red Devils were hosting Spanish giants Barcelona in the second leg of their Cup Winners' Cup quarter-final, with a vociferous home crowd hopefully optimistic - rather than expectant - of overturning a 2-0 deficit.
"We knew we had a mountain to climb," then-United boss Ron Atkinson tells 




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Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was defiant in defeat on Sunday afternoon after his side lost the North


Tim Sherwood Rubbishes Arsenal's Title Hopes, Says Tottenham Were Better Team

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood was defiant in defeat on Sunday afternoon after his side lost the North London derby. 

Arsenal triumphed in the game 1-0 after a stunning finish from Tomas Rosicky after just 72 seconds of the match. 

The defeat was a double blow for Spurs as it leaves them seven points outside of the Premier League top four, per BBC Sport, and also reinforces Arsenal's title challenge.

The game saw the White Hart Lane hosts dominate for much of the game, close to scoring on a number of occasions. Adrian Kajumba of The Daily Star reports that Sherwood questioned Arsenal's title credentials after the game, saying:



The result for Arsenal will paper over a lot of cracks. They were out-played today. Credit to them, but we out-played them and they’re title contenders. We were better than them and anyone who sees that game today knows that we don’t deserve to lose that.

Sherwood was involved in another touchline incident during the derby, following his recent altercation with Jorge Jesus of Benfica in the Europa League, per Charles Reynolds of The Independent.

This time he appeared to throw the ball at Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna, igniting some angry words from both parties. Earlier in the match he had thrown his own gilet at the Spurs bench out of disgust at his team's defending.

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