Wigan sign Richard Kingson

Wigan Athletic have completed the transfer of Ghanian keeper Richard Kingson on a free transfer. Kingson, the elder brother of Hearts midfielder Laryea Kingston, was released by Birmingham City at the end of last season. Wigan boss Steve Bruce, the manager of Birmingham when they signed Kingson was quick to snap him up, just as … Read more

Andorra 0-2 England- World Cup 2010 qualifier

Scotland lost 1-0 to Macedonia in Skopje, but neighbours England ended up 2-0 winners against Andorra despite an unconvincing display. And just like in the game against the Czech Republic, Chelsea winger Joe Cole saved the day for Fabio Capello, scoring a brace in the second half as the Three Lions struggled against their weaker opponents. Do not expect England to win against Slaven Bilic’s Croatia on Wednesday if they churn out another similar insipid performance in Zagreb.

Cole scored a brace at the Olympic Stadium
Cole scored a brace at the Olympic Stadium

England starting XI formation against Andorra :-

—————————–David James———————————————-

G.Johnson————–J.Lescott——–J.Terry—————————-A.Cole

T.Walcott————-F.Lampard——–G.Barry—————————-S.Downing

————————-J.Defoe———-W.Rooney

Subs used : J.Cole, E.Heskey, D.Beckham.

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Macedonia 1-0 Scotland 2010 World Cup qualifier

Ilco Naumoski scored the only goal of the game as George Burley’s Scottish side slumped to a 1-0 defeat against Macedonia in Skopje.

Goce Sedloski’s 5th minute freekick was tipped onto the post by Craig Gordon, but the rebound fell perfectly for Naumoski, and the SV Mattersburg striker duly did the rest.

The game was Burley’s first competitive game in charge of the national team, and he went with a 4-4-2, playing Miller and McFadden upfront. Scotland were missing several first team regulars- regular skipper Barry Ferguson and Alan Hutton prominent among them.

In the 57th minute, the Scots had Craig Gordon to thank as he adjusted well to save a spectacular Shumulikoski effort. James McFadden had his penalty appeal waved away by the referee in the second half as Scotland tried to bring the game back on level terms, but they were unsuccessful as the hosts held on.

Scotland starting XI formation against Macedonia

——————————-Craig Gordon——————————————–

Alexander————-Caldwell——————McManus(c)——————-Naysmith

Brown—————-Hartley——————Fletcher———————Robson

J.McFadden——————-K.Miller

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