EPL Gossip Thursday February 25th
Wayne Bridge is considering ruling himself out of England’s World Cup plans because he cannot stand the prospect of sharing a dressing room with Chelsea defender John Terry, who is alleged to have had an affair with the Manchester City defender’s former girlfriend. The Guardian
I have all the respect in the world for Bridge’s decision but if your Fabio Capello aren’t you a tad bit relieved that he doesn’t have to deal with any Bridge-Terry drama this summer.
England manager Fabio Capello will be at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to watch Terry’s Chelsea take on Bridge’s Manchester City. The Guardian
This should be a heated match. I’ll be rooting for Team Bridge this weekend.
Guinea international Kamil Zayatte wants to quit Hull during the summer and is targeting a move to Manchester United, Arsenal or Chelsea. Daily Mail
This is funny. First the headline started off with Guinea international like ti holds the same weight as being a Brazilian internation. Next for crying out loud Kamil Zayatte isn’t very good. This is like Tyrone Mears saying he is going to quit Burnley for Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes defender Rio Ferdinand may have to re-evaluate his international career and limit his appearances amid growing concerns over his recurring back problems. The Guardian
With Ferdinand just being named England captain it’s unlikely he’ll give it up and retire after the World Cup.
Everton duo Joseph Yobo and Yakubu were kicked off the club’s flight to Lisbon on Wednesday because officials were unhappy with their documents. The Nigerian pair eventually took a late-night flight via Amsterdam with Toffees fans ahead of the Europa League clash with Sporting. Daily Mirror
Are they really no Liverpool to Lisbon direct flights?
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez was quizzed about why he has put on weight since the Reds’ Champions League triumph in 2005 during a bizarre press conference in Bucharest, prior to the Europa League last-32 return leg with Unirea Urziceni. “It is the stress of having to answer so many questions from the press,” said the Spaniard. “Thank you and goodnight.” Daily Mail
That is a fact! Being a manager is quite stressful.
Thank you and goodnight.