EPL Gossip Monday February 7th
Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson will be offered a quick return to football by West Brom as they draw up a shortlist to replace Roberto Di Matteo, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday.
Full story: Daily Mail
Talk about a rash decision on West Brom’s part. Di Matteo got you to the top flight, if you are going to sack him surely it should of been done before the transfer window closes. Hodgson may keep them up but it’s a total 180 when it comes to style of play.
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is in talks with Chelsea about keeping striker Daniel Sturridge on loan next season after the 21-year-old scored in each of his first two games for his new club.
Full story: Daily Mirror
Sturridge should be smart enough to see the writting on the wall. He isn’t going to play for Chelsea anytime soon.
Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko looks likely to leave White Hart Lane in the summer after telling a Russian newspaper he is unhappy with life on the bench under manager Harry Redknapp.
Full story: the Sun
May of been more helpful for Pavlyuchenko if he spoke up during the transfer window.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is unlikely to be punished by the Football Association for venting his anger at referee Phil Dowd on Twitter after Saturday’s 4-4 draw against Newcastle.
Full story: Daily Mail
Love how Wenger didn’t see Abou Diaby red card but was all over Joey Baton’s tackle. Same old Arsenal. Still hope they beat Barcelona however.
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will hold talks with owner Dave Whelan about the poor state of the pitch at the DW Stadium, with the latter facing a £100,000 bill to replace the playing surface.
Full story: Daily Mail
Dave Whelan should have a talk with Roberto Martinez about the poor play on the pitch.