The agent of Emad Meteb has announced that the Al-Ahly star is to undergo a medical at Bristol City, as soon as gets hold DeMar DeRozan Jersey of a visa.City have been tracking... moreThe agent of Emad Meteb has announced that the Al-Ahly star is to undergo a medical at Bristol City, as soon as gets hold DeMar DeRozan Jersey of a visa.City have been tracking the Egyptian international throughout the summer, as manager Gary Johnson aims to improve a lacklustre strike-force which only conjured up 23 league Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Jersey goals last season.Meteb, who has scored 22 goals in 47 matches for his nation, is Toronto Raptors T-Shirts seen as the ideal candidate for the Robins bo s and he will become Citys most expensive signing ever at 1.5 million. Yuta Watanabe Jersey The strikers agent told filgoal:Al-Ahly have finally agreed on the instalments method. Bristol City will pay half the amount now and the rest in January 2009. Emad shall fly to London Chauncey Billups Jersey as soon as he acquires a visa. less
Well where do we begin, the end of a legend was overseen today and the king was sent packing. Was it the right decision only time will tell, but I personally feel the decision was... moreWell where do we begin, the end of a legend was overseen today and the king was sent packing. Was it the right decision only time will tell, but I personally feel the decision was just a little rash, yes Liverpool were poor this year and a lot of people point to their home record yet they lost the same as Chelsea and only one more than Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham.The problem with the Liverpool team was turning draws into wins; nine draws is a lot for any team Jalen Rose Jersey but for a team that can call Anfield its home it is to much. But then the away form shows Liverpool only drew one away game and lost ten which is terrible and nowhere near good enough. with the signings Liverpool bought too much was expected too soon. Jordan Henderson was bought with the future very much in mind, Jonho Shelvey played far too many games then what was expected of him especially given the fact that he started the season playing for Blackpool.I also think that Jay Spearing is nowhere near the required level to... less
Next Match: Atalanta vs Juventus20 April 2008, 15:00After Juves mid-week win against Parma, they now turn to Atalanta to try and continue their ma sive season. With Roma failing... moreNext Match: Atalanta vs Juventus20 April 2008, 15:00After Juves mid-week win against Parma, they now turn to Atalanta to try and continue their ma sive season. With Roma failing to take full points from Livorno today, Juventus would definitely try to do their Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Jersey best to put it all on Roma to do and battle it hard for second place. Romas slip-up today came as a total surprise for everyone as everyone was looking at a probable Inter slip-up on Sunday against Torino and then a close finish to the Dallas Mavericks T-Shirts league. But now it seems that Inter can indeed practically wrap it up on Sunday instead.Claudio Ranieris selection of players for tomorrows match are: 1 Buffon2 Birindelli5 Zebina6 Zanetti7 Salihamidzic8 Camoranesi10 Del Piero11 Nedved12 Belardi17 Trezeguet20 Palladino21 Grygera23 Nocerino25 Stendardo28 Molinaro30 Tiago31 Novembre32 Marchionni33 Legrottaglie34 PasquatoSi soko is still out after his injury against Milan and we can thus see again a similar... less
Last Wes Iwundu Jersey Saturday Senegal lost their opening game of the 2012 African Cup of Nations. The surprise 2-1 defeat to Zambia has left the Lions of Teranga with a lot of... moreLast Wes Iwundu Jersey Saturday Senegal lost their opening game of the 2012 African Cup of Nations. The surprise 2-1 defeat to Zambia has left the Lions of Teranga with a lot of work to do in order to qualify from group A. Here is a few of the key men they will look towards to a sure their pa sage through to the knockout stage. DEMBA BAThe Newcastle striker has been a total revelation this season. A free from West Ham in the summer, Ba has been in fantastic scoring form for the Magpies, netting 15 times before his departure tothe Cup of Nationsearlier this month. Amongst his impre sive goal haul has been two hat-tricks, as well as some memorable strikes, including a fine volley against Manchester United.Papi s Demba Ci s Recently signed by Newcastle to partner his Senegalese counterpart Demba Ba in attack, Ci s had been a prolific scorer for SC Freiburg in Germany. His 22 goals in the Bundesliga last season had attracted interest from several clubs acro s Europe,but it was Newcastle that got their man... less
Napoli have completed the signing of striker Giovanni Simeone from Anfernee Hardaway Jersey Hellas Verona.Simeone, who is a son of Atletico Madrid bo s Diego, has joined Napoli on... moreNapoli have completed the signing of striker Giovanni Simeone from Anfernee Hardaway Jersey Hellas Verona.Simeone, who is a son of Atletico Madrid bo s Diego, has joined Napoli on an initial loan with an obligation to buy if certain clauses are triggered.Napoli announced the signing on Thursday, with Simeone opting for the number 18 shirt.The 27-year-old has spent the past six seasons in Serie A with Genoa, Fiorentina, Cagliari and Verona, whom he only Tracy McGrady Jersey joined permanently in June after impre sing on loan.He scored 17 goals in the Italian top flight last season a tally bettered only by Lautaro Martinez (21), Dusan Vlahovic Dwayne Bacon Jersey (24) and Ciro Immobile (27) while a sisting five more. Five-cap Argentina international Simeones arrival at Napolicomes on the back of the club Orlando Magic Hats s record goalscorer Dries Mertens departing on a free transfer this window.Napoli have also waved goodbye to fellow regular goalscorer Lorenzo Insigne since the end of last season, as... less
Throughout the late eighties and nineties, Italy had undoubtedly the most competitive football league in the world. Alongside the status came the financial clout. In between Diego... moreThroughout the late eighties and nineties, Italy had undoubtedly the most competitive football league in the world. Alongside the status came the financial clout. In between Diego Maradonas switch from Barcelona to Napoli in 1984 and Alan Shearers move to Newcastle in 1997, every world record transfer involved Italian clubs purchasing one of the worlds great superstars.Big bucks continued to fly into the new millennium as transfers involving Christian Vieri, Hernan Crespo and Gianlugi Buffon all exceeded 30 million pounds. As the first decade of the new D.J. Augustin Jersey millennium draws to a close big money has changed hands again, yet the Italian clubs have ceased to become footballs big spenders and if this summer is any thing to go by they are now the games big receivers.Former AC Milan superstar Kaka highlighted this point as the Ro seneri sold their prize a set to Real Madrid Darrell Armstrong Jersey . The Brazilian revealed that he had joined the Spanish giants in order to help Milan... less
A Look at Italys highs Denzel Curry Jersey and lows at international tournaments Paul Eboua Jersey of the past leading to Kendrick Nunn Jersey the Glen Rice Jersey Euro 2008.... moreA Look at Italys highs Denzel Curry Jersey and lows at international tournaments Paul Eboua Jersey of the past leading to Kendrick Nunn Jersey the Glen Rice Jersey Euro 2008. youtubE:http://youtube.com/ KZ Okpala Jersey watch?v=cAZzrooOTFM
Portugal could be accused of being too predictable as they head into Euro 2012. Ever since he took over Paulo Bento has opted for the tried and tested 4-3-3 formation with three... morePortugal could be accused of being too predictable as they head into Euro 2012. Ever since he took over Paulo Bento has opted for the tried and tested 4-3-3 formation with three midfielders with good pa sing skills and trusting the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Nani to wreak havoc down the wings. However Bento has been playing around with this system recently proving he doesnt just have one string to his bow.The FormationDuring his time at Sporting Lisbon, Bento was known for religiously sticking to an orthodox 4-4-2 formation but has wisely never tried this with Portugal simply because they do not have the players to make it work. Instead he has, Miami Heat Hats for the most part, kept faith with Carlos Quierozs 4-3-3 system with a twist in midfield which makes perfect sense when you bear in mind Portugals lack of top grade strikers and abundance of cla s on the wing and in midfield. As Portugal do not have a natural playmaker at the moment, Bento normally uses three box-to-box midfielders in... less
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois joined Real Madrid before the summer transfer window ended, greatly boosting Manchester Uniteds hopes of keeping David Kent Bazemore Jersey De... moreChelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois joined Real Madrid before the summer transfer window ended, greatly boosting Manchester Uniteds hopes of keeping David Kent Bazemore Jersey De Gea at Old Trafford.The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Real for many years, but it appears he will end any speculation about his future and with United.Real tried to sign De Gea immediately after he left AtletiThe 27-year-old joined the Reds from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and has gone on to make 316 appearances in all competitions, keeping an impre sive 118 clean sheets. De Gea has become one of the best goalkeepers in the world at United and was attracting a lot of interest as a result.Real could sign De Gea directly from Atletico Madrid given the two sides fierce rivalry, but they Moses Brown Jersey could procure his signature from the Red Devils a year later. And thats what they did in . Los Blancos tried to capitalise on De Geas early struggles in goal by positioning themselves as his saviour, but they... less
18th October 2011. Remember that day. Its the day that the Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli announced to the world that the clubs greatest ever player would not be given a new... more18th October 2011. Remember that day. Its the day that the Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli announced to the world that the clubs greatest ever player would not be given a new contract at the end of the season even though he had wanted one. The end of an era and what a way to announce it. Was Ale Mario Hezonja Jersey sandro Del Piero there at the chairmans side? No. Was Ale sandro Del Piero even told Portland Trail Blazers Hoodie ? No. In fact as far as he was aware he would still be playing for Juventus next season and had no intention of leaving!The news was met with disgust. How dare Agnelli treat the symbol of the club in this way? Especially after all he had done for the club. Not even offered a position as a director or a coach. Disgraceful.Cue outrage from not only fans but prominent current and ex-footballers expre sing their disbelief at the manner of this announcement.Days pa sed and still no word from Del Piero. Clearly he had been caught out by Agnellis decision. Eventually he responded... less
In a pre s conference held just after the Italy game Dolph Schayes Jersey , Raymond Domenech praised the French players for doing their best against Italy. He did not hide his... moreIn a pre s conference held just after the Italy game Dolph Schayes Jersey , Raymond Domenech praised the French players for doing their best against Italy. He did not hide his disappointment and attributed the lo s to the red card and early penalty. He stated that he knew that it would be difficult to survive against Italy when he saw the incidents that took place early on the pitch: the Ribery injury, the sending-off and the Italian penalty. Donadoni was justly full of Moses Malone Jersey praise for the winning Italian squad but felt that Italy were playing better when France had 11 men on the field. He said that he will get the Italian squad ready for the big challenge of Spain in the quarter-finals.Yes, I am disappointed. But right now, after seeing the match and the players in the dre sing room, I am proud of what they have shown.We lost a player after Tyrese Maxey Jersey 10 minutes, then saw Italy get a penalty and our player was sent off. That was a turning point.That handed the result to Italy... less
On Saturday, Stoke will play what is without question the most important match of season to date, with Portsmouth visiting the Britannia Stadium. While Portsmouth sit fifteenth in... moreOn Saturday, Stoke will play what is without question the most important match of season to date, with Portsmouth visiting the Britannia Stadium. While Portsmouth sit fifteenth in the Premier League table, three points and two places ahead of Stoke, both clubs have to be considered as real relegation candidates as the season draws towards its close. A win for Stoke could mean afour-pointcushion would open between the club and the bottom three, while keeping Portsmouth right in the relegation mix, while a Pompey win would give a huge boost to their survival chances, and send the Potters back into the depths of the relegation zone. Portsmouth began the season reasonably brightly under then manager Harry Redknapp, with form in both the league and Europe suggesting the recent good times at the club would keep on rolling for another season. In mid-October Danny Green Jersey however, disaster struck for the club, with Redknapp, who had just been awarded the freedom of the city following last Mays FA Cup... less
After the impre sive 4-1 weekend demolition of Fulham, Man Dewayne Dedmon Jersey City roll into the Britannia Stadium to take on a Stoke team who have been on an impre sive run of... moreAfter the impre sive 4-1 weekend demolition of Fulham, Man Dewayne Dedmon Jersey City roll into the Britannia Stadium to take on a Stoke team who have been on an impre sive run of late. Stoke have won their last 3 matches (against West Brom, Liverpool and Birmingham) having previously lost 4 on the bounce.City bo s Mancini was under slight pre sure before the Fulham game, with two succe sive 0-0 draws (against Man United and Birmingham) leading many to question his overly-cautious Hassan Whiteside Jersey tactical approach. Everything in the garden would appear to be rosy again, but such is the life of a Premier League manager, that defeat at Stoke could see him come under pre sure again very quickly.Stoke will provide a real test of Citys mettle, with their physical approach and the home fans behind Bogdan Bogdanovic Jersey them this could be one of Citys biggest tests to date. Certain players such as David Silva, Yaya Toure and Aleksandr Kolarov will likely never have experienced a team like Stoke in... less
Manchester United has announced that midfielder Andreas Pereira jas completed a season-long loan move to Lazio, after a succe sful medical in Rome.The on Friday evening.According... moreManchester United has announced that midfielder Andreas Pereira jas completed a season-long loan move to Lazio, after a succe sful medical in Rome.The on Friday evening.According to the club report, Andreas will hope to make his debut in the weekend Serie A clash with Internazionale and push for a regular place in Buddy Hield Jersey Simone Inzaghis side at the Stadio Olimpico.His loan move to the Italian side will be his third loan move from United, after stints in Spain with Granada and Valencia. Good luck Sacramento Kings Jeresy for the 2020/21 season, Manchester United (@ManUtd) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to emphasized that Andreas need for more playing time, and also stated that the loan decision was best for the player.Theyre a big club, Lazio. Andreas needs to play regularly. Said Solskjaer.He started last season Cory Joseph Jersey really well and played loads of games. You could see the confidence growing and see him developing but, after we signed Bruno, that... less
The FA wants more English talent in the Premier League. Fair enough. The FA wants England to win the World Cup by 2022. Fair enough. The FA blames the Premier League because of... moreThe FA wants more English talent in the Premier League. Fair enough. The FA wants England to win the World Cup by 2022. Fair enough. The FA blames the Premier League because of the lack of English players in the Premier League. The FA blames The Premier League to let any number of foreign players to play in the League. The FA blames the foreign players because they are cheaper than the English ones.The League says they started in 1992 and England did not win the World Cup since 1966. So what about the time between 1966 and 1992. England did not win anything between the two dates.I say Elijah Hughes Jersey the FA either do not realize what the real problem is or do not want to admit it.Because: No one can tell me that if there is an English talent who is better in the position he plays than a foreign player and the foreign one will get more Mike Conley Jersey chance for being in the starting line up. This is England where an English person is always favored. Ok, they can say that most of the clubs has... less
Federico Macheda is one of the best youth prospects in the current Manchester United squad. The young Italian is 19 years old and joined Manchester United from Lazio in 2007. He... moreFederico Macheda is one of the best youth prospects in the current Manchester United squad. The young Italian is 19 years old and joined Manchester United from Lazio in 2007. He was promoted to the senior squad after Utah Jazz Jeresy spending the 2007/08 season in the Under 18s. In the 2008/09 season, he scored 2 goals in 5 appearance, followed by a goal in 10 Grayson Allen Jersey appearances in 2009/10. Macheda scored Uniteds first goal in the match against Aston Villa when United were 2-0 down. He was instrumental in giving United the belief required to get back into the match and finish it with the score of 2-2.Interest in the young Italian striker is very high, with media reports linking a trio of Italian teams Ricky Rubio Jersey , Milan, Juventus and Roma, with the player. United supporters see Macheda as a fantastic a set for the present and for the future and do not want him to leave the club. In the past, United were left to regret the decision to let Giuseppe Ro si leave, as he became a star... less
The Europa League takes centre stage on Thursday and two Premier League clubs feature in an exciting set of fixtures.West Ham United will look to all but secure their place in the... moreThe Europa League takes centre stage on Thursday and two Premier League clubs feature in an exciting set of fixtures.West Ham United will look to all but secure their place in the competitions knockout stage, while Leicester City are aiming to build some momentum after a sluggish European start.If you are looking Jeff Green Jersey to bet on the Europa League this week, make sure you check the before betting on any of the teams. Lets have a look at the three match-ups to watch out for this midweek.Genk vs West Ham UnitedWest Ham United head to Luminus Arena looking to maintain their 100% Europa League record this season against underperforming Belgian side Genk. David Moyes men have not only impre sed in the Premier League this season, but theyve also been on another level in Europe, winning all three Group H matches by 2+ goals to nil.West Hams confident showings in the Europa League have brought them on the cusp of Brooklyn Nets Jeresy reaching the competitions knockout phase, and another win here... less
Arturo Vidal has completed his move to Flamengoafter leaving Inter.Vidal was available as a free agent after the midfielders contract was terminated by mutual consent on... moreArturo Vidal has completed his move to Flamengoafter leaving Inter.Vidal was available as a free agent after the midfielders contract was terminated by mutual consent on Monday.Rio de Janeiro club Flamengo have Keven Durant Jersey now confirmed the 35-year-old will continue his career in Brazil.Vidal was at theMaracana for a2-0 victory overAtleticoMineiro that put his new club into the quarter-finals of theCopa do Brasil. Jeremiah Martin Jersey The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich man joined Inter in 2020 and signed a deal until 2022 that included the option for D'Angelo Russell Jersey an additional year.According to reports last month, Inter could pay Vidal a 4million severance fee to cut ties after the first two years of the contract.The combative enforcer made just two Serie A starts in the 2021-22 campaign, and therefore the Nerazzurri were reportedly eager Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Jersey to move him on.Vidal returns to South American club football after 15 years of playing in Europe.He left... less
Real Madrid are seemingly on course of regaining La Liga supremacy this season, but their hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals are hanging by a thread.Los Blancos... moreReal Madrid are seemingly on course of regaining La Liga supremacy this season, but their hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals are hanging by a thread.Los Blancos have hit the ground running in the league this term, and with only 11 left, they hold a substantial eight-point lead on closest followers Sevilla.With arch-rivals Barcelona and reigning champions Atletico Madrid already a whopping 15 points behind, Carlo Ancelottis men are in pole position to lift the crown.Since succumbing to a shock 1-0 lo s away to relegation-threatened Getafe in their inaugural La Liga fixture of 2022, they have gone unbeaten in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jersey their last seven league outings (W5, D2). Madrid have gone from strength to strength since mid-February, racking up three consecutive top-flight victories Marcus Morris Sr. Jersey by an aggregate score of 8-1 to solidify their position at the top of the .Los Merengues brushed Real Sociedad aside in their first game in March, coming from behind to... less
in the UEFA Champions League, and the Serie A giants woes continues after being drummed 3-1.Barca dominated po se Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jersey sion from the off with Busquets,... morein the UEFA Champions League, and the Serie A giants woes continues after being drummed 3-1.Barca dominated po se Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jersey sion from the off with Busquets, Iniesta, and Xavi not allowing the Milan midfield anywhere near the ball and the game was all one way traffic for the first 15. Milan kept a tight back line but attacking wise, both Riccardo Montolivo and Nigel De Jong were barely able to set foot outside their own half.Milan first showed signs of a counter attacking display when Muntari and Emmanuelson teamed up well on the left but the ex-Fulham midfielder ballooned his cro s well over the intended targets in the box.Xavi continued to pre s for Barca and his slick pa s fund Adriano who whipped in a low cro s but the ball evaded everyone in the box and was too far away from Alexis to get a touch goal wards. Neymar was then fouled by Abate in the box on 29 and the Italian received a caution. Replays show there was a definite tug on the Brazilians arm, but the near front flip... less
Kevin Davies has finally made an England squad. An honour he has deserved for a number of years now after spear-heading Boltons attacking line for numerous seasons. He is a... moreKevin Davies has finally made an England squad. An honour he has deserved for a number of years now after spear-heading Boltons attacking line for numerous seasons. He is a typically English striker too; a bruiser rather than a technical genius but still a different sort of striker to those England currently po ses.He may have deserved this call-up but surely now is not the time. Davies is 33 and his career will soon be coming to an end. Its unlikely that hell be anywhere near the England squad in 2012, the next time a major championship is on the horizon, and its almost guaranteed that he will be Frank Mason III Jersey nearer the Match of the Day studio rather than the Reebok Stadium pitch in 2014; the year of the next World Cup.England have tried this short-term strategy for too long now and Capellos squad looks alarmingly familiar to the tried and tested team that has failed on Bryn Forbes Jersey numerous occasions before. Yes, Beckham isnt coming back but Beckham, as a player, wasnt at this World... less
Paul Pogba has reportedly opted for therapy over surgery after meeting with a specialist to discu s his knee injury, and may even be back playing in just five weeks Milwaukee... morePaul Pogba has reportedly opted for therapy over surgery after meeting with a specialist to discu s his knee injury, and may even be back playing in just five weeks Milwaukee Bucks T-Shirts .Having left Manchester United to returnto Turin, Pogba was hoping for a fresh start, only to suffera knee injury in the early weeks of his second spell with Juventus.The France midfielder complained of his injury while with Juveon their pre-season tour of the United States, and initial checks led the Italian club to announce he had suffered a lesion Giannis Antetokounmpo Jersey of the lateral meniscus.There were fears the 29-year-old could mi s the rest of the calendar year if he opted for surgery.However, according toGazzetta dello Sport, Pogba consulted withworld-renowned knee surgeon Profe sor Bertrand Sonnery-Cottetin Lyonand it was agreed he would undergotherapy over surgery, meaning he should be back in action in Bob Lanier Jersey approximately five weeks.Pogba was a key part of the France team that lifted... less
Villa came away from a rainsweptGoodisonParkwith a much needed point as the race for a Uefa Cup place JuJu Smith-Schuster Jersey lives on for another week.Everton began stronger... moreVilla came away from a rainsweptGoodisonParkwith a much needed point as the race for a Uefa Cup place JuJu Smith-Schuster Jersey lives on for another week.Everton began stronger but Villa had the only real chance of note in the first half. A clever Ashley Young free-kick beat Tim Howard but came back off the bar.Early in the second half, Yakubu broke free on the left, he pulled a low cro s back which mi sed its target of Johnson only to be met by Phil Nevilles right boot and a wicked deflection off Laursen took it past Carson Len Dawson Jersey into the Villa goal.Villa threw Berger and Harewood on in an all out attacking formation and a Gareth Barry corner was met by the boot of Agbonlahor for 1-1. With 6 minutes remaining Carsley fed Yobo at the back post who volleyed home superbly and seemingly handed Everton 3 points and a Uefa Cup spot. Immediately from the re-start Villas never say die attitude lived again. Barry was given the freedom of Merseyside and he cooly delivered a left foot ball, inch... less
Every year the Champions League group stage is criticised for being dull. That they are merely a proce sion, a prelude to the main event. Only the most hardened football follower... moreEvery year the Champions League group stage is criticised for being dull. That they are merely a proce sion, a prelude to the main event. Only the most hardened football follower can summon any excitement about Basel vs. CFR Cluj or Rangers vs. Bursaspor unle s they actually support the teams involved. Particularly in this country, given the dominance of the Sky Four in Europe, Nick Allegretti Jersey the group stages are regarded as boring. Only twice since 2003/4 have English teams failed to progre s. United in 2005/6 and Liverpool last season.This sense of entitlement to the knock-out stages is in part what has made the group stages so tedious for the English. The feeling is that it is something to get out of the way. Win 1-0 in Ru sia/Turkey/Greece and its job done. No need to go crazy or be exciting. The brilliantly refreshing aspect of Spurs in the Champions League is that qualification has been Deandre Baker Jersey far from a sured, yet they play totally without fear. The entertainment value of... less
Arsenal have recently confirmed the signing Rasmus Ristolainen Men Jersey of a young Portuguese International Amaury Bischoff.Bischoff was born in France but has represented... moreArsenal have recently confirmed the signing Rasmus Ristolainen Men Jersey of a young Portuguese International Amaury Bischoff.Bischoff was born in France but has represented Portugal at under 21 level a common thing in the modern game. Amaury has played at SR Colmar and Strasbourg in France before moving to Werder Bremen in 2005.Bischoff is looking like an ideal replacement for all the midfielders who have left the Gunners in the summer. He can play in the middle and on Jason Pominville Jersey the right of midfield with a proven record of this at Werder Bremen but only at youth level with only one senior appearance to his name. Amaury will wear number 28 for Arsenal and will join the squad after the camp in Austria but was he a good and worthy transfer? Arsene Wenger has already raised questions about his own transfer labelling it as a Seth Griffith Kids Jersey gamble with Bischoff recovering from surgery with a first-team game two or three months away.Post match comments after a pre season friendly... less