Archives for "April, 2008"
James in Cup final fitness race
Portsmouth keeper David James is facing a battle to be fit for the FA Cup final on 17 May against Cardiff City. After 166 consecutive league appearances, the England keeper was missing from the 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers with a calf injury. “I think all calf injuries are quite serious,” said boss Harry Redknapp. [...]
Uhlsport launch the Akkurat series
Today we begin to take stock of a new series of gloves from the glove specialist Uhlsport. Uhlsport have for 2008 introduced the new Akkurat series. The new, very innovative and distinctive Akkurat goalkeeping glove concept will further strengthen the brands’ position in the goalkeeping glove market and complement existing successful concepts like the Cerberus [...]
Sells Sneak Peak Video
I give you a chance to see selected gloves from the new 2008 Sells glove range.
Reusch Duo Pro Bowl product preview Video
A fine new update from Glove specialist Reusch. I give you a product preview video and give you my thoughs on this new glove from Reusch. Palm: Duo Mega Grip latex.Duo Mega Grip latex offers the keeper an additional layer of latex on the inside of the palm which guarantees maximum absorbtion and gives the [...]
The Weekend Round-up
By Danny Wright Chelsea hauled themselves back into the title race in dramatic fashion as they clinched an unlikely 2-1 win over Manchester United. The match wasn’t without controversy mind, as a 86th minute penalty, awarded against Michael Carrick for handball, decided the encounter and put Chelsea level on points with Untied at the [...]
Last chance to get the Sells Contour Roll TGB Edition
After being in our top 10 best selling products for the past 13 weeks the Contour Roll TGB Edition has almost sold out, we are now down to the very last few pairs. We have been offering you the chance to Save £10.00 on this glove, save £5 off the RRP of £34.99 and get a [...]
Gomes in Rumour Mill Frenzy
By Danny Wright PSV Eindhoven goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes cannot keep out of the Fleet Street headlines at present. The goalkeeper has been reportedly linked to Arsenal, according to the Daily Star, who say the coveted keeper is on his way to Arsenal. Reports in the Star’s sister paper the Daily Express are somewhat on the contrary though, [...]
Carlo Agent Fuels Talk
By Danny Wright Chelsea goalkeeper Carlo Cudinici is on his way out of the club, according to The Independent. The newspaper reports that the goalkeeper’s agent has revealed a move away from Stamford Bride is possible. Federico Pastorello said of Cudinici: “The fact is, his contract expires in 2009,” “We give priority to Chelsea as London [...]
The Midweek Review
By Danny Wright Chelsea left Anfield with the upper hand in the Champions League semi-final – thanks to Liverpool’s John Arne Riise. The flame haired Norwegian nodded into his net in injury time to level the game up at 1-1, giving Avram Grant’s men a crucial away goal. Liverpool dominated throughout and the advantage presented [...]
Keeper Cech strikes it rich with new sponsorship deals
Chelsea Keeper Petr Cech has landed one of the biggest sponsorship deals in world football after agreeing a £17.5million, five-year contract with adidas according to today’s Daily Mail new paper. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has become the sportswear company’s No 1 goalkeeping icon and will appear with their other key names in a global advertising campaign [...]
