Eric Dier's sensational headed goal last night in England's 2-1 victory over Australia in a pre-Euros friendly was lauded by manager Roy Hodgson as possibly the finest under his tenure:
"I thought it was really superb, the way he got down so quickly to plant the ball between the keeper's legs, his reading of the game - remember he'd only been on for a minute: it's certainly one of the most effective substitutions I've made in my career."
The England boss went on to lambast critics for "nitpicking" after several commenters on social media pointed out that Dier's goal was in fact an own-goal.
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Saturday 28 May 2016
Monday 16 May 2016
World continues to laugh at Tottenham
Spurs have cancelled their pre-season trip to Australia at the end of July after receiving a more lucrative offer to appear at a Las Vegas theatre.
A spokesman for the Terry Fator Theatre told Footballs Today they have been inundated with requests to sign up the Tottenham squad after they hilariously failed to secure second place in the Premiership, resulting in their finishing beneath local rivals Arsenal for the 21st consecutive season. The phenomenon is celebrated by Gunners fans each year on St Totteringham's Day: the point at which Tottenham can no longer finish above Arsenal.
Tottenham needed only one point to secure the runners-up spot at already-relegated Newcastle Utd, but in scenes reminiscent of the legendary Keystone Cops somehow managed to ship five goals despite the Magpies going down to ten men after Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off.
"Tottenham Hotspur FC have demonstrated a deep love and respect for the slapstick genre; we feel they are a natural fit for our matinee performances popular with pre-school audiences. We are currently negotiating a fee with the club for the inclusion of custard pies in their act, and possibly the odd rake they could step on."
A spokesman for the Terry Fator Theatre told Footballs Today they have been inundated with requests to sign up the Tottenham squad after they hilariously failed to secure second place in the Premiership, resulting in their finishing beneath local rivals Arsenal for the 21st consecutive season. The phenomenon is celebrated by Gunners fans each year on St Totteringham's Day: the point at which Tottenham can no longer finish above Arsenal.
Tottenham needed only one point to secure the runners-up spot at already-relegated Newcastle Utd, but in scenes reminiscent of the legendary Keystone Cops somehow managed to ship five goals despite the Magpies going down to ten men after Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off.
"Tottenham Hotspur FC have demonstrated a deep love and respect for the slapstick genre; we feel they are a natural fit for our matinee performances popular with pre-school audiences. We are currently negotiating a fee with the club for the inclusion of custard pies in their act, and possibly the odd rake they could step on."
Wednesday 4 May 2016
Chelsea players' conduct in the spotlight as world laughs at Spurs
The fallout from the ill-tempered match on Monday between Chelsea and Tottenham continues.
The 2-2 draw, which ended Tottenham's title challenge, saw referee Mark Clattenburg dish out a record 19 yellow cards to Tottenham, including their physio, coach driver and former club legend Steve Perryman.
Clattenburg has been criticised for failing to send off a number of Tottenham players, some of whom are almost certain to receive retroactive bans.
Chelsea players have also been criticised for their incendiary behaviour, with many Twitter users angry at Cesc Fabregas in particular for feigning death during half an hour before a coroner pronounced him alive.
However, many Chelsea supporters have voiced approval of their team's spirited fightback from 2-0 down. Fan club spokesman Raymond Cist said it "brought a tear to my eye to see our players throwing tantrums and haranguing the ref like in the good old days of Mourinho."
The 2-2 draw, which ended Tottenham's title challenge, saw referee Mark Clattenburg dish out a record 19 yellow cards to Tottenham, including their physio, coach driver and former club legend Steve Perryman.
Clattenburg has been criticised for failing to send off a number of Tottenham players, some of whom are almost certain to receive retroactive bans.
Chelsea players have also been criticised for their incendiary behaviour, with many Twitter users angry at Cesc Fabregas in particular for feigning death during half an hour before a coroner pronounced him alive.
However, many Chelsea supporters have voiced approval of their team's spirited fightback from 2-0 down. Fan club spokesman Raymond Cist said it "brought a tear to my eye to see our players throwing tantrums and haranguing the ref like in the good old days of Mourinho."
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