JM poised for England job

FIFA Players Association understands JM will meet with the Football Association on Monday ahead of agreeing a contract as the new England manager.

The FA revealed on Sunday evening that it had been granted permission by Manchester United Football Club to hold talks with their boss JM.

England are currently without a permanent manager after Fabio Capello's departure in February, with Stuart Pearce placed in temporary charge ahead of Euro 2012.

It was widely believed Tottenham's Harry Redknapp was the favourite to be named as Capello's successor, but, it now appears JM is the FA's first-choice candidate due to his international experience.

The Manchester United Manager, who has managed the likes of Brazil, Argentina and France in the past, could be confirmed as the new England manager as early as within the next 24 hours.

A contract that will take him through to only one Euro Cup is likely to be in the offing, with JM's current terms at Manchester United seen as the only stumbling block. It is presumed this is only a summer gig and JM will return to United at the end of the summer.

King Ibrahimovic does it again to break Chelsea hearts

This was supposed to be Chelsea's night. The stage was set. Wembley stadium. A packed house. A sea of Blue in the stands.

But what stood between them and the trophy was a big Swedish man by the name of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

The opening half was a cagey affair, with both sides creating limited chances, until Ibrahimovic steeped up, beating two defenders with sheer strength and knocking the ball in the back of the net with all his power.

What was the follow was typical Italian resilance and dominance. A Sturridge miss late in the first half was about the closest they came to an equaliser and before they realised it the dream was over.

Milan lift the trophy today after a brilliant campaign. Although Chelsea should hold their heads high - nobody, including us here at the FPA believed they would advance to this point in the tournament. Credit must go to SB and his coaching staff.

 Milan celebrate the Champions League Victory

Man City win EPL title...

Manchester City today proved money can buy a premiership when they became the Barclays English Premier League Champions.

A resilient Liverpool and Chelsea refused to go away, and despite both winning their final games of the season, Chelsea doing so emphatically against Blackburn 6-0, it wasn't enough as Man City held their nerve and lifted the trophy.

Arsenal rounded out the Top 4, as Manchester United finished the season a miserable 5th - and now the pressure increases for JM to prove his worth in the early rounds of next season.

Man United Wayne Rooney had to share the Golden Boot with Chelsea's Didier Drogba, after Drogba knocked in all 6 against a horrible Blackburn side in the final round.

Chelsea so close to the big double

English Premier League giants Chelsea are one game away from claiming their first Champions League title ever when they meet AC Milan in Wembley this week.

After eliminating the two favourites of the competition, Real Madrid and the Barcelona, Chelsea head into the big game slight favourites over AC Milan, who themselves have claimed big scalps in Manchester United and Bayern Munich in recent weeks.

Added to their accomplishments in the Champions League, Chelsea also sit precariously in the top three of the English Premier league, with a genuine fight for the title developing between Manchester City, Liverpool and the Blues since almost half way through the season. With 2 games remaining, anything can happen and the title is certainly up for grabs.

 SB celebrates with his boys

No one was available for comment from the club today, however insiders have revealed Chelsea boss SB is both nervous and excited about the possibility of winning his first UCL and League title since his glory days at Barcelona.
Back then though he had the greatest team on the planet - this time round he has taken an average team and achieved great success no matter what the results are in the coming days.

But in saying that - no one remembers who comes second. 

A big goal from a big player...Drogba wins it for Chelsea against Barca

Torres on the outer at Chelsea

The future of England's most expensive transfer in history could be in doubt once more as Chelsea's Fernando Torres finds himself completely on the outer with current man in charge SB.

SB has gone with his preferred option of Drogba upfront in all of their big games this season - leaving Torres for minor cameo appearances at the back end of games, if even that.

However a Chelsea spokesperson for SB said Torres is not on the outer at all - rather he has been strategically rested and will once again find himself in their line up in the near future. However this is up to the boss.

With a huge clash against Barcelona looming - many are once again tipping Torres to keep the bench warm as Drogba does what he's been doing all year - using his big black donga to knock in the goals.

JM hints at return to Madrid likely

Following a disappointing first campaign with EPL giants Manchester United, JM hined in a recent interview that a return to Real Madrid could be likely in the near future.

"One day perhaps - but I have a job at this great club of Manchester and I am very happy." JM spoke at an Old Trafford media conference.

"I also plan to coach in Italy one day - My goal is to win the league in every major league before my career is complete - I beleive this is acheiveable."

"But for now, of course I have a job and I intend to do all I can to make sure we are best prepared to finsh this season strong and ensure we start well on our next campaign."

It may also be a busy off season for JM with rumours he intends to take control of a big name International team in the up-coming Euro 2012 tournament.

However he was quick to hose down those rumours.
"I will not comment on that at this stage."

JM Apologises to Fans and Officials

After a bitter - yet passionate display of emotions shown towards the end of the Manchester United - AC Milan UCL match, JM has publicly apologised for "losing his cool"at officials and his competitors.

In a statement issued by the Manchester United Football Club, JM  expressed great regret in his reaction to several decisions made by the referee including the penalty awarded to Milan in the 1st half - which was not converted, and several penalty claims not going the way of his Red Devils.

In a game United seemed to have in their pocket with 20 minutes remaining - turned into a nightmare as Milan's big dick striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck the fatal blow before Milan added a third several minutes later.

"It is disappointing that my emotions once again got the better of me - I wanted to start fresh at United and unfortunately my anger has once again shown its ugly face. I wish to apologise to our fans for my reaction and to the officials who I cannot blame for this loss."

"I am a passionate man and wish to bring great success to the Football Club - I am confident we can build on our achievements this seasons and go several steps better next year in all competitions."

Chelsea Advance, Man U Exit

In a crazy night of Champions League football, Chelsea made progression into the semi-finals look easy as they disposed of a somewhat lifeless Real Madrid side in both home and away legs.
It was a night which also saw Italian giants AC Milan knock out Manchester United in controversial circumstances.

Chelsea boss SB was clearly delighted with his team after the game and now faces the almost impossible task of his taking on former side Barcelona over 2 legs to earn a spot in the final at Wembley.

Tonight also saw the ugly side of JM once again as he lashed out at officials and competitors as his side were bumbled out by a somewhat better side over the two legs. JM didn't wish to front the media after the game and made a quick exit before retreating to a waiting vehicle outside the grounds.

 Ibrahimovic- simply unstoppable - (and inset photo) Chelsea celebrate Drogba's big goal against Real

Champions League QF draw revealed

The draw has been revealed for the QF of Champions League - with Englands big two - Chelsea and Manchester United drawn to face tough opposition should they expect to advance to the Semi-Finals.

Chelsea, perhaps drawing the shortest straw when then received Real Madrid as their opponents. A truly difficult task against the spanish dynamos. Chelsea boss SB could only manage a wry smile but no comment as he witnessed the draw announcement for his Chelsea Blues.

Manchester United, will know whats ahead of them when they face AC Milan over two legs - having played them already twice this season in the group stages of the competition.

"This is very winnable - we will know what the expect." JM said after the draw was annouced.

Is the League out of reach for Blues?

After 31 games played for the season, Manchester City now lead their nearest rivals Liverpool by 3 points and Chelsea by 4, but if this weekend was any indication, the championship is far from decided.

However, Chelsea last night missed the perfect opportunity to claw back within 1 point of City as they succummbed to a maserclass performance by Aston Villa, who clearly parked the bus all game and hit Chelsea on the counter to perfect effect. Villa in the end embarassed the Blues 3-0 in a major upset.

"We have lost this game everytime - everytime we have the opportunity to catch the leaders we drop points." SB spoke after the game.

"I said it before the game and here I am saying it again - you might as well give it to Man City now - call it - time of death."

A very negative SB showed his frustrations after the heavy defeat. But all is not lost - with City a tough run home, anything is still possible.

Rounding out the top 4 is Arsenal, who again take 4th spot over from Manchester United, who went down to a determined Blackburn over the weekend.

Can Man United come good under boss JM, after promising the fans a Top 2 finish thats looking dangerously more and more difficult week to week.

"I still believe we will finish Top 2." JM said on the Man United Website.
"We still have to play some big games as do our main rivals. It has been a disappointing year - but if we can still finish Top 2 and win our ultimate goal of Champions League - then this season is still a success."

Champions League Glory is what JM ultimately craves - having come so close last season when in charge of spanish giants Real Madrid.

 Mine - Chlesea three Luiz, Terry and Torres butt heads against Villa