04/19/24
June 29, 2002
Anelka takes a potshot at Houllier.: Anelka blames Houllier for not signing him on permanently at Liverpool. Can't say I blame Anelka. He did a great job on the field for the Reds (my team!) and seemed to behave himself off the field as well (his reputation notwithstanding). But Houllier has signed Diouf of Senegal to take Anelka's spot.
And Anelka is off to Manchester City, who dominated the First Division on their way back to the Premier League. This is great for two reasons. First, it'll keep a talented striker in the EPL. Second, it'll really strengthen Manchester City, who are now coached by Kevin Keegan. I'll be rooting for them when they revive the Manchester derby with United. Go City!
posted by worldcup2002 to soccer at 02:48 PM - 5 comments
Anelka has screwed over every manager he's worked with since arriving at Arsenal. I suspect that Houllier's heart didn't need the additional strain of dealing with that particular prima-donna's contractual demands.
posted by etagloh at 07:57 PM on June 29, 2002
No, squealy. Man City to beat Man U. Do the double!
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:45 PM on June 29, 2002
Believe me worldcup2002 nothing would make me happier, other than a Birmingham City double over the V***a.
posted by squealy at 03:45 AM on June 30, 2002
Wow, with Man City, Birmingham and WBA back in the Premier it's almost like the late 80s, early 90s, no? All we need now is Wolves, Watford and Forest. Yeah, baby, yeah!
posted by worldcup2002 at 11:52 PM on June 30, 2002
"It bothers him (Houllier) to have someone around who stands up to him," said Anelka Good luck King Kev. You'll need it. Man City to go down anyone?