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David Sullivan e David Gold hanno rilevato la metà delle quote sociali del West Ham ed hanno contrattualizzato anche un’ opzione per il subentro nella restante parte. La coppia, la quale vanta una precedente esperienza al Birmingham City, si è subito premurata di confermare Zola sulla panchina del club. Pertanto, l’ opzione dell’ italiano Massimo Cellino quale proprietario dei “martelli” è definitivamente sfumata.Il duo ha reso pubblici intendimenti ambiziosi dicendo di volere portare gli “Hammers” ( tifosi in foto ) in “Champions’ League”. Un nuovo allarme deficit, comunque, sta trovando vasta eco sulle pagine dei giornali e negli ambienti finanziari. Il Man U avrebbe un’esposizione di ben 700 milioni di sterline, nonostante gli 80 milioni incassati per la cessione di C. Ronaldo al Real Madrid. Ora il contestatissimo proprietario Glazer pare abbia chiesto anche a staff tecnico e giocatori di contribuire al ripianamento dell’ incredibile “rosso di bilancio” acquistando obbligazioni della società che potrebbero essere immesse a breve sul mercato per un valore di 500 milioni di pounds. La “Greater Manchester Police”, intanto, ha messo in campo un massiccio schieramento di forze per prevenire incidenti in occasione del derby di “Carling Cup” tra i “Citizens” ed i “Red Devils” nel cui settore ospiti sono state accese alcune torce ad inizio gara. Sul campo ha avuto la meglio la squadra di Mancini che è stata capace di rimontare l’iniziale svantaggio. In “FA Cup” il Cardiff City si è imposto nel sentitissimo “replay” con il Bristol City mentre nella Coppa di Scozia i Rangers ed i Celtic hanno passato il turno a spese di Hamilton e Morton.
Man City 2 – 1 Man Utd
By Phil McNulty
Chief football writer at Eastlands |
Carlos Tevez tormented former club Manchester United as Manchester City came from behind to take a slender advantage in the Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Eastlands.
Tevez – who crossed the city in the summer in acrimonious circumstances – silenced the taunts of Manchester United’s fans by scoring either side of the interval to leave Robert Mancini’s side dreaming of their first major Wembley final in 29 years.United looked on their way to securing a result that would put them in pole position for next week’s second leg at Old Trafford when Ryan Giggs slid them into an early lead from close range.But City were back in the game when Tevez equalised in controversial fashion three minutes before half-time. Rafael clearly fouled Craig Bellamy outside the area, but referee Mike Dean waited until the pair were inside the box before pointing to the spot.Tevez lashed home the penalty and gave his former club further aggravation when he headed home from six yards after 65 minutes and celebrated near the technical area, yards from the man who declined to sign him Sir Alex Ferguson, as Eastlands went wild.City then had to survive frenetic closing stages, during which time the brilliant Shay Given saved from Wayne Rooney on three occasions and substitute Michael Owen had a shot smuggled off the line by City’s Nedum Onuoha.City boss Mancini punched the air in delight at the final whistle, but this semi-final remains delicately balanced – with both sides harbouring serious hopes of reaching Wembley.But the night belonged to Tevez, such a bone of contention between Manchester’s football community, and he was given a hero’s reception when he was replaced in the closing stages.Now the scene switches to Old Trafford on 27 January, and City will be be looking to Tevez to inspire them once more at the Theatre of Dreams.Ferguson, no doubt unwilling to give his neighbours any encouragement, fielded a stronger side than has been his custom in the Carling Cup – and for the first 30 minutes they controlled affairs with ease.The Eastlands atmosphere, already at fever pitch, was stoked even further as members of City’s legendary 1969/70 team were introduced and the stadium was plunged into darkness as a “Blue Moon” was shone on to the stands.For some time this was as good as it got for City, as United’s extra men in midfield exerted their superiority and their opponents appeared stifled by the importance of the occasion.And Giggs gave United tangible reward for that supremacy when he put them ahead after 17 minutes. He had the simplest of tasks to score after Given could only block Rooney’s shot from Antonio Valencia’s right-wing cross.Tevez, predictably, was not being warmly received by the fans who used to idolise him when he was at Old Trafford, but he wasted the perfect opportunity to silence his tormentors when he headed wide when unmarked only eight yards out.The Eastlands crowd had been unimpressed with City’s timid early approach, but they came to life as half-time approached and drew level three minutes before the interval.Bellamy escaped from Rafael and was tugged back the United defender outside the area – but when the tangle continued inside the box referee Dean pointed to the spot.United were furious, but Tevez remained calm amid the mayhem to convert the spot-kick with venom in front of the visiting supporters, much to his obvious delight.Giggs almost got his second as the hour approached, but Given was alive to the danger and blocked his header at the near post as he closed in on Rooney’s cross.Tevez punished United again after 65 minutes, heading past Edwin van der Sar from close range after Vincent Kompany hooked Pablo Zabaleta’s header into the six-yard box.And United were grateful to Van der Sar as City looked to extend their lead, saving well from Shaun Wright-Phillips after good work by Bellamy.This was the signal for Ferguson to make a change as he introduced Owen for Anderson with 18 minutes left.And he also made a decisive contribution when he played in Rooney inside the area. Given raced out to make a vital block and City substitute Nedum Onuoha was on the line to clear when Owen returned the rebound.Rooney, as ever, was providing United’s inspiration and he was denied again by Given when his rising drive was turned over the top by the keeper.As five minutes of stoppage time was signalled, Given was still able to frustrate Rooney once more to ensure City preserved their precious lead.
( BBC Football )
SCOZIA: FA Cup | |||||||
20:45 | Posticipata | Livingston | – | Dundee FC | |||
20:45 | Finale | Morton | 0 – 1 | Celtic | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Posticipata | Raith | – | Airdrie | |||
20:45 | Dopo Sup. | Rangers | 2 – 0 (0 – 0) |
Hamilton | (0 – 0) |
Let Manchester shine
Greater Manchester Police is preparing for the derby match between Manchester City and Manchester United on Tuesday 19 January 2010.
The first leg of the Carling Cup tie will take place at the City of Manchester Stadium and the Force has been planning for several weeks to ensure the fixture is a safe and enjoyable occasion for the tens of thousands of fans expected to watch the game at the stadium and in pubs across Greater Manchester
. A key part of GMP’s operation is to deter the minority of people who go to the game to cause trouble, and respond to any incidents of disorder or anti-social behaviour quickly and efficiently. Officers will be positioned around the ground interact with fans attending at the stadium and there will also be a significant police presence in the city centre, with officers visiting pubs where the match is being shown live on TV.With tens of thousands of fans expected both at the stadium and at pubs across Greater Manchester, traffic delays are unavoidable and while GMP will be working hard to minimise disruption and ensure traffic flow, fans are advised to give themselves plenty of time to make their way to the ground. Assistant Chief Constable Ian Hopkins, Gold commander for the fixture, said: “The derby is always highly anticipated by both sets of fans and our aim is to help make the occasion a safe and enjoyable one. “This particular game is not only a Manchester derby, but the semi-final of the Carling Cup, meaning that no matter what, there will be a representative of Manchester at Wembley for the final. “As one of the host cities for the 2018 World Cup bid, this truly is a great day for Manchester to shine and we would ask that fans play their part by behaving sensibly and do the city proud.”Yes there is going to be banter between the fans, but it’s when that banter turns into aggressive and violent behaviour that the city of Manchester will suffer. “I would like to stress that although the rivalry has always been there between the fans, previous derby matches have passed off largely peacefully and without major incident.”Of the tens of thousands of fans who will be watching the game both at the ground and in licensed premises, it is only a small minority who cause trouble and try and spoil it for everyone, and we will not hesitate to make arrests of troublemakers.“”Greater Manchester Police is very experienced at policing football matches and this game will be no exception. We will have the appropriate number of officers and resources within the ground and the surrounding areas to both deal with any incidents and offer reassurance to the public.”
David Sullivan and David Gold complete takeover of West Ham United
• New owners confirm Gianfranco Zola will stay as manager
• Champions League and move to Olympic Stadium on agenda
- guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 19 January 2010 09.29 GMT
David Sullivan and David Gold have completed their takeover of West Ham United, buying 50% of the club with an option to acquire the remaining 50%. They will have operational and commercial control of the club with immediate effect. The duo, who sold Birmingham City to Carson Yeung this season, said Gianfranco Zola will definitely stay on as the club’s manager.“We will spell out the book we are taking over,” Sullivan said on BBC 5 Live. “The imbalance in the squad and the crazy wages the Icelandics were paying that brought the club to its knees.”Sullivan confirmed that Karren Brady, who was managing director at Birmingham, will become vice-chairman at Upton Park. He told Sky Sports that the club was in a “serious mess”. “I don’t think we would have bought West Ham if we weren’t fans. It is a serious mess there but we are West Ham fans and it is nice to see that we beat off two foreign investors.”Zola is absolutely staying. I can say that categorically. West Ham United need stability after all the recent upheavals. We appointed four managers and parted company with two at Birmingham in 16 years. We believe in our managers and give them the time and support they need,” he added, revealing that he wants to take West Ham into the Champions League in the next decade. “We have a seven-year plan to get them into the Champions League.”We are deeply and passionately involved in West Ham. It is where I have wanted to be for 20 years. We have done [what we have done] in a way that is good for Birmingham and we have got the club we wanted. Over the next seven years we will spend a lot of money.”Sullivan said part of their plan for the future of West Ham is to move from Upton Park to the Olympic Stadium. “It is the natural home for West Ham,” he said.Sullivan and Gold became the favourites to buy the east London club after their rival Tony Fernandes, chief executive of AirAsia and team principal of the new Lotus F1 team, pulled out of the race.Sullivan added: “West Ham is a bigger club than Birmingham with bigger aspirations and I appreciate that we have to achieve a lot more. It will be an immense privilege to lead this great football club and more importantly its supporters. Our first priority has to be securing the Premier League status of West Ham. I believe the players at this club have shown great commitment in trying circumstances and the new board and I will get behind them in every way we can.”
Report: Glazers ask players to help ease Manchester United’s debt
INGHILTERRA: Championship | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Blackpool | 1 – 2 | Sheffield Wed | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Posticipata | Doncaster | – | Leicester |
INGHILTERRA: League One | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Charlton | 2 – 1 | Hartlepool | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Huddersfield | 0 – 0 | Bristol Rovers | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Leyton | 2 – 0 | Yeovil | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Stockport | 0 – 1 | Swindon | (0 – 0) |
INGHILTERRA: League Two | |||||||
20:45 | Accrington | – | Macclesfield | ||||
20:45 | Finale | Aldershot | 1 – 1 | Rochdale | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Bury | 2 – 1 | Bradford | (2 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Hereford | 1 – 1 | Crewe | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Port Vale | 3 – 1 | Burton | (2 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Rotherham | 1 – 2 | Darlington | (0 – 0) |
INGHILTERRA: Blue Square Premier | |||||||
20:45 | Posticipata | Barrow | – | Wrexham | |||
20:45 | Finale | Chester | 0 – 1 | Salisbury | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Posticipata | Eastbourne | – | Stevenage | |||
20:45 | Finale | Ebbsfleet | 1 – 2 | Kettering | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Posticipata | Forest Green | – | Crawley | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Histon | – | Rushden | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Kettering | – | Cambridge Utd | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Kidderminster | – | Ebbsfleet | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Mansfield | – | Altrincham | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Tamworth | – | Gateshead | |||
20:45 | Posticipata | Wimbledon | – | Grays |
INGHILTERRA: Blue Square North | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Fleetwood | 2 – 0 | Farsley | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Harrogate | 3 – 1 | Hinckley Utd | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Northwich | 5 – 1 | Blyth | (2 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Redditch | 1 – 2 | Eastwood | (1 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Solihull | 1 – 1 | Alfreton | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Stafford | 2 – 0 | Telford | (0 – 0) |
INGHILTERRA: Blue Square South | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Basingstoke | 2 – 3 | Bromley | (1 – 2) | ||
20:45 | Posticipata | Weymouth | – | Staines Town |
INGHILTERRA: FA Cup | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Accrington | 1 – 0 | Gillingham | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Brentford | 0 – 1 | Doncaster | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Cardiff | 1 – 0 | Bristol City | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Notts County | 2 – 1 | Forest Green | (0 – 0) |
INGHILTERRA: FA Trophy | |||||||
20:45 | Finale | Cambridge Utd | 2 – 2 | Eastbourne | (1 – 2) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Gainsborough | 0 – 0 | Tamworth | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Gateshead | 1 – 0 | Chippenham | (0 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Kidderminster | 3 – 2 | Lewes | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Maidenhead | 0 – 1 | Barrow | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Maidstone Utd | 0 – 3 | Histon | (0 – 1) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Oxford Utd | 1 – 0 | Woking | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Stevenage | 6 – 0 | Vauxhall | (2 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Wimbledon | 3 – 1 | Altrincham | (1 – 0) | ||
20:45 | Finale | Workington | 2 – 1 | Rushden | (1 – 0) |
INGHILTERRA: Carling Cup | |||||||
21:00 | Finale | Manchester City | 2 – 1 | Manchester Utd | (1 – 1) |