FA has introduced fourth substitute for the 2016-17 FA Cup competition
As from next season, FA Cup teams will be allowed to use a fourth substitute
during extra time, the Football Association have announced. The 4th substitution
will only apply to teams playing in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Wembley
final. Clubs. Teams who have used their regular three substitutions in normal
time would be able to make an additional replacement should the game go beyond
90 minutes. The scheme was employed in the 2016 Copa America competition which
ended last month.
during extra time, the Football Association have announced. The 4th substitution
will only apply to teams playing in the quarter-finals, semi-finals and Wembley
final. Clubs. Teams who have used their regular three substitutions in normal
time would be able to make an additional replacement should the game go beyond
90 minutes. The scheme was employed in the 2016 Copa America competition which
ended last month.
‘The Emirates FA Cup is renowned for its great
history and tradition but, as the game’s governing body, it is important The FA
continues to look at how it can further add to the drama and spectacle of a
competition loved by millions around the world. With the cup now adopting a
straight knock-out format from the quarter-finals onwards, the introduction of
a fourth substitute in extra time will bring extra intrigue and interest.’ FA chief
executive Martin Glenn stated.
history and tradition but, as the game’s governing body, it is important The FA
continues to look at how it can further add to the drama and spectacle of a
competition loved by millions around the world. With the cup now adopting a
straight knock-out format from the quarter-finals onwards, the introduction of
a fourth substitute in extra time will bring extra intrigue and interest.’ FA chief
executive Martin Glenn stated.
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Why Chelsea are the most hated team in the Premier League
Chelsea have been voted the most hated team in the Premier League.
We are least surprised.
Let’s face it, Chelsea FC are hated. This fact isn’t subject to any form of debate. Ever wondered why people loathe the club so much? The reasons (my point of view) are two and are not far-fetched. From observation, most of their fans are aggressive and loud-mouthed. No apologies!
Chelsea fans are ubiquitous. In a football viewing center consisting of 50 fans, 25 support The Blues, others root for Manchester United, Arsenal and the rest. 15 out of the 25 will shout you down when you say anything against the club, the other 10 only watch and nod in agreement or disagreement. The ones that are active on social media will shut the internet down when they win and maintain pin-drop silence when they lose. Infact they come after supporters of other clubs and remind them of how their manager has failed to produce an epl title over the years. (Whispers Arsenal) or how they walloped them 5-0 several seasons ago. Don’t get me wrong, fans of other club do this too but Chelsea fans take the lead.
The second reason, Jose Mourinho. He revels in conflict. His inflammatory statements and personal attacks on colleagues and (other) football players excite not a few Chelsea fans. Infact, during one of his reigns at the club, he criticized their supporters saying he found their lack of noise (have Chelsea fans ever lacked noise?) frustrating adding that they make it difficult for his players.
Maybe everything will change now that they have a new manager.
Most hated Premier League clubs
1.Chelsea
2. Manchester United
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester City
5. Arsenal
6. Tottenham
7. Stoke City
8. West Ham
9. Sunderland
10. West Brom
11. Crystal Palace
12. Everton
13. Hull City
14. Middlesbrough
15. Swansea City
16. Southampton
17. Watford
18. Burnley
19. Leicester City
2. Manchester United
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester City
5. Arsenal
6. Tottenham
7. Stoke City
8. West Ham
9. Sunderland
10. West Brom
11. Crystal Palace
12. Everton
13. Hull City
14. Middlesbrough
15. Swansea City
16. Southampton
17. Watford
18. Burnley
19. Leicester City
20. Bournemouth
Club-by-club hatred
Arsenal
Most hated by: Tottenham (92% of fans), Chelsea (87%), Stoke (82%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea (90%), Tottenham (86%), Manchester United (83%)
Bournemouth
Most hated by: Watford (47%), Middlesbrough (16%), Southampton (12%)
Mostly hate: Manchester City (70%), Liverpool (65%), Chelsea/Manchester United (61%)
Burnley
Most hated by: Middlesbrough (35%), West Brom (25%), Leicester/Stoke (21%)
Mostly hate: Middlesbrough (64%), Manchester United/Chelsea (60%)
Chelsea
Most hated by: Tottenham (91%), Arsenal (90%), Liverpool (87%)
Mostly hate: Arsenal (87%), Tottenham (85%), Manchester United (82%)
Crystal Palace
Most hated by: Watford (68%), Sunderland (63%), Stoke (41%)
Mostly hate: Manchester United (74%), Chelsea (63%), Liverpool (55%)
Everton
Most hated by: Southampton (66%), Liverpool (65%), West Ham (42%)
Mostly hate: Liverpool (94%), Chelsea (82%), Manchester United (71%)
Hull
Most hated by: Sunderland (59%), Swansea (48%), Burnley (44%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea/Liverpool (79%), Manchester City (62%)
Leicester
Most hated by: Tottenham (25%), Watford (21%), Swansea/Burnley (16%)
Mostly hate: Tottenham (76%), Arsenal (71%), Manchester United (65%)
Liverpool
Most hated by: Everton (94%), Manchester United (93%), Hull (79%)
Mostly hate: Manchester United (93%), Chelsea (87%), Everton (65%)
Manchester City
Most hated by: Manchester United (93%), Chelsea/Bournemouth (70%)
Mostly hate: Manchester United (96%), Chelsea (76%), Liverpool (73%)
Manchester United
Most hated by: Manchester City (96%), Liverpool (93%), Arsenal (83%)
Mostly hate: Liverpool/Manchester City (93%), Chelsea (82%)
Middlesbrough
Most hated by: Burnley (64%), Sunderland (59%), Watford (37%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea/Sunderland (63%), Manchester City (59%)
Southampton
Most hated by: Bournemouth (39%), West Ham (21%), Swansea (20%)
Mostly hate: Liverpool (71%), Everton/Tottenham (66%)
Stoke
Most hated by: Swansea (56%), West Brom (55%), Arsenal (54%),
Mostly hate: Arsenal (82%), Liverpool (71%), Manchester United/West Brom (68%)
Sunderland
Most hated by: Middlesbrough (63%), Swansea (52%), Crystal Palace (43%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea/Crystal Palace (63%), Hull/Middlesbrough (59%)
Swansea
Most hated by: Stoke (47%), Sunderland (18%), Burnley (16%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea (76%), Manchester United (60%), Manchester City/Stoke (56%)
Tottenham
Most hated by: Arsenal (86%), Chelsea (85%), Leicester (76%)
Mostly hate: Arsenal (92%), Chelsea (91%), Manchester United (64%)
Watford
Most hated by: Leicester (31%), Crystal Palace (27%), Bournemouth (26%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea/Crystal Palace (68%), Manchester City/United (58%)
West Brom
Most hated by: Stoke (68%), Crystal Palace (45%), Sunderland (44%)
Mostly hate: Manchester United (60%), Chelsea/Stoke (55%)
West Ham
Most hated by: Tottenham (63%), Crystal Palace (52%), Chelsea (48%)
Mostly hate: Chelsea (78%), Tottenham (74%), Manchester United (59%)
RIO 2016 : Mikel Obi named captain of Team Nigeria
Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel
Obi has been named captain of Team Nigeria for the forthcoming 2016 Olympic
Games in Rio de Janeiro scheduled to hold from August 5 to 21. He will be assisted
by table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike.
Obi has been named captain of Team Nigeria for the forthcoming 2016 Olympic
Games in Rio de Janeiro scheduled to hold from August 5 to 21. He will be assisted
by table tennis star, Funke Oshonaike.
The duo were chosen due to
‘their consistency, patriotism and dedication to national assignments.’
‘their consistency, patriotism and dedication to national assignments.’
“Mikel
is a young, patriotic footballer of international status and we believe he will
be a role model to the upcoming athletes while Funke Oshonaike is experienced
and is one of the oldest athletes in the team. We believe that their combined
efforts will bring goodwill to Team Nigeria and project the county’s image
positively to the world.” The Sports ministry said in a statement.
is a young, patriotic footballer of international status and we believe he will
be a role model to the upcoming athletes while Funke Oshonaike is experienced
and is one of the oldest athletes in the team. We believe that their combined
efforts will bring goodwill to Team Nigeria and project the county’s image
positively to the world.” The Sports ministry said in a statement.
Inside Lionel Messi's new restaurant
To start with, Lionel Messi has a blonde new hairstyle….and the world keeps wondering what is going on in his life.
To the main news.
Remember the Lionel Messi restaurant, the Bellavista del Jardin del Norte i talked about here? It is now open for business. And we managed to get sneak peek pictures from theSun.co.uk
Man City's new away kit is all shades of cool.
Mixed reactions have continued to trail Manchester City’s new away kit but i think it is cool. see what the club had to say about it on its website, mancity.com.
Inspired by the iconic red and black striped away kit of the 1960s, both colours return to City’s change strip for the first time since the unforgettable 2011/12 title winning season.
Flying Eagles fail to qualify for AYC
For the first time since 2003, The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will not be in the FIFA U-20 World Cup. An own goal by Victor Osimhen denied Nigeria qualification for the Africa Youth Championships scheduled to hold in Zambia in 2017.
Although they won on the first leg in Khartoum 2-1 two weeks ago, they were defeated 4-3 by 10-man Sudan Goals by Samuel Chukwueze and Femi Bamgboye couldn’t help them secure the ticket.
We didn’t ask athletes to buy their tickets to Rio – Sports Minister
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung has debunked reports that the Ministry has asked foreign based athletes going to the Olympic Games in Rio to buy their own air tickets.
In a statement released today, Dalung revealed that the Director, High Performance Angie Taylor has been saddled with the responsibility of arranging for the flights and movement of the foreign based athletes to and from Rio.
“We did not write any mail asking athletes to pay their way to Rio. As the overseers of sports in the country, it is our duty to take care of all our athletes. The letter did not come from us and we will investigate the writer of that letter. It does not represent our stand concerning the movement of athletes to Rio and the writer or anybody asking athletes to buy their tickets to Rio will be investigated. We ask Nigerians and athletes in particular to disregard the mail,” he said.
David Moyes named Sunderland coach
Madeira Int. Airport to be to be named after Cristiano Ronaldo
The Government of Madeira have decided to name the main airport of the Island after soccer giant, Cristiano Ronaldo. The announcement was made today by Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Regional Government of Madeira.
The 55 year old politician added that the decision is an acknowledgement to the services and high profile the Real Madrid player has brought to the region.
The move to name the airport (formerly known as Santa Catarina Airport) as the ‘Cristiano Ronaldo Airport’ was formalized after a meeting held on Thursday during a council meeting of the local Government.