Archive | September 2014
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Sakho grateful for Drogba’s help
Sakho has no case to answer
Diafra Sakho will not face retrospective punishment from the FA after allegedly headbutting Luke Shaw. The Manchester United left back was left with a black eye after an off the ball incident but, after reviewing video footage, the offence wasn’t deemed serious enough to warrant a red card had the referee seen it at the time. Manchester United refused to comment on the incident publicly but Shaw was seen arguing with a linesman and complained about the incident in a post match interview.
Maiga’s misery continues
It looks like Modibo Maiga misery is continuing as he was an unused substitute for Ligue 1 team FC Metz who enjoyed a 3-0 home victory over Reims without his services over the weekend. Maiga has made just two appearances for the French side since joining but has failed to make a break through and hold down a permanent position in the first team.
Kevin Nolan was onside
We all thought Kevin Nolan had equalised in the 89th minute at Old Trafford in dramatic fashion and I found myself celebrating the goal that never was along side 2,500 Hammer fans much to the amusement of the Manchester United fans pointing to the linesman flag.