The Busby Babe: FanShots

'What constitutes being good in the air?'

2012-02-04T23:48:30Z

'What constitutes being good in the air?'

The always fantastic Zonal Marking examines what makes a player good in the air. He identifies three main physical and technical traits: height, jumping ability, and good heading technique. This can be somewhat related to the Chelsea crossing piece below this post.

Rio speaks out on Anton, anti-racism progress, and John Terry

2012-02-04T20:54:33Z

Rio speaks out on Anton, anti-racism progress, and John Terry

Speaking to the BBC's Football Focus, Rio Ferdinand shares his thoughts on a number of sensitive issues.

Zekki Fryers denies turning down contract offer

2012-02-04T03:00:35Z

Zekki Fryers denies turning down contract offer

Previosuly, we brought you news of reports that promising defender Ezekiel Fryers had turned down a new contract. The young lad took to Twitter to deny these reports. He is out of contract in the summer, and Spurs, among other clubs are rumoured to be interested

Terry ruled out of Sunday's league match at Stamford bridge

2012-02-03T13:39:14Z

Terry ruled out of Sunday's league match at Stamford bridge

How much more can a man write about John Terry in one day. To be fair, i'd rather be me than him right now. He hasn't had a great day has he. The now former England captain has been ruled out of Sunday's league match against us. So, out goes the window the whole will they or won't they, regarding the hyped up Rio/Terry Handshake. Obviously, we won't have the chance to see if they would. Or would not....
This is a massive boost for our chances. I guess their CB partnership will now be Cahill and Luiz.

FA set to strip Terry of England captaincy

2012-02-03T08:52:40Z

FA set to strip Terry of England captaincy

Ahead of our clash with Chelsea on Sunday, BBC Sport understands that John Terry is set to be stripped of the England captaincy. FA Chairman David Bernstain spoke to the other board members, and it is thought that they are set to speak with Fabio Cappello about the situation today, and it could become official by the weekend.
To say I agree with this action, would be an understatment to say the least

Update: The FA are refusing to comment on these reports.

Anders Lindegaard expected to be out for four weeks?

2012-02-02T12:31:27Z

Anders Lindegaard expected to be out for four weeks?

I hesitate to report this ourselves since there are no direct quotes providing a time frame to Anders' injury. However, this linked report by ESPN Soccernet suggests that the Dane may be out for four weeks due an injury suffered in training on Monday. I'm anticipating that Sir Alex Ferguson's weekly press conference on Friday will provide some insight into this and we'll be sure to have that covered.

Valencia ditches agent

2012-02-01T20:58:09Z

Valencia ditches agent

I know this is not a massive story. But this is so refreshing. Antonio Valencia is so content with life at the club, felt that he no longer needed his agent. If only there were more players who didn't live life in the pockets of those who "represent" them.

Police to look at fan gesture

2012-01-28T17:08:55Z

Police to look at fan gesture

Today seemed to pass without incident. It was tightly contested match, and there were a couple of "spicy" tackles in there. However a picture captured on TV shows a fan making a "monkey gesture" and Merseyside Police have confirmed they will investigate.
There is always one (Bangs head on table)