BECKHAM BACKS REDKNAPP

Published February 23, 2012 / by admin

Former Manchester United star David Beckham has said that Harry Redknapp would make a great manager for England following the wake of Fabio Capello’s resignation as the England manager. Fabio Capello decided to step down from his post as the England manager after suffering serious breakdown in relationship with the English football Association over the goal of the captain’s armband from Chelsea captain John Terry. The surprise resignation of Fabio Capello has brought a major hindrance towards the preparations for the Euro 2012 in the summer. The English football Association has revealed that it is working towards appointing a manager in place of Fabio Capello as soon as possible.

Harry Redknapp is one of the favourites to take over from Fabio Capello. The current Tottenham manager has been doing a great job for the North London club over the past few years. He has not only been able to guide Tottenham to a Champions League position, but has also guided them to the quarter-finals of the Champions League and also to a position where they can challenge for the title. Tottenham can be considered as outsiders for the Premier league title this season, as there are only a few points away from leaders Manchester City.

“Harry’s a great man, great manager. His man management is incredible. I know players, obviously, who have played under him. I’ve trained under him. He’s not just a great manager but he’s a great person as well. I’ve been working with Fabio for quite a few years. It’s sad, obviously that he stepped at a critical stage for England,” Beckham told reporters. Former England captain David Beckham played under Fabio Capello at Real Madrid and also at international level, although they both did not get along well in both levels of their careers.

BECKHAM PLANS MLS RETURN

Published January 23, 2012 / by admin

David Beckham is thought to be open to a return to MLS side LA Galaxy, but his return to the American club has been delayed due to contract talks. David Beckham was extremely close to signing for French club PSG, but decided to pull out at the last minute due to some intricate details.

It is thought that David Beckham has offered up to £ 18 million for 18 months with the French club, but family seems to have played a major role in the former Manchester United player deciding not to move to the French League.

David Beckham has always maintained that family comes first at this point in his career. Hence, it has been accepted that the former England international will be returning to LA Galaxy after signing a new contract, but he is yet to complete his return. There have been a few problems in terms of the negotiations, which seems to have prevented Beckham from announcing his return to LA Galaxy. David Beckham signed for LA Galaxy back in 2007 on a contract that was thought to be worth around US$ 50 million each year. Even though the basic salary for David Beckham is around $ 6 million per year, he is thought to be extremely rewarded when it comes to the merchandise income.

“Yes of course if he wants to come in, no problem. I have not spoken to him, but if he wants to, we would love him back here. To have him around the place last year was brilliant,” Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp said when asked about the possibility of signing David Beckham. The possibility of David Beckham returning to Manchester United along with 36-year-old Paul Scholes has also been rejected without any second thoughts from the David Beckham camp.

Beckham off to Paris?

Published January 3, 2012 / by admin

When David Beckham’s LA Galaxy contract ends on the 31st of December, where will he head next? At the age of 36 you would be forgiven for thinking he might be on the verge of hanging his boots up – or at least of finding a club to settle down at for the remaining years of his illustrious career.

But according to French Newspaper Le Parisien, Beckham will soon be heading to Paris Saint Germain. The alleged salary is a massive €800,000 per month, with other perks thrown in such as a house in a fashionable quarter of the French Capital, and places at the British School in Paris for David’s 3 children.

The only slight hitch that Le Parisien seems not to have noticed is that the official line from Beckham is quite different – he is still considering both a continuation of his current contract, and even offers from other clubs eager to buy one of the most experienced players in the modern game. “No agreement has been reached with any club yet, talk of a deal is premature. David wasn’t in Paris over the weekend, contrary to media reports. He is still in discussion with a number of clubs, including LA Galaxy,” said a spokesperson. The move to Paris Saint Germain would of course mean uprooting the family from their California home, and this is understood to be one of the major factors being considered.

Gerrard Houllier, who has managed both Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain in the past, still believes Beckham can be the “decisive” player in any match. Although the ex-England and Manchester Uniter player has obviously slowed up in recent years, his long passing and crossing skills are virtually unrivalled and most teams would be delighted to have such an experienced and naturally leading figure in the dressing room.

“He can make the difference in a big game with a pass, a cross, or a free kick,” Houllier said recently. “I don’t know exactly what shape Beckham’s in, but if defenders don’t mark him closely enough, he can put the ball on a teammate’s head with uncanny precision.”