Chris Burton Archives: 01/2015

The return of Jack Hobbs from injury has been a big plus for Nottingham Forest, with the centre-half at his commanding best against Derby County.…

Wes Brown has backed Sunderland new boy Jermain Defoe to trouble Premier League defences once he gets his sharpness and timing right. Wes Brown has…

Salomon Kalou considers his spell at Chelsea to have been a success and believes he is a better player for his Premier League experience. Salomon…

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has expressed a desire to keep Queens Park Rangers-linked Cristian Rodriguez on his books. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has…

Ex-Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes Mike Ashley should hand the managerial reins to John Carver until the end of the season. Steve Howey has…

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler is backing Mario Balotelli to come good despite struggling to handle the pressure of life at Anfield. Robbie Fowler has told…

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos has helped Middlesbrough to top the Championship clean sheet table and hopes his efforts will land him a new contract. Dimitrios Konstantopoulos has…

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is hoping to further bolster his ranks in January but admits recruitment decisions rest with owner Randy Lerner. Paul Lambert…

Sunderland sporting director Lee Congerton is delighted to have seen the club battle through ‘red tape’ to land ex-Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe. Lee Congerton…

Wilfried Zaha posted his most productive crossing numbers to date as he helped Crystal Palace to stage a stunning Premier League fightback at Burnley. Wilfried…