Groundskeeping

English Premier League

Fabricio Coloccini booster eases Pardew's frustrations - NUFC News - NUFC - JournalLive

"I don’t think it’s a long as we first thought, though, but I don’t think Thursday, that will come too quickly.

"Sunday against Stoke is looking more likely but we’ll see how he is."

Can QPR make a great escape? - ESPN FC

Tactics Board: Rangers exploit high-pressing Saints - ESPN FC

No sooner does any development in football, whether stylistic or formational, occur, then others will look to counter it...

Phil Jagielka to undergo ankle surgery - SBNation.com

The Everton defender injured his ankle on Saturday when he got mixed up with Reading's Adam Le Fondre. It's uncertain how long he will be out.

Spurs assert derby dominance - ESPN FC

John Brewin watched Tottenham leave Arsenal trailing in their wake in the North London derby.

Sir Alex Ferguson press conf: #MUFC manager says Phil Jones not fit for Madrid game.

— Daniel Taylor (@DTguardian) March 4, 2013

Sir Alex confirms Ryan Giggs will make his 1000th career appearance against Real Madrid. #mufc #realmadrid

— FantasyFootballCheat (@FFCheat) March 4, 2013

Major League Soccer

2013-03-03-SJ-v-RSL | MLSsoccer.com

Chris Wondolowski had all the chances. Álvaro Saborío had all the goals.

Mike Petke with some high praise for Portland's Diego Valeri, saying he could wind up being one of the best players in the league.

— Ives Galarcep (@SoccerByIves) March 4, 2013