Sven-Goran Eriksson
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But I have no problem with the staff there. I have to give thanks to Sven-Goran Eriksson because he really wanted me. He never put me under pressure. My first game I played against Preston – it was a draw, 1-1 – and I scored. He said in the dressing room: 'I don't expect you to score four or five goals [every game], be yourself. Just enjoy your football.'
Nothing is impossible. But this time I think it is understandable that something [Villas-Boas' sacking] happened. I don't defend it. But I can understand it, because with Chelsea, if they don't play in Europe next season, that would be a disaster for them.
Nothing is impossible. But this time I think it is understandable that something [Villas-Boas' sacking] happened. I don't defend it. But I can understand it, because with Chelsea, if they don't play in Europe next season, that would be a disaster for them.More quotes »
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Masseur accused of sexual assault lists Nancy Dell'Olio among celeb clients
Pytlarz said he worked as a personal trainer and masseur for Dell'Olio, ex-girlfriend of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, until his arrest last year. He told Southwark Crown Court that he also gave massages to members of the Saudi royal family, from New Kerala Read more »
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Eriksson: England will progress ´easily´
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Roy Hodgson's side should 'easily' qualify from their Euro 2012 group. Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Roy Hodgson's side should 'easily' qualify from their Euro 2012 group. Eriksson feels that, even without the from SoccerWay Read more »
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Roy’s reign off to a steady start
managers usually have honeymoon periods. Sven-Goran Eriksson certainly had a Blair-esque love affair with the country after he replaced Kevin Keegan in 2001 and Fabio Capello cantered through qualifying with deceptive ease. Things are a bit different now. from HammyEnd.com Read more »
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Phone hacking: Paxman turns up heat on Piers Morgan
Sir Philip Green, and the television star Ulrika Jonsson, once the girlfriend of the former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. Mr Paxman – who said he remembered the occasion well because he kept wondering why he had been invited – was seated next from The Independent Read more »
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Jeremy Paxman and Piers Morgan expose Leveson’s true purpose: to control tabloid readers
– Jeremy Paxman recalls a 2002 lunch with the then Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan. Former telly weather girl and Sven-Goran Eriksson shagger was also there Ulrika Jonsson. During the troughing, Morgan poked fun at Jonsson, mocking her relationship with the from Anorak Read more »
