Cheryl Tweedy or Cole, it may be back on again

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Cheryl Tweedy or Cole, it may be back on again Ashley Cole, Chelsea footballer and hailed as one of England’s best, now appears to be going for a personal best in another kind of ball game – the one that involves relationships, marriage, cheating, etc.  He married singer and X Factor ex-star Cheryl Tweedy in 2006, and she divorced him in 2010.  Now the word is that he’s determined to win her back.

In 2009, The Sun published an expose of Ashley’s indiscretions with hairdresser Aimee Walton, which led to a dust-up that ended (temporarily) with Ashley buying a £160,000 diamond ring for Cheryl, and  one for himself too, apparently as an indication of solidarity.  However, in February 2010 the media rained on his parade again and published accounts of other equally unsavoury affairs, and by September last year the two were divorced.  The rings were no longer in evidence after that.

Latest sightings and reports have given rise to speculation from a lot of different sources that Cheryl is going to forgive and hopefully forget.  Her sudden removal from the line-up on the U.S. X Factor series left her deep in the doldrums, according to ‘inside sources’.  She was reported to be calling on her ex-hubby for comfort, and he, according to some of the same sources, was happy to provide it.

Ashley has been quoted as saying that he expects to re-establish their former relationship – whether than means marriage has not yet been announced, but both parties have taken to wearing those great big diamonds again.  To add fuel to the embers, recently the two also spent the night together at their old home, and speculation is even more rife, though insiders (and Cheryl’s press relations people) report there was nothing going on but chat.

Comments from fans and other observers range from “ . . .she’s an idiot to believe he’ll change”’ to “ . . .they are such a perfect couple”, with most of the comments from Ashley making it clear that he expects to overcome any doubts Cheryl may be harbouring.  We shall await further developments.

Cesc Fabregas finds new distraction off the pitch

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Cesc Fabregas finds new distraction off the pitch Footballers move quickly on the pitch, as it is part of the game, but there are some that carry that off the pitch into their private lives. Cesc Fabregas the Gunners captain for example split last month with his long time girlfriend and already has, it appears, found a replacement.

The young midfielder with the brunette, headed to the south of France. She is rumored to be named Daniela. He is trying to get some respite from the Premiership football rigors. The mysterious brunette is much like his last girlfriend Carla Garcia, in appearance.

She gave him a massage as he basked in the hot Mediterranean sun and they later took a swim to cool off. He looked as though he spent too much time in the sun with his chest being a funny shade of red and the mystery woman placing her hands on him as they rose from the loungers.

After just a short time working on their tans, that took to the sea and jumped aboard a jet ski for a quick adrenaline rush. For this she changed her clothes and wore a pale lilac two piece and wedge heels the looked pure Essex-style.

Earlier last month reports were that he and his long tern girlfriend had split and one news source claimed his father had confirmed the seven year relationship had ended. He explained his son was cut up about the loss but it was brave on his part as the relationship had just simply ended.

Barcelona are reportedly seeking his services wanting his to return to play with the team. The team is so keen for his services they apparently are putting the services of David Villa up for sale.

Government may jump into football funding row

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Government may jump into football funding row

football funding row

Pressure is beginning to mount on the government and the Premier League to intervene in a funding row that has threatened an organization behind the structuring of a number of co-operatively owned clubs. Supporters Direct (SD) lost £1.2 million of funding from the Premier League last week when CEO Dave Boyle comments were considered insulting last month on Twitter following AFC Wimbledon’s promotion to the Football league.

On Friday Boyle resigned because of his comments about two figures that were pivotal in Wimbledon FC securing approval to be relocated in 2002 some 60 miles from its traditional Milton Keynes fan base.

The Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF), which is funded in its entirety by the Premier League, issued a statement saying that after consultation and due consideration the FSIF Board were unanimous that the Supporters Direct CEO’s behaviour was well below the acceptable standards for a person in that position.

Furthermore they said the response by the board of the Supporters Direct when told of the matter was not acceptable either, especially by an organization that is receiving funding from the FSIF. Fans’ groups, politicians, academics as well as leading figures in the co-operative movement have requested that the FSIF reconsider their decision.

All point to the excellent track record of SD that has led to over 180 supporters’ trusts across the UK being created with over 270,000 members represented since its initiation over 11 years ago. A Facebook group was created over the weekend and already has attracted over 2,000 members in only 24 hours. Dave Boyle erred and lost his job for it but that is where the punishment should stop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIFA says England should ‘get over it’

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FIFA says England should ‘get over it’ Jim Boyce, new FIFA vice president has urged football executives in England to move on from missing out and the disappointment of not hosting the 2018 World Cup. Englishman Geoff Thompson was officially replaced by Boyce from Northern Ireland on the FIFA Executive Committee at the FIFA Congress earlier this month where Sepp Blatter was re elected for President of the organization as he ran unopposed.

The England Football Association led a late try to postpone the coronation of Blatter but they gained little support and came under criticism by supporters of the chief. There are some that think there is a touch of arrogance amongst the footballing family of England Boyce said. He like many was disappointed when England did not get the bid for hosting but it is time to get over it.

He said he is willing to help in any way he can going forward but they need to get over the disappointment. He also commented that there seems to be an attitude of English football being owed something since the last Cup hosting in 1966.

McLeish may not walk away from Birmingham so easily

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McLeish may not walk away from Birmingham so easily Peter Pannu the acting chairman of Birmingham City has been critical of Alex McLeish for turning his back on the club and vowed the Scotsman would receive a fight before being allowed to move on. McLeish resigned as manager Sunday via an email he sent to Pannu who was negotiating the signing from PSV Einhoven of Danny Koevermans.

Pannu said that the Club did not grant MeLeish any right to speak to anyone outside since he still is contracted staff of Birmingham. Pannu is to meet with his legal team and he said there needs to be discipline instilled in our game and he is not someone you can push around. There are two years left on McLeish’s contract at Birmingham and the club wants compensation for his leaving should it be he has another job lined up elsewhere.

The chairman said he just purchased three players that McLeish asked for and then secured a fourth, Koevermans, then he received McLeish’s email. They spent over £40m that was supported by McLeish and then end up with regulation and a snub from the manager. Birmingham won the Carling Cup last season but lost form and was relegated on the last day of the season when they lost to Tottenham.