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Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher hits out at Mesut Ozil for refusing to take 12.5% pay cut

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Mesut Ozil has come in for fierce criticism from former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher after reports emerged that the German was one of three Arsenal players to refuse to take a pay cut. The gunners confirmed on Monday that a 12.5 per cent pay cut had been agreed by the first-team squad, along with manager Mikel Arteta and his staff, in a move aimed at mitigating the financial effect of the coronavirus crisis. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, widespread reports later emerged claiming Mesut Ozil was one of a trio of Gunners players to decline the proposal. However, Ozil is the club's highest-paid player and Carragher believes the 31-year-old midfielder has scored "a huge PR own goal". Carragher reveals Luis Suarez denied biting Ivanovic to L...

Apr212020 by JBNo Comments

Carragher reveals Luis Suarez denied biting Ivanovic to Liverpool squad after Chelsea clash

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Jamie Carragher has revealed that Luis Suarez tried denying he had bitten Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic when he returned to the Reds' dressing room after their infamous clash. The Uruguayan was ultimately handed a 10-game ban by the FA in April 2013 after sinking his teeth into Ivanovic’s arm, a suspension which ran into the next season causing him to miss the first five games – though he still the top-scorer that year with 31 goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Amazingly, despite Suarez’s bite being picked up by multiple cameras during the match, the current Barcelona forward protested his innocence to his teammates after the game. Asked what Luis Suarez told the players after the incident, Carragher told Sky Sports: ‘When he came in the dress...

Mar142020 by JBNo Comments

Gary Neville mocks Carragher after Liverpool’s title party is delayed by coronavirus

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Manchester United legend Gary Neville could not resist winding up Carragher after the suspension of the Premier League delayed Liverpool’s hopes of winning the title. With seven teams having either players or staff in self-isolation due to coronavirus, the Premier League made the dramatic decision to suspend the competition until the weekend of April 4. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That has denied Liverpool the opportunity to become the first club ever to secure the title before the end of March, with the Reds having been in a position to be crowned champions on Monday. Before all professional football in England was called off, a victory over Everton in the Merseyside derby – coupled with City failing to beat Burnley – would have sealed the Prem...

Feb102019 by JBNo Comments

Sarri’s turned Chelsea into Arsenal, blasts Carragher

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Manchester City thrashed Chelsea 6-0 on Sunday evening and Jamie Carragher didn't hold back with his criticism, comparing them to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal after a poor first half. A Sergio Aguero double after Raheem Sterling's opener was followed by a goal from Gundogan to leave Chelsea reeling - and with 45 minutes still left to play. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was an outstanding display from City but Carragher believes Chelsea were not mentally strong enough. Blues boss Maurizio Sarri has spoken publicly about his struggles to motivate the players and Carragher said they were more similar to the Arsenal teams who have suffered heavy defeats in big matches under Arsene Wenger in recent years. "City have been outstanding, but this has been as ...

Mar122018 by JBNo Comments

Carragher apologises for spitting at 14-year-old girl after Liverpool loss to United

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Jamie Carragher has apologised for spitting in the face of a 14-year-old girl following Liverpool ’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United. A 14-year-old fan and her dad are seen calling out the scoreline to Carragher while driving in the video, what follows is that he spits at the car. Carragher said: ‘It was a bit more than, “Hiya Jamie, it was 2-1”. They on for two or three times. ‘I drove away at first and it just continued. I lost my head. I shouldn’t have done it but I was thinking what is a grown man doing, carrying on like that two or three times with his daughter in the car?’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Carragher phoned the girl on Saturday night and said: ‘I just want to apologise and I hope you are ok.’ Speaking on Twitter, Carragher said: ...