Owen Coyle said the next 24hrs was crucial as Fabrice Muamba fights for his life in a London hospital. The Bolton Wanderers midfielder collapsed on the pitch at White Hart Lane after a suspected heart attack and is currently deemed critically ill and in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green.
Elsewhere in the news today Wayne Rooney has urged his United teammates against complacency; Kolo Toure welcomes Carlos Tevez return, while John Terry insists that the work of Andre Villas-Boas won’t be forgotten at Stamford Bridge.
Headlines
Owen Coyle response and statement to the tragic plight of his midfielder Fabrice Muamba – BBC
Jose Mourinho’s complaint in 2007 over the delayed medical response to Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini may have played a big part in the quick response that Fabrice Muamba received on the White Hart Lane pitch – Guardian
Wayne Rooney has urged his Manchester United teammates not to underestimate Wolves in today’s crucial title encounter at Molineux this afternoon – Guardian
Kolo Toure has welcomed the return of Carlos Tevez to the Man City line-up and hopes the Argentine is the man to spearhead their title chase in the last 10 games of the season – Guardian
John Terry insists that he is still in touch with Andre Villas-Boas and his work won’t be forgotten at Stamford Bridge – Daily Telegraph
Ashley Young revealed that the United ‘winning mentality’ has been well and truly drummed into him – Daily Mail
Kenny Dalglish has come out on the defensive, after questions were raised about Liverpool’s inconsistent season – Daily Mail
Arsenal are weighing up a shock move for Alessandro Del Piero, after the Juventus legend is set leave the Old Lady after 19yrs – Daily Mail
Manchester United are looking to pip Tottenham Hotspur to the signature of Brazilian striker Leandro Damiao – Metro
Peter Crouch says that a day doesn’t go by when he doesn’t thank Steven Gerrard for giving him the greatest gift of his football career – Sun
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