EURO 2012

… in the opinion of most of them (30%) it will be the end of our team’s success.

Almost one fifth (18%) of survey respondents predict that we will make it at least to the semifinals, but only a few count on European vice-championship (4%) or championship (3%). Nearly ¼ (23%) are not able or don’t won’t to make the effort of assessing the odds of the Polish national team in the tournament.

Over half (52%) of respondents declare that they are interested in football and 15% out of …

… been recorded by cameras.

There are two debutants in the squad – Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy and club mate of Wojciech Szczęsny from Arsenal London – midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Prior to Euro 2012 England’s team is going on May 21 on 4-day training camp to Spain and will play two friendly matches – on 26th of May, with Norway in the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo and six days later with Belgium in London’s Wembley.

During the tournament, Roy Hodgson’s protégées will be …

Bayern Munich’s French forward Franck Ribery is determined to try and seize the opportunity of Champions League glory when his side take on Chelsea on Saturday evening.

The German outfit, 4/9 with bet365 to lift the trophy in their own Allianz Arena, go into the game as slight favourites, but Ribery is wary that at 29 years of age, this might be his last chance of success in Europe’s top club competition.
He said: “It is not every year that you get to play in a Champions League final. I am …

Chelsea interim coach Roberto Di Matteo, whose side are 15/8 with bet365 to lift the trophy, hopes that home advantage will add to the pressure on Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final.

The German giants are 4/5 to deny the Blues a first success in the competition, with many pundits feeling that playing in their own Allianz Arena will be a big benefit for Bayern.
However, Di Matteo believes that the venue may heap a little more pressure on the Bavarians, telling UEFA.com: “I have…

…company with Alex McLeish on Monday after the former Birmingham City boss had spent less than 12 months at the club.
McLeish presided over Villa’s worst ever Premier League season as they finished just two points above the relegation places.
Norwich boss Paul Lambert is 7/4 with bet365 to be the next manager of Villa while Wigan Athletic’s Roberto Martinez can be backed at 7/2.
“Obviously we made a decision very quickly at the end of the season on Alex, so now our aim is to bring somebody in …

Superstar Frankel is perfectly prepared for his return to action at Newbury according to trainer Sir Henry Cecil.

The four-year-old, who is 4/11 with bet365 to win the Lockinge Stakes on Saturday, enjoyed a perfect season last year, winning four major races including the 2,000 Guineas.
However, Cecil believes that there is even more to come from his charge, who has wintered well ahead of a return to the turf.
Cecil said: “He’s very well. He’s grown up both mentally and physically in the …

… Roberto Mancini is looking to strengthen his title-winning squad by capturing Belgian winger Eden Hazard in a £30million deal.

Manchester United, 15/8 with bet365 to win next season’s Premier League title, are also keen to sign the Lille player but City, 6/4 to retain their crown in 2012-13, appear to be in the driving seat.
Mancini does not want to rest on his laurels after City’s sensational last-gasp win against Queens Park Rangers on Sunday, which secured the club’s first title in 44 …

…are 13/8 to win with bet365.
Wayne Rooney is banned for the first two games and Carroll is one of a number of players hoping to stake a claim for a place up front. The Liverpool striker has been impressive in recent weeks, particularly in Tuesday’s 4-1 win over Chelsea, and Johnson believes he could be just what England and Hodgson are looking for.
“Should he go? Yes, definitely,” said the England defender. “In the last few weeks Andy has been fantastic for us – he has been unplayable.
“Andy…

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish says that silverware and a return to Europe make this season a success for the Anfield club.

The Reds completed their home fixtures with a 4-1 thrashing of Champions League finalists Chelsea on Tuesday evening, taking some revenge for a 2-1 FA Cup final loss to the Blues at Wembley on Saturday.
Liverpool also won the Carling Cup earlier this season, while they are 11/10 with bet365 to finish their Premier League campaign with a victory at Swansea City on Sunday….

Veteran Bolton Wanderers striker Kevin Davies has called on his team-mates to focus on the task of winning at Stoke City on Sunday as they bid to secure Premier League survival.

The Trotters, 7/4 with bet365 to win at the Britannia Stadium, must take all three points in the Potteries and hope that QPR are beaten at Manchester City, who would clinch the title with a victory.
However, Davies has urged his colleagues to forget about events at the Etihad Stadium and ensure that they do their jobs…