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Sunderland beats Portsmouth 2-0 in English Premier League action

Tuesday, 15. January 2008, 06:46:47

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LONDON - Kieran Richardson scored twice Sunday as Sunderland beat Portsmouth 2-0 to improve its chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

Richardson scored in the 33rd and 43rd minutes at the Stadium of Light and also hit the crossbar from 25 metres in the second half against a team which had won seven of its previous eight league and cup games on the road.

Jason Roberts scored a 90th-minute goal as Blackburn rallied for a 2-1 win at Bolton.

Portsmouth's loss came the day after manager Harry Redknapp turned down a chance to move to Newcastle. The Magpies parted with Sam Allardyce on Wednesday and targeted the veteran Pompey manager as a replacement, but Redknapp said he preferred to stay with the south coast club, which slipped to ninth in the standings.

"It was a great opportunity for me to go and manage one of the great football clubs," Redknapp said of the Newcastle offer. "I understand all that.

"Some people will say I made the right move and some people will say I should have taken it. If I didn't like (Portsmouth), if I didn't like the owner or if I didn't like the players I'd have been up there like a shot, but there was no need for me to change."

The three points didn't lift Sunderland, now with 20 points, out of the relegation zone. Fulham is 19th with 15 points and Derby last with seven.

Richardson's first goal came after a determined run by Kenwyne Jones down the left. The tall striker chased the ball with Sol Campbell, who stopped running expecting the referee to award a free kick against the Sunderland forward. Jones pulled the ball into the middle where Richardson slid it inside the far post.

The second came two minutes before halftime when the England midfielder burst past Hermann Hreidarsson in a diagonal run into the area and scored with a right-footed shot.

Seconds after Benjani Mwaruwari squandered a close range chance for Portsmouth, Richardson hit the bar with a long-range shot.

"We brought Kieran to the club for what you saw today," said Sunderland manager Roy Keane, who used to play alongside Richardson at Manchester United. "He's one of the fastest players at the team and when you have a midfielder with pace who can get you a goal it's a massive plus. Kieran gives us something special."

Kevin Nolan put Bolton ahead at the Reebok Stadium. After Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel had punched away a cross, Kevin O'Brien lobbed the ball over a crowded area to the unmarked Nolan, who was facing away from goal when he sent a first-time angled volley inside the far post.

Christopher Samba headed in Blackburn's 53rd-minute goal to tie it after Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen failed to reach a corner and Roberts scored the winning goal when he collected a flick on by Roque Santa Cruz and scored with a deflected shot.

The victory lifted Blackburn above Portsmouth into eight place while Bolton, which sold striker Nicolas Anelka to Chelsea on Friday, remains in relegation trouble in 15th, level on points with Sunderland, Wigan and Birmingham.

Manchester United moved into first place on goal difference by outplaying Newcastle 6-0 on Saturday, hours after the Magpies heard that Redknapp would not be taking over as manager.

Arsenal slipped to second after surprisingly being held to a 1-1 draw at home by 16th-place Birmingham, and Chelsea made up ground on the Gunners with a 2-0 victory over Tottenham.

United and Arsenal have 51 points and Chelsea has 47. Liverpool slipped further off the pace after a 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough and is now 12 points behind the leaders with a game in hand.

Also on Saturday, it was: Aston Villa 3, Reading 1; Derby 0, Wigan 1; Everton 1, Manchester City 0; and West Ham 2, Fulham 1.

EPL is broadcasted live here

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Ridley Scott talks about new film American Gangster

Tuesday, 15. January 2008, 06:37:36

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WHAT do you do if you get a letter offering you a knighthood? If you're acclaimed UK director Ridley Scott, you get suspicious that it's a joke by Russell Crowe.

"Then you read that letter, and you realise it's real, it's not him taking the mickey out of you,'' he says.

Scott is better positioned than most to be the butt of a Crowe prank.

The pair have made three films together (Gladiator, A Good Year and now American Gangster).

Two more (Body of Lies, Nottingham) are in production.

Asked if Crowe is now his man-muse, Scott is thoughtful rather than amused.

"I guess so. You could look at it that way. I think he's one of the best actors out there.

"And when you get a great actor like that, he can play anything. So I may as well start there, saying, 'You fancy this role?' ''

Scott and Crowe appreciate each other's decisiveness. Scott is a notoriously rapid director.

"Two or three takes and I'm done,'' he says. "If the film is more theatrical -- and I mean that in the best sense -- if it's a remake of a play with actors in rooms, no action sequences, where everything is being driven by the exchange of words, you may want to do more takes. Frequently I'll suddenly hit 10 takes if I'm having a problem or the actor's having difficulty with something. But mostly not.''

That decisiveness extends to his choice of projects. His Scott Free Productions, run with fellow director brother Tony, has 18 films in various stages of production.

Not the record of a ditherer.

"The business is about making decisions. You'd be amazed how indecisive things can be and people can be,'' Scott says.

"I'm so experienced now I just stand my ground and say 'If you don't like it, I'll go and you can replace me'. It's not about let's see who was right. It's gone. I don't think about it again.

"I'm inordinately experienced, which means I'm a very decisive worker, which means it's fast. You can only be like that after doing it for as long as I've been doing it.''

A textbook example of Scott's trenchant nature is the Will Smith film I Am Legend. Scott was on board to direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in a version of the film in 1999, but quit.

"It was a budgetary thing, frankly. They said `It has to be X' and I said 'You can't make it for that'. So I walked across the road and made Gladiator,'' Scott says.

"I'm a realist. I don't like to go over budget. I'm very conscious of budget. I like to start off with the right budget rather than get them going, then go over budget during production, which is not fair. You can't do that. I prefer to say, 'That's what it will be. If I say less, it will come out to what I just said and you won't like it'.''

Coincidentally, American Gangster was shelved for budgetary reasons. Original director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) wanted a budget of $115 million, with Denzel Washington and Benicio Del Toro as the leads. Studio Universal baulked at the expense and plans for the film fell apart.

Scott had read the script when his friend, scriptwriter Steven Zailian (Schindler's List), showed him the original draft.

"I went off and made a couple of movies, then gradually realised it had never been made. I called Steve and said, 'What's happening?' He said, 'It flatlined twice','' Scott recalls.

"I reread the original and that's where it all started. I talked to Russell and (producer) Brian Grazer and we heaved it off the floor.''

And the new budget? Reportedly, exactly what Fuqua had wanted: $115 million.

Now Scott is being talked up for an Oscar win, after three nominations (for Thelma and Louise, Black Hawk Down and Gladiator).

Scott says the nominations without wins are not a source of frustration to him.

"No. It just shows I'm still competitive now. An Oscar's not incidental at all. It's a very important
thing. If you can get it, it's great, but it's not something in the forefront of my mind.''

American Gangster, though -- starring two towering acting talents in Crowe and Washington -- does seem something of a certainty for acclaim and big takings.

The two play real-life drug kingpin Frank Lucas (Washington) and the last incorruptible cop in the New York Police Department in the 1970s, Richie Roberts (Crowe). With each on opposing ground, the script necessarily has them circling each other for much of the film, not meeting until its final stages.

"I thought that was the trick in the screenplay,'' Scott says. "That was the thing I was gambling on, that it would be one of the things you'd actually wait to see.''

Washington sinks his teeth into the Lucas role with abandon, fresh from cutting his villainous choppers in Training Day to Oscar-winning effect. But Scott says he was concerned the film would glorify Lucas, a heroin dealer who built his empire by smuggling top-grade powder into the US in the coffins of Vietnam soldiers.

"Denzel said, 'I don't want to make this drug dealer into a hero'. I said, 'No, we can't, but we can simply lay it out as to what he did and his relationship with his family, particularly his mother, and let the audience work that one out','' Scott says.

"There was something that drove Frank Lucas, drove people to work for him, and drove other people to almost admire him. There was a great deal of charm attached to him, you know. You have to put in there whatever the character had, then let the audience make up their minds.''

Scott has made up his own mind about Lucas, who met Scott and Washington during filmmaking.

Asked if he sensed any remorse from Lucas, Scott is characteristically unequivocal.

"Never. He never has been. I asked him about that and he doesn't even know the word. He doesn't even entertain it. He's not like you or me. He's not like a normal person.''

American Gangster, as are most of Scott's films, is stylish and visually arresting, from the detailed re-creation of 1970s Harlem to Lucas's pad, a study of '70s high fashion.

Such a visual director might be expected to bemoan the growing popularity of DVD, but Scott embraces it.

"Under ideal circumstances cinema should be seen as large as possible with the best sound you can possibly have for the true experience.

"But that said, there's a great secondary marketplace with access to pretty damn good equipment you can have at home without spending trillions of dollars.

"You can get a very good television set now with a very good sound system, and film can get a second life.

"The person sitting at home is more likely to be relaxed because he hasn't had to get in the car, go out, find a parking spot. He can just get a beer from the fridge, put his feet up and turn on the TV.

"And the digital experience can be longer because they tend to be able to sit for longer. What I call the bum-ache factor doesn't kick in as fast at home as it does in the theatre.

"For instance, the thing I made about Saladin, Kingdom of Heaven, the digital is three hours and eight minutes and the cinema version was two hours and 27 minutes. And I think the digital version is the best.''

American Gangster opens today.


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American Gangster (2007) - Movie Review

Tuesday, 15. January 2008, 04:36:14

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If you walked into this movie expecting a great performance from Denzel Washington, you wouldn’t get disappointed, nor would the support cast, especially Russel Crowe, who brought so much toughness into this film. This is a biopic about Frank Lucas (Washington), who took control of the drug trade and ran Harlem along with his family within the palm of his hands during the Vietnam War.

To categorize the movie as a gangster movie does not do this movie justice, there are too many other elements, such as a business model, cutting out the middlemen, establishing brand strength, (even though to see the business model, you have to remember to forget that it was drug-trafficking.) The movie started with the death of Bumpy Johnson and moved along his driver (Washington), who went directly to Southeast Asia to get the cheap, pure drugs and supply them to the entire East Coast while an incorruptible cop (Crowe), who turned down a million dollars twice, was determined to take Lucas down. All the while a corrupt cop (Josh Brolin in his third or fourth good movie this year) was making life difficult for both of them.

Consider this scene in which the Washington character goes out from a diner and asks a subordinate drug dealer for money. The latter refuses, Washington pulls out a pistol and shot him in the head in the middle of the street. He then returned to the diner to finish breakfast and resume talking to his family. A lesser director would have used this scene for pure shock effect. But Ridley Scott had been making movies for too long to allow this to happen. Yes, it is a shocking scene, but he used this scene to give his central character more depth, and give us a much better understanding of what kind of person Frank Lucas was.

The film features two impeccable performances from Denzel Washington and Russel Crowe, the latter reunites with Scott after the under-exposed “A Good Year” and the extraordinarily popular but boring “Gladiator.” Perhaps everyone who watched this film realize that a final confrontation between the two men would be inevitable, and what a scene it was between the two men. They sit face to face, each trying to get the most out of the other, the detail of their conversation I will not reveal, but it was definitely the highlight of the film.

As much as I like the movie, it has one key flaw. It builds up the Crowe character as a man dedicated to his job only and forgets his family. Well then, maybe Ridley Scott should not have shown any scenes of the Crowe character’s family in the first place. Besides, the wife story only distracted from the core of the film. This is one of the best films of Scott’s career, backed up by two beautiful performances. I would not be surprised if either one of them snatch the lead and support actor Oscars away.

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CL Preview: Fenerbahce-CSKA Moscow

Thursday, 10. January 2008, 09:52:34

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What: Champions League Group G - Matchday 6
Who: Fenerbahce (2nd Group G, 8/15pts - 3rd Turkcell Süper Lig, 31/45pts) vs CSKA Moscow (4th Group G, 1/15 pts - 3rd Russian Premier League, 53/90pts)
When: Wednesday 12 December 2007, 20:45 CET
Where: Sükrü Saraçoglu, Istanbul




Fenerbahce enter the final matchday of the group stage with everything hanging in the balance.

Their destiny is well and truly in their own hands: a win here and they're through to the knockout stages.

That's a golden opportunity, and the timing seems right: confidence is high after a 2-0 derby day win over city rivals Galatasaray at the weekend.

As such, Istanbul is still buzzing, and it'll come alive even further if the Yellow Canaries can pull off a win on Wednesday evening.

Fenerbahce lie second in the group with two wins, two draws and a solitary defeat - admittedly a heavy one, away to Inter - and while first place is beyond them, second certainly is not.

They drew 2-2 with CSKA in the first meeting between the sides, but a lot's changed since then, and Zico will have his eye on the win here.

Should the unthinkable happen and they fail to pick up all three points while PSV beat Inter, at least they are guaranteed a UEFA Cup place for finishing third.

Still, that will be deemed unacceptable by the fans who have their hopes up for a knockout stage adventure...

All For Nothing

CSKA's travails of late have seen them fall further and further down the European pecking order as squad problems take their toll.

Having gained just a single point so far, CSKA are dead last in Group G, and there they will stay.

For PSV Eindhoven are a massive six points ahead of them with one game to go; clearly, then, gaining all three points here will be for pride, and a modest financial stipend, alone.

And it'll be a challenge made all the tougher by the team problems currently plaguing the Koni.

While Fenerbahce will relish the contribution of Brazilian aces such as Roberto Carlos and Alex, CSKA fans will rue their own samba star situation.

Jo, Vagner Love and Carvalho have all been ostracised from the squad of late, meaning that there's something of a Brazilian exodus in Moscow. True, several players from that country remain, but these three - the key ones - are all said to be on the verge of leaving the club.

Indeed, with the Russian domestic season over, it's possible that all three will leave Russia for the winter, and whether or not they return is well and truly open to debate.

For those remaining players, there is nothing to do but to soldier on. The memories of the fine end to the RPL season long gone - CSKA battled back to third place after some difficult times - this match will effectively end their competitive year.

Tom Tomsk will come next in the Russian Cup semi-final early in 2008, and then the Russian Premier League season will start anew.

But with the heartbreak of a poor Champions League campaign behind them, it will surely be a forlorn beginning, even though the UEFA Cup awaits next season.

Still, a win here could at least see 2007 end on a high note.


FORM GUIDE

Fenerbahce


Dec 08 Galatasaray (H) WON 2-0 (Turkcell Süper Lig)
Dec 01 Denizlispor (A) WON 1-0 (TSL)
Nov 27 Internazionale (A) LOST 3-0 (Champions League)
Nov 24 Ankaraspor (H) WON 4-2 (TSL)
Nov 11 Kayserispor (A) LOST 2-1 (TSL)
Nov 07 PSV Eindhoven (H) WON 2-0 (CL)



CSKA Moscow

Nov 27 PSV Eindhoven (H) LOST 1-0 (Champions League)
Nov 11 Rubin Kazan (A) WON 1-0 (Russian Premier League)
Nov 07 Internazionale (A) LOST 4-2 (CL)
Nov 03 Kuban Krasnodar (A) WON 1-0 (RPL)
Oct 31 Spartak Nalchik (H) WON 2-1 (Russian Cup)

TEAM NEWS

Fenerbahce

Tümer Metin is out and Stephen Appiah is facing a race against time to make this one, but with no massive injury worries nor suspension concerns troubling him, coach Zico will prepare for this match in a relaxed state of mind.

Moreno is one booking off suspension, however, while avoiding injury may also be a priority for some. Mateja Kezman, meanwhile, could continue his comeback from injury with a start.
Possible lineup: Volkan Demirel; Gokhan, Moreno, Edu, Roberto Carlos; Deivid, Selcuk, Aurelio, Gokcek; Alex de Souza, Kezman.

CSKA Moscow

Jo, Vagner Love and Carvalho are all still out for reasons unknown - injury, family problems and a good old fashioned dispute with management are three reasons mooted - weakening the side considerably.

Vasily Berezutsky is out of action in defence, while both Elvir Rahimic and Dudu are suspended. There could be a few changes to the side in order to freshen things up for what is a meaningless game: as such, goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev could be kept busy.



Possible lineup: Akinfeev; Semberas, Ignashevich, Grigoriev, Odiah; Aldonin, Rahimic, Taranov, Ramon, Zhirkov; Janczyk.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Alex de Souza (Fenerbahce)

The Brazilian international has been firing on all cylinders of late, both from set pieces and open play. As one of his team's most creative players, he'll be called upon to provide the goalscoring chances that the Yellow Canaries need to guarantee progression. As such, expect Alex to strike forward early in the game, and possibly even to be among the goalscorers himself


Igor Akinfeev (CSKA Moscow)

The Russian international is still just 21 years of age, believe it or not, and many feel that his future lies away from the army club. Having recently returned from injury, he'll need to return to top form quickly, as a barrage of shots surely awaits him in Istanbul. Still, despite his tender age, he's more than accomplished at this level, having a host of domestic honours to his name so far, not to mention extensive continental and international experience.



PREDICTION


CSKA's woes are too many for them to stand a reasonable chance against a team that stands on the verge of qualification. The stakes are too high for Fenerbahce to slip up: as such, they'll deliver with one last push. However, no team has yet thrashed the Russians, and that pattern will remain as they go down fighting - but down they will go.

Fenerbahce 2 - 0 CSKA Moscow

Steve Michaels, Goal.com

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Van Der Sar: I Want European Glory The Most

Thursday, 10. January 2008, 07:51:50

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Manchester United are out to replicate the feat of 1999 by securing a second treble of Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League.

Speaking to the Daily Star, veteran keeper Edwin Van der Sar said he wanted all three, but that European glory would be his first choice.

Having tasted both league and domestic cup success with the Red Devils in recent years, the Dutchman is keen to lift the big prize in Moscow next year, a full 13 seasons after he first became a European champion with Ajax.

“It is very difficult to make a choice on trophies,” said the keeper. “I don’t think you can really aim for one. I think you have to go with the flow a little bit.

"But, if you had to make a choice in March or April as to which game you would prefer to play in, then I would prefer the Champions League."

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar wants to pick up as many trophies as possible this year, but admits the Champions League is the one he wants the most




Going Strong On Three Fronts

If United continue winning their games, it's not a choice they will be forced to make. Marginally behind Arsenal in the Premier League, but with a home game against the Gunners still to come, United sit comfortably in the fourth round of the FA Cup and also breezed through their Champions League group.

“All three competitions we are involved in are nice," commented Van der Sar. "It would be great to be Premier League champions again. To be champions twice in a row is a good feeling. If you do that, you then stamp your authority on the league, but we will also do all we can to get to the FA Cup Final again.

"We start [European football] again in February and we are playing against a good team in Lyon. They will be difficult. But there are no pressures within the club. We don’t think we have to win this and that. We just try and win as much as possible. The thrill is for the supporters to get excited.”

Chris Williams

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