Topic: Boudewijn Zenden

FOOTBALL, we're led to believe, is more complex than ever. . . Managers and coaches pore over performance statistics, study DVDs of the opposition ...
Manchester United were held to a fourth consecutive away draw in the Premier League after a dour 0-0 affair against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland dominated for much of the match, with only the post denying Bolo Zenden in the ...

United held by battling Black Cats

Keeper Edwin van der Sar and the woodwork kept Sunderland at bay in a goalless draw as Manchester United managed to escape with their unbeaten start to the season intact.

Zenden extends by a year at Sunderland

Much-travelled Dutch midfielder Boudewijn 'Bolo' Zenden has given Sunderland a boost by signing a one-year extension to his contract.The 33-year-old joined the Premier League club on a free transfer from Marseille last summer and manager Steve Bruce is delighted Zenden has ...

Stalemate as Lyon keep Marseille at arm's length

Lyon ground out a goalless draw on Sunday at their Stade Gerland over title rivals Marseille to preserve their three-point lead at the top of the French league as they chase an eighth straight title.Marseille, without a championship crown since 1993 ...

Zenden rides to Marseille's last-minute rescue

Substitute Boudewijn Zenden scored with a last minute free-kick to give Marseille a 2-2 draw with Lille on Sunday and hammer home his case to face former club Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek.Marseille were 2-0 down at their Velodrome ...

Sporting birthdays - August 15

Last updated at 00:19am on . Jack Russell (cricket) - former Gloucestershire and England wicketkeeper, born 1963.. John Childs (cricket) - former Gloucestershire, Essex and England spinner, born 1951.. Princess Anne (equestrian) - only member of the Royal family to compete in the Olympics, in ...

Cheers turn to tears for Liver bird WAGs

The wives and girlfriends of Liverpool's Champions League losers shared their men's heartbreak in Greece last night. Sad WAGS cafe: The disappointment is written all over their faces for Peter Crouch's partner Abbey Clancy (centre), John Arne Rijse's ...

Zenden set to be fit

Bolo Zenden looks to have won his fight to be involved in Liverpool's Champions League final squad against AC Milan on Wednesday. Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez was predictably coy about his selection options at his media conference at the Olympic Stadium ...

Gerrard double downs Boro

Steven Gerrard's double sent Liverpool back above Arsenal into third place in the Barclays Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough. The Gunners took third spot by beating Manchester City 24 hours earlier, but Gerrard struck with two goals in five ...