Sturridge targets Chelsea Champions League dream

July 10, 2009

LONDON (AFP) – Chelsea’s new teenage striker Daniel Sturridge targeted the Champions League on Thursday, but neatly sidestepped the thorny question of John Terry possibly heading for his former club Manchester City.

The 19-year-old left City to link-up with Carlo Ancelotti’s new-look Chelsea but his first day at training was overshadowed by the future of club skipper Terry.

City have already had a 30million-pound bid for the veteran defender rejected.

“My main motivation was to play in the Champions League,” said Sturridge, explaining his switch to Stamford Bridge.

“I am very ambitious and want to push myself to the highest level and play with the best in the world. I believe I can achieve big things at Chelsea.

“I am very young and I will be very patient because there are world-class players here. I am not going to get too upset if I am not playing because I know it is a long season and a lot of games.

“I want to win as many trophies as I can. I am not saying Man City have not got ambitions for the Champions League or for any competition but the main thing for me was to come to Chelsea to better me as a player.

“I will become a man here. The likes of John Terry will push me on to become a better player.”

But Sturridge refused to be drawn into the debate over Terry’s future.

“That’s a matter for John and Chelsea to deal with. I am just looking to make an impact at the club,” he said.

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Roeder sacked as Norwich manager

January 14, 2009

LONDON (AFP) – English Championship league side Norwich on Wednesday sacked coach Glenn Roeder after just over a year in charge at Carrow Road.

The Canaries were sent crashing out of the FA Cup by Charlton late Tuesday and are currently only outside the league’s relegation zone by virtue of goal difference.

The former Newcastle and West Ham coach took over at Norwich in November 2007 and helped steer the club away from relegation last season.

However they have struggled this season and Roeder leaves along with first-team coaches Paul Stephenson and Adam Sadler.

Written by: AFP