Paper Talk: WAG storm hits England

England players' WAGs are famous for causing disruption. Source: AAP

DESPITE an absence of Premier League action this weekend, the English football press have been keeping busy with matters off the field.

But before we get into that, check out this solo golazo from Botafogo's Hyuri in the Brazilian Serie A.

WAG STORM HITS ENGLAND

The Three Lions play host in lowly ranked Moldova in World Cup qualifier on Saturday morning (EST), but the pre-match hype has revolved around a WAG storm hitting Roy Hodgson's camp.

In what would have been banned under previous boss Fabio Capello's strict reign, the glamorous wives and girlfriends of England players have checked into the same hotel less than 24 hours before kick-off.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand complained the national team had turned into a circus when the same thing happened at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

WAGS were banned from staying with the English team in South Africa in 2010, but that has changed under new boss Hodgson, who'll be hoping the lovely ladies don't distract his players.

UNITED DOWN AND OUT… IN SEPTEMBER

BBC football pundit Robbie Savage says Manchester United can kiss goodbye their Premier League title.

Despite the season only being three games old, the former United junior has already ruled out the Red Devils following their transfer window shortcomings.

"I am concerned that Manchester United will live to regret their deadline-day scramble - because I think they can already kiss goodbye to being No.1 in the Premier League," Savage wrote in the Daily Mail.

"From what I saw against Chelsea and last weekend at Liverpool, when United struggled to unlock two resolute defences instead of slicing them open with surgical passing, Mesut Ozil - who was available before he signed for Arsenal - would have been a better fit." 

NANI STAYING ON

His hot and cold nature has seen him fall down the pecking order at Manchester United, but David Moyes has re-signed Nani for a further five years.

The Portuguese's re-signing is a baffling one. No one doubts his talent, but injury and inconsistency have punctuated his time at the club.

There was no shortage of suitors lining up for the winger during the transfer window either, with Monaco, Juventus and Galatasaray all sniffing about, yet Moyes has elected to keep the faith.

Will it pay off?

STEVIE G IN THE ANFIELD DUGOUT

In news to warm the hearts of Merseysiders everywhere, Steven Gerrard has revealed his desire to manage Liverpool when he hangs up the boots.

"The dream come true would be to manage Liverpool, when the Liverpool job becomes available," the Reds legend told twentyfour7 Football magazine.

"I definitely see myself as a manager rather than a coach, but that could change. I remember speaking to Jamie Carragher and he really fancied it but he's decided media is what he wants to do.

"It's strange seeing him on Sky but I'm really delighted he's doing it… He can leave managing Liverpool to me!"

Stevie G should be aware of the pitfalls though. Great players don't always become great managers. Just ask Roy Keane and Paul Ince…

CURIOUS CASE OF DEMICHELIS

Atletico Madrid must be laughing all the way to the bank.

Just a month after signing Martin Demichelis on a free transfer, the Spanish club offloaded the Argentina international to Manchester City for $7 million.

It gets better.

Now Demichelis – who City signed as cover for injured skipper Vincent Kompany – will be out of action for six weeks after damaging knee ligaments in training.

Atletico couldn't have timed it better, City have serious problems.

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