City striker Vassell robbed of designer watch and jewellery in Christmas party mugging

Police were today investigating the mugging of Manchester City striker Darius Vassell as he stepped out of a taxi.

Vassell was robbed of his designer watch and jewellery on his return home from the club's Christmas party.

The 28-year-old was not injured during the incident, but was threatened by the two offenders.

It is understood the attackers had not specifically targeted the former England international, but struck while the player reportedly disputed his taxi fare.

The raid took place at the junction of Palatine Road and Barlow Moor Road in Didsbury at about 5.30am on Sunday.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called following reports of the robbery. On arrival they found a 28-year-old man whose watch and jewellery had been stolen.

'He had not been injured during the incident but the offenders had threatened him.

'Inquiries are ongoing.'

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Revealed: The real reason Robinho took the bus

The Premier League’s most expensive player isn’t averse to taking a helicopter to training, so we were all surprised in his decision to take a bus to a Manchester shopping centre a few weeks ago. Team mate Jo, however, has revealed that the use of public transport wasn’t an act of eco consciousness or humility, but because the Brazilian is terrified of driving on the correct side of the road:

“I’ll tell you why Robinho got the bus. It’s because he hasn’t learned how to drive on the left-hand side of the road yet. He only knows how to drive on the right.”

We’re not too sure about this excuse. Has he not learned how to hail a taxi or employ a driver on the left hand side of the road either?

Source: www.thespoiler.co.uk