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Transfer Rumors (14 August 08): United and Tottenham still hammering out Berba deal, Spurs make final Arshavin bid and could go for an old boy, Aston Villa make bid for Newcastle’s Milner, and more
Well, I’m back again with the latest in transfer news and rumors, and unfortunately for our regular readers, there’s nothing to report on in Liverpool news again, because I wasn’t about to report the latest in the Gareth Barry saga (he’s not going to Liverpool, apparently, which isn’t new news) only to have it turn…
The Premier League’s Top Clubs May Benefit from England’s Failure
England’s stars may have been watching the European Championships from their living rooms in sadness and disbelief this past summer, but their pain could turn to gain when the new Premier League season gets underway this weekend. After woefully dismal failures against Russia, Macedonia and twice Croatia in their qualifying campaign, the nation’s heroes had…
Transfer Rumors (12 August 08): Liverpool after another Hungarian youngster, Aston Villa close on Cuellar, three-way battle for Appiah, and more
It’s time again for another look at the latest transfer headlines from around Europe, so buckle up for the ride.
10 Tricks Clubs Use To Keep Players
This summer (much like every summer before it) football sees a mad dash for the good and not-so-good footballers around the world which is reported on/fueled by the can-do-no-wrong-with-free-speech press and their always-telling-the-truth journalists. It can turn ugly, especially with players’ heads being turned by the thoughts of more money, greater glory and managers doing…
Transfer Rumors (11 August 08): Chelsea-Kaka deal on?, Villa to make bid for Chelsea’s Cole, Pompey sign Tottenham’s Kaboul, and more
Well, it’s the start of a new week, and this week carries a great deal of excitement, as we’re only a week away from the start of the Premier League season. Today’s transfer roundup isn’t as packed as I would have expected, but there’s plenty to run through, so you certainly won’t go lacking.
Chelsea and Spurs sign Arshavin, Arsenal and United get Huntelaar, Liverpool get Barry and Villa as Chelsea sell everyone
A run down of the summer silly season can leave newspaper readers in no doubt: there have been a lot of big-money transfers already. Depending who you believe, both Chelsea and Spurs have signed Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin at least four times, for fees ranging from about £20 million to about £50 million.
Will your club respect referees this season?
Who’d want to be a ref anyway? All that stomping around, shouting and getting angry — and that’s from the players and supporters. So what happens when an amateur star-studded football team tries to play 11-a-side without a ref? About the same as what happens to any football game played without a ref — chaos…
Transfer Rumors (8 August 08): Chelsea make bid for Robinho, Aston Villa sign two defenders, Hamburg interested in another Liverpool forward, and more
The weeks seem to be flying by these days, as we’re already at the end of another one. After a summer that has been both long and short at the same time, the seasons are set to begin soon in Europe’s top leagues (the SPL and Ligue 1 both get underway this weekend), and many…
Transfer Rumors (7 August 08): Ronaldo staying at United, Liverpool put big price tag on Kuyt, Newcastle sign one defender, in for another, and more
It’s a pretty light day in transfer news and rumors, which is a little surprising seeing as how we’re in the thick of the week. But, there are still a good few tidbits to report on from around Europe. Before I get started, I’d like to give well-wishes (and so should all of the readers…
Paul Merson: The Soccerlens interview
Paul Merson speaks to Soccerlens about England’s chances in 2010, Alan Shearer, and why any Germany game holds special memories for him. Watching a 40-year-old Paul Merson take to the field a couple of months ago against Scotland Legends you could see, despite his lack of pace, the touch and the vision that saw him…
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