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Transfer Rumors (3 August 08): Barry-Liverpool deal on again, Manchester United holding onto in-demand Campbell, and more

Transfer Rumors (3 August 08): Barry-Liverpool deal on again, Manchester United holding onto in-demand Campbell, and more

There’s not a great deal of earth-shattering news to report on today, since it’s Sunday and all, but hey, to spice things up on a rest day, we do have a never-ending transfer saga to update you on.

Transfer Rumors (2 August 08): Newcastle set to capture Coloccini, United not interested in selling Fletcher, Johnson’s Fulham move in limbo, and more

Transfer Rumors (2 August 08): Newcastle set to capture Coloccini, United not interested in selling Fletcher, Johnson’s Fulham move in limbo, and more

It’s a pretty short day in transfer news and rumors, so if you have plenty to do, then hey, you won’t have to spend a lot of time on today’s roundup.

08-09 Uefa Cup 2nd Qualifying Round

08/09 Uefa Cup 2nd Qualifying Draw (first legs to be played August 14, second legs to be played August 28):

To Boo Or Not To Boo… are fans too soft on Barry, Gerrard and Rio?

To Boo Or Not To Boo… are fans too soft on Barry, Gerrard and Rio?

Booing is generally an attitude that isn’t tolerated by football fans, with the true die-hards feeling as though they should give their support to the players in their team, no matter what. However, it is this attitude which has allowed too many players to get away with too much, and it’s time it changed.

Why Spurs, Villa, City, Everton and Newcastle can’t play in the Champions League

Why Spurs, Villa, City, Everton and Newcastle can’t play in the Champions League

After his side’s defeat to Chelsea in May, Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan complained about the state of affairs in the Premier League: “This league is in danger of becoming one of the most boring but great leagues in the world. The top four next year will be the same top four as this year.” Recent…

Liverpool lose out on Barry, Tottenham spend more money, Madrid switch to Van der Vaart and more

Liverpool lose out on Barry, Tottenham spend more money, Madrid switch to Van der Vaart and more

Today’s word of the day is contradiction. In the world of speculation, you’ll often see one report say one thing, and another say something completely opposite. That’s the case with a few of today’s rumors, which involve a few big names that may or may not be moving.

Lawro to manage Premier League All-Star Team?

Lawro makes a disastrous move into management…. If you’ve ever wanted to see John Terry being ripped to death by Chihuahuas this is your chance. Having grown bored of punditry, Lawro’s finally making a move into management with the fantasy football. But with a paralysed Michael Owen, an Arsenal team who won’t shoot, and a…

Transfer Rumors (30 July 08): Tottenham close on Bentley, Fulham in shock swoop for German star, Newcastle nab French defender, and more

Transfer Rumors (30 July 08): Tottenham close on Bentley, Fulham in shock swoop for German star, Newcastle nab French defender, and more

There’s only one more month to go in the summer transfer window, and with seasons set to begin around Europe’s top leagues very soon, a lot of clubs are scrambling to get holes filled and squads solidified before the competitive action gets underway. So, there are some done deals to report in today’s roundup, and…

Transfer Rumors (28 July 08): Everton rebuffed in Moutinho chase, Tottenham after Brazilian winger, Newcastle make bid for Senderos, after two more, and more

Transfer Rumors (28 July 08): Everton rebuffed in Moutinho chase, Tottenham after Brazilian winger, Newcastle make bid for Senderos, after two more, and more

Guess who’s back? A hurricane in the area knocked out the electricity for a few days, but I’m alive and in one piece, and I’m back to deliver all the latest in the world of transfers. It appears that I’ve missed a lot, but thanks to Ahmed, you haven’t. Big thanks to Ahmed for keeping…

Transfer Rumors (25 July 08): Liverpool to choose between Barry and Alonso, Arsenal after Moses and more

While Texas and Mexico recover from storms during the week, please join me in hoping that Eddie is well and in discussing today’s latest transfer rumours (yesterday’s rumour roundup was done here). Today we have key decisions for several clubs and players to make as Liverpool choose between two midfielders and lose to Arsenal in…


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