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Premier League All-Stars Game – Good or Bad?
With the MLS All Stars game against West Ham playing out today, the inevitable question posed to West Ham players was whether they thought a Premier League All-Stars game would be a good idea or not. Dean Ashton, standup lad and all-round diplomat, said yes, it was a great concept – he couldn’t really say…
Transfer Rumors (22 July 08): Chelsea willing to pay €150m for Kaka, Tottenham in talks over Arshavin, Adu moves to Monaco, and more
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, today’s transfer roundup will show you that you haven’t.
Transfer Rumors (21 July 08): Roma in for Chelsea’s Malouda, Juventus interested in Van Persie, Valencia striker (not Villa) to decide on Villa, and more
Well, it’s a new week again, but today’s roundup is a little shorter than some of the past few Monday roundups. Still, there’s plenty to talk about, so let’s get to it!
Transfer Rumors (19 July 08): Spurs report United and Liverpool over Berba and Keane, Liverpool still in for Barry, offload Carson, Tottenham’s Kaboul says no to Sunderland, and more
Today’s transfer roundup starts off with a hint of bitterness – or is it the much-needed integrity that we football fans have been yearning for recently, in the wake of all of the disloyalty shown to us by our favorite clubs and players? Also, if Roy Keane is reading this, you might need to give…
Is Sepp Blatter a Marxist?
For all those enraged by the hundreds of millions of pounds in inflated transfer fees flying between the stadia of Europe this summer: there was once a bearded man from a long time ago who proposed that the use-value of a commodity or service should determine its price, not market forces. No, I’m not talking…
Loyalty Means Nothing – and Lamps Is The Worst Of The Lot
“I understand why Manchester United fans booed me,” Rio Ferdinand said after the last game of the 2004-2005 season. “I’ve heard I’m being greedy but some of the figures thrown about are ridiculous. I was accused of asking for £150,000 a week. I wouldn’t insult the club like that. I can assure everyone I will…
Transfer Rumors (15 July 08): Chelsea make late bid for Ronaldinho, Spurs strike deal for Bentley, Spurs and United looking to settle Berbatov fee, and more
There are a lot of noteworthy names to report on in today’s transfer roundup, as a few ongoing transfer sagas could be set to wrap up soon – or maybe they’re just heating up. Is Chelsea coming in for Ronaldinho at the last minute? Is David Bentley getting the big move that he wants? Is…
Transfer Rumors (14 July 08): Manchester City make offer for Ronaldinho, Berbatov out, Santa Cruz in at Tottenham, Shevchenko to Sampdoria, and more
There’s plenty to report on in today’s roundup, so without giving you much of an intro, I’ll get right to the good stuff. Enjoy!
Transfer Rumors (12 July 08): United make Berbatov bid, Arsenal officially tie up Nasri, two out, one in at Liverpool, and more
There’s not a great deal of actual speculation in today’s roundup, as there are several signings to report, and there are a few more that are set to be finalized before long.
Transfer Rumors (11 July 08): Luis Garcia to Tottenham, Inter set for final Lampard bid, Zenit rebuff English bid for Arshavin, and more
Well folks, another week has flown by, and it’s already Friday again. But, before you call it a week and do whatever it is you do on the weekends, check out today’s roundup of transfer news and rumors.
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