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Features news coverage of Middlesbrough and its players, including match reports, transfer rumours and general football news.
Transfer Rumors (9 Jun 09): Chelsea to battle Real Madrid for Valencia’s Villa and Roma’s Juan, Wolfsburg’s Dzeko to replace Chelsea-bound Pato at AC Milan, Tottenham chase Atletico Madrid star Rodriguez, and more
You knew it was only a matter of time before it would happen, even with the world’s current economical state. Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record that they already held by landing Kaka from AC Milan for £59m. That signing looks to be only the start of Real’s monster summer spending spree, and…
Transfer Rumors (7 Jun 09): Manchester United and Real Madrid fight for Wigan’s Valencia, Liverpool look for cut-price Crouch return, Tottenham target Van Nistelrooy, and more
We’re into a new week, and this is a week that could get off to a big bang in the transfers world. AC Milan star Kaka could very well make the switch to Real Madrid in the coming days, and a few other top European clubs could nail down a few new squad additions sometime…
Transfer Rumors (4 Jun 09): AC Milan’s Kaka to decide on Real Madrid move Monday, Arsenal close on Ajax defender Vermaelen, Chelsea to beat Liverpool for Portsmouth’s Johnson, and more
As you would expect, a certain Brazilian is dominating the transfer headlines right now, and in today’s transfer news and rumors roundup, we’ve got the latest on that Brazilian and his potential world-record move, and we’ve also got plenty to report on about from England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France.
The Soccerlens Premier League 08/09 Season Review
So that’s it. The curtain has fallen on another season in English football and what a season it has been too! We’ve seen Manchester United look as though they would win every conceivable trophy and yet their season ends with ultimate disappointment. Liverpool’s recent form was the stuff of champions but in a campaign that…
City Slickers: 5 Players Mark Hughes Should Be Targeting
The summer transfer window is looming and once again Manchester City are expected to be the Premier League’s big spenders. It seems no target has been too audacious since new owners transformed them into the world’s richest club, and now with time of their side for the first time, you can expect big, box office…
Transfer Rumors (28 May 09): AC Milan’s Pirlo to follow Ancelotti to Chelsea?, Stoke City offer Man United’s Scholes player/coach chance, Aston Villa interested in Tottenham flop Bentley, and more
This weekend will mark the official end of the season in Europe’s top leagues, and after that, we can look forward to the start of the summer transfer window. As the window approaches, the transfer news and rumors are running rampant, and while a number of top clubs are already busy making signings, many more…
Transfer Rumors (27 May 09): Manchester United ready to pay up for Tevez, Liverpool target Middlesbrough’s Wheater, Arsenal after Crystal Palace star Clyne, and more
Much of the focus in the football world today is on the massive UEFA Champions League final showdown between Manchester United and Barcelona (which you can follow live on SL), and rightfully so. And in case you haven’t seen it yet, check out Soccerlens’ exclusive interview with Lionel Messi (yes, the one and only). However,…
Why Middlesbrough and Newcastle shouldn’t, and Sunderland and Hull City should, be in the Championship
How would the Premier League table look if refs got all the key decisions right? A quick glance at the Right Result league tables for the last 3 seasons will tell you how crucial refereeing decisions can be for certain clubs. In the 06/07 season, refereeing mistakes allowed Tottenham to claim a European spot while…
English Premier League Final Day – Live Blog – 24 May 2009
English Premier League – Final Day Live Blog Date: 24 May 2009 Kickoff: 15:00 GMT, 11:00 EST It’s the last day of the English Premier League season and there’s still plenty of suspense! Who will join West Brom in the Championship? Can Tottenham do the double over Liverpool? Can Manchester United’s reserves beat Hull City?…
Big men step up to the plate as Newcastle wrestle free
St James’ Park didn’t know what to think. Michael Owen did, but he knew he better not say. The captain’s armband had already passed to Nicky Butt by the time the fourth official’s board went up. Newcastle’s skipper’s number was on it. Their former skipper’s, and current manager’s, number was the one to replace him….
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