FA Cup:
Everton edge Liverpool in Merseyside Derby
Everton 1 - 0 Liverpool
Gerrard faces three-week lay-off
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Thursday, February 05, 2009
Richard Jolly at Goodison Park
FA Cup:
Everton edge Liverpool in Merseyside Derby
Everton 1 - 0 Liverpool
Gerrard faces three-week lay-off
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Martin Rogers: Moving Forward Without Beckham, Donovan
David Beckham’s desperation to leave the Los Angeles Galaxy seems to have no limitations, with reports in Italy stating that the England midfielder has sent his legal team to California to negotiate a release from his contract.
With a permanent move to AC Milan growing increasingly likely and Landon Donovan poised to join Bayern Munich full time, the need for the Galaxy to take stock is imperative.
Fowler joins Australian side Fury
Former England star Robbie Fowler has joined Australian A-League side North Queensland Fury on a two-year deal.
Well played, Robbie. Well played...
Quotes & Chants of the Week
"Insomnia...N'zobia...Charlie."
Joe Kinnear gets his murds wuddled up when describing his favourite player.
"Having been insulted by Joe Kinnear, I will never play for him again."
Luckily N'Zogbia sees the funny side.
"I have got a **** weekend coming up, so has my family and everybody else who comes near me."
Harry Redknapp is not a happy chappy after Tottenham's defeat at Bolton.
"I'm going to the pub in an area where you can't get any mobile reception."
Reading boss Steve Coppell has a novel way to prevent any of his players being sold on transfer deadline day.
"Given would have saved that!"
Man City fans to Newcastle keeper Steve Harper, as Shay Given prepared to join City.
FA Cup Preview: Everton vs. Liverpool
FA Cup Fourth Round Replay
Venue: Goodison Park
Date: Wednesday, 4 February
Kick-off: 2010 GMT
Preview
Update:
Anichebe sent home after training ground bust-up with Moyes
What Dean Windass Did Next
Windass claimed at the turn of the year that manager Phil Brown had not spoken to him in three weeks. Indiscreet words perhaps, but frustration was starting to get the better of the striker, whose love of Hull was trumped by his desire to play.
Beckham Team in Talks Over Milan
David Beckham's lawyers are in talks with Los Angeles Galaxy over extending the midfielder's stay at AC Milan, says the Italian club's general manager.
Golden...buns?
Sky Seals £1bn Premier League Television Deal
English football’s television rights bonanza was in full swing last night as Sky paid more than £1 billion to secure its grip as the main Premier League broadcaster. The company has kept its hold on the majority of live games, 92 out of the 138 matches available, by retaining its four existing packages.
Arshavin finally joins Arsenal but controversy continues over deal
It is understood that Zenit did not submit their forms in time and there are also suggestions that there was a slight issue with Arsenal's submissions. The Premier League club insisted all its paperwork was sent to the relevant bodies on time.
U.S.-Trinidad & Tobago To Be Staged In Nashville
The second U.S. home fixture in the hexagonal round will take place at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Arshavin transfer finally gets the go ahead
The Premier League have confirmed Andrei Arshavin is an Arsenal player after approving his move from Zenit St Petersburg.
Not Andrei, Arsenal fans hope...
Sid Lowe in Spain
The Real Madrid captain seemed to be a spent force - but he has now equaled the club's goalscoring record.
Raúl the untouchable returns to rival Di Stéfano at Real's top table.
Hoffenheim bucks the powerhouse trend
With the familiar faces again dominating the title races in England, Italy, Spain and most of Europe's leagues, the sight of Hoffenheim at the top of Germany's Bundesliga gives hope to the rest. From a town with only 3,300 inhabitants, Hoffenheim looks down on mighty Bayern Munich and its position at the top is a tribute to coach Ralf Rangnick, whose team is playing topflight football for the first time in its history.
Downtown Hoffenheim at rush hour...
Americans in the UK: Friedel Shutdown
Clint Dempsey, Fulham
vs. Sunderland, 1-0, 90 minutes.
vs. Portsmouth, 3-1, 90 minutes, 1 assist.
Dempsey was aggressive on Tuesday; uncorking six shots against Sunderland, but all went away without much fuss as the Black Cats grabbed an early second half winner from Kenwyne Jones. However, on Saturday, the Cottagers got offensive, scoring three goals in a thrashing of Portsmouth. Dempsey set up the first goal by threading a nice through ball to Andy Johnson, who beat the trap for a 14th minute goal. Erik Nevland tallied a second half brace before David Nugent salvaged some pride for Pompey, whose season continues to flounder.
Up Next: Saturday, away to Wigan.
The Rest
Americans On The Continent: Full Slate
Michael Bradley, Borussia Monchengladbach (Germany)Away to VfB Stuttgart, 0-2, 90 minutes
Michael Bradley and Borussia Monchengladbach continued their floundering at the bottom of the Germany Bundesliga with yet another loss in the league. With only one shot on goal, the Prussian club had few chances to assert their dominance on the match. Michael Bradley played the full 90, but was unable to change his side’s fortunes as they fell to their fifth loss on the trot.The Rest
Steve Davis: U.S. stars need to return home
A few intrepid American souls have exported their soccer talents majestically. Fellows like Kasey Keller, Brian McBride and others went abroad and soared, soon living large and making out quite well, thank you very much.
Update: According to The BBC, according to The Sun, Schalke failed in a last-minute attempt to bring DeMarcus to the Bundesliga. I could not find anything about it in The Sun. -Sanford
Frank Lampard red card controversy joins long list of refereeing blunders
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard's red card against Liverpool is another in a list of controversial decisions made by referees so far this season.
Mexico sets roster for match against U.S.
Goalkeepers: Oswaldo Sanchez (Santos), Guillermo Ochoa (America), Jose de Jesus Corona (Tecos)Defenders: Juan Carlos Valenzuela (America), Julio Cesar Dominguez (Cruz Azul), Carlos Salcido (PSV Eindhoven, Netherlands), Ricardo Osorio (Stuttgart, Germany), Rafael Marquez (Barcelona, Spain), Aaron Galindo (Guadalajara), Leobardo Lopez (Pachuca)
Midfielders: Fausto Pinto (Cruz Azul), Pavel Pardo (America), Leandro Augusto (Pumas), Luis Perez (Monterrey), Israel Martinez (San Luis), Antonio Naelson (Toluca)
Forwards: Alberto Medina (Guadalajara), Cesar Villaluz (Cruz Azul), Giovani Dos Santos (Tottenham, England), Matias Vuoso (Santos), Carlos Ochoa (Guadalajara), Nery Castillo (Shakhtar Donetsk, Ukraine), Guillermo Franco (Villarreal, Spain), Omar Bravo (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)
Snow forces postponement of 18 games tonight
The worst snowfall in 18 years has decimated tonight's football fixtures, with a total of 18 games in the FA Cup, Football League and Blue Square Premier being postponed.
Eduardo Alvarez in Spain
All the signs were clear: Atlético vs Valladolid had to be a high voltage match. A very tense week in the media for Atlético; a youthful, exuberant visiting side; and Atlético's need to win in order to contend to a Champions League spot the next season. Strong emotions guaranteed, so I accepted an invitation from a close friend and headed to the Vicente Calderón, aka the Indian Camp.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Roma Defender Mexes In Hospital After Brawl
The French centre-back was taken to hospital last night after fighting with a boxer at a night club in Rome.
Martin Rogers Column
5. Catch a flight to … Munich. Bayern Munich takes on Borussia Dortmund in a crucial Bundesliga clash next Sunday, with Landon Donovan likely to make his first start for the German giant.
Donovan impressed as a late substitute in Bayern’s defeat to Hamburg last Friday and looks desperate to further prove he belongs as he seeks a full transfer.
Transfer deadline extended for snow delay
The Premier League have agreed to extend the transfer deadline to clubs who can prove the inclement weather prevented them from signing a player before this 5pm cut-off.
Ives: MLS will carry on just fine without Beckham
Now Beckham finds himself at a crossroads. Does he stick to the plan he laid out two years ago when he was first introduced as the man who would save Major League Soccer? Or does he follow what some believe to be his true passion, which is to return to top-flight soccer and make a serious run at what would be his fourth World Cup?
Friday, January 30, 2009
England: Premier League Previews & Predictions
Chelsea's trip to Liverpool on Sunday tops the fixture list this weekend. Elsewhere, Arsenal host surging West Ham in a London Derby, leaders Manchester United welcome Everton to Old Trafford, Villa host Wigan, Manchester City go to Stoke, Spurs head to the Reebok to face Bolton, Fulham host a faltering Pompey side at Craven Cottage, West Brom are at Hull, Blackburn at Boro and two northeastern clubs clash as Sunderland go to St. James’ Park to play Newcastle.
Preview 1
Preview 2
Preview 3
Nick Webster's Predictions
Lawro's Predictions
US Soccer Intend to Launch World Cup Bid
US Soccer will formally announce its intention to bid for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups on Monday, the US football federation said in a statement on Thursday.
Raphael Honigstein in Germany
After a serene six-weeks off it is no wonder Bayern Munich are among those angered by next year's shorter break.Bayern emerge the stronger from the winter break
The MLS import Landon Donovan, a man Klinsmann has taken a shine to, has played surprisingly well so far and there are no injuries at all in the camp. It all smells like a Bierdusche (beer shower) in May.
Far superior to Gatorade...
Germany: Bundesliga Weekend Preview
The Bundesliga is back after the winter break and there are some intriguing matches, with the fixture list reversing the games from the opening weekend of the season. Goal.com previews all the upcoming action.Friday 30th January (all times local)
20:30 Hamburg – Bayern Munich
Saturday 31st January
15:30 Hannover - Schalke 04
15:30 1.FC Koeln – VfL Wolfsburg
15:30 Borussia Dortmund – B. Leverkusen
15:30 Hertha Berlin – Eintracht Frankfurt
15:30 TSG 1899 Hoffenheim – E. Cottbus
15:30 VfB Stuttgart – B. Moenchengladbach
Sunday 1st February
17:00 VfL Bochum – Karlsruher SC
17:00 Werder Bremen – Arminia Bielefeld
Jozy Altidore Set For Xerex Deportivo Loan
Villarreal's Jozy Altidore is on the brink of completing a loan move to second-division Deportivo Xerez, according to a report from El Periodico Mediterraneo.
Hejduk added to U.S. training camp roster
Columbus Crew defender Frankie Hejduk was added to the U.S. training camp roster Thursday ahead of next month's World Cup qualifier against Mexico.
Goalkeepers: Jon Busch (Chicago), Will Hesmer (Columbus), Matt Pickens (Colorado).
Defenders: Jonathan Bornstein (Chivas USA), Frankie Hejduk (Columbus), Ugo Ihemelu (Colorado), Chris Wingert (Salt Lake), Marvell Wynne (Toronto).
Midfielders: Brian Carroll (Columbus), Ricardo Clark (Houston), Eddie Gaven (Columbus), Stuart Holden (Houston), Jack Jewsbury (Kansas City), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Robbie Rogers (Columbus), John Thorrington (Chicago).
Forwards: Brian Ching (Houston), Kenny Cooper (Dallas), Charlie Davies (Hammarby, Norway), Chris Rolfe (Chicago).
He will never go away...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Quotes & Chants of the Week
"Hull are the biggest club I've played for."
Jimmy Bullard after his £5m switch from Fulham. Miaow.
"I was desperate to swap shirts with Andy Johnson but I didn't know we were allowed to. It's killed me really. I didn't know we were allowed to give our shirts away. I thought it would have come out of our wages."
Kettering striker Craig Westcarr, whose two goals rocked Fulham in their FA Cup tie, neatly crystallises the gulf between the Premier League and the also-rans.
"Look at the feet, diamonds in shoes, beautiful by Lionel, he softens the hard corners of our lives just by watching him."
Ray Hudson describes Lionel Messi on Gol TV.
"It's good to be linked with players all over Europe."
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce on reports linking him with Egyptian winger Mahmoud Abdul-Razek.
"Kaka, wherever you may be
Have you heard of Man City?
Never go there,
It'll end in tears,
They haven't won a trophy in 33 years."
Wigan fans to Man City.
THE REST
Jimmy Bullard after his £5m switch from Fulham. Miaow.
"I was desperate to swap shirts with Andy Johnson but I didn't know we were allowed to. It's killed me really. I didn't know we were allowed to give our shirts away. I thought it would have come out of our wages."
Kettering striker Craig Westcarr, whose two goals rocked Fulham in their FA Cup tie, neatly crystallises the gulf between the Premier League and the also-rans.
"Look at the feet, diamonds in shoes, beautiful by Lionel, he softens the hard corners of our lives just by watching him."
Ray Hudson describes Lionel Messi on Gol TV.
"It's good to be linked with players all over Europe."
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce on reports linking him with Egyptian winger Mahmoud Abdul-Razek.
"Kaka, wherever you may be
Have you heard of Man City?
Never go there,
It'll end in tears,
They haven't won a trophy in 33 years."
Wigan fans to Man City.
THE REST
Tony Cascarino: Rafael BenÍtez's caution is killing Liverpool bid for long-lost title
I have a sneaky feeling that Rafael BenÍtez is a manager who is happy to end the season with more points than last year. Then he can go to a board meeting and tell his directors that the team are improving and that everything is moving in the right direction.
Italy: Serie A Wednesday Reports & Roundup
Radio Shack won’t sponsor Mexican voodoo campaign
RadioShack Corp. will not sponsor a Mexican newspaper’s promotional campaign inviting fans to prick voodoo dolls to boost the nation’s soccer team in a Feb. 11 World Cup qualifier against the United States at Columbus, Ohio.
Eriksson’s Mexico continue poor run by losing to Sweden
Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Mexico continued their dismal run by losing 1-0 to the coach’s native Sweden in a friendly international on Wednesday.
Let's hope it continues for another couple of weeks...
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