Archive for December, 2007
Eriksson planning massive January transfer raid
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Manchester City manager, is ready to spend in the January transfer window as he looks to build on a hugely impressive first half of the season.
After bringing in eight, mostly unknown, foreign players during his initial transfer dealings last summer, Eriksson is channelling his resources towards a more limited number of targets. [...]
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Israel midfielder agrees terms with Bolton
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Israel midfielder Tamir Cohen has agreed terms with Bolton.
The 23-year-old, son of former Liverpool defender Avi, is set to sign a two-and-half-year deal if the Barclays Premier League club can gain international clearance.
“I’m really pleased to be able to add someone of Tamir’s potential to our squad,” Trotters boss Gary Megson told the club’s official [...]
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Adriano involved in Car Accident!
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Troubled Brazilian striker Adriano, who joined Sao Paulo on loan from Inter Milan earlier this month, was involved in a car crash in the early hours of Monday morning, Brazilian media reported.
The 25-year-old, already courting controversy after being photographed holding a beer can at a pop concert 10 days ago, escaped unscathed from the incident [...]
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Rafa Benitez to bring in one or two players in January
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez says he may look to bring in “one or two” players in January to try to rekindle his side’s title challenge.
Benitez saw his side fail to break down a resilient Manchester City side in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Eastlands.
The point leaves them 10 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal with a [...]
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Pompey linked with former United and Celtic star
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp is considering a move for former Manchester United and Celtic striker Henrik Larsson.
The Times says Larsson is out of contract with Helsingborg and would not cost a fee puts the Swede within Portsmouth’s budget.
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Top 10 January Transfer Window Signings
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
The January transfer window is upon us and it’s time for clubs to splash the cash!
Over the next month, the Premier League will be full of managers wheeling and dealing in a bid to stave off relegation, push for a European place or bolster title hopes.
Whether it’s grabbing a bargain or pure [...]
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Tottenham planning £8M defender swoop
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Tottenham are ready to spend big to land Lazio defender Guglielmo Stendardo.
Stendardo has fallen out with Lazio coach Delio Rossi this month and is being made available for the January market.
The News of the World says Spurs will offer £8 million for Stendardo.
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Parker: United will retain title
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Manchester United old boy Paul Parker thinks Fergie’s side are in pole position to retain the Premier League as he looks ahead to 2008.
“I think Manchester United will just pip Arsenal and retain their Premier League title. They are stronger at the back, especially with the Gunners losing Kolo Toure - a top player - [...]
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Man Utd closing in on Porto ace
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Manchester United are closing in on Porto fullback Jose Bosingwa.
“There are some Porto players good enough to play for United if they want to Jose is one of them,” United No2 Carlos Queiroz told the Daily Mail.
“He is a very good player and we are keeping an eye on him.”
Bosingwa is seen as a long-term [...]
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Transfer Talk : Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea, Boro, Man City, Birmingham, Newcastle, Villa, Bolton, Fulham
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
With millions to burn, this January’s transfer window is set to be the most frantic yet.
Two years ago, clubs spent a record £70m, double the total from the first winter window in 2003. But next month could set a new high. The market conditions are perfect: a new wave of ballsy owners, a £1.7bn TV [...]
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Hughes : Bentley to drive England forward
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Blackburn manager Mark Hughes is backing David Bentley becoming an England regular under new boss Fabio Capello.
Bentley was outstanding in the 2-1 victory against Derby at Pride Park, scoring once and having a hand in the other goal.
It led to Blackburn securing only their second win in 10 league games to reignite their hopes of [...]
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Hicks questions Benitez approach
Posted on 31. Dec, 2007 by Milox.
Liverpool’s American owner Tom Hicks has accused Anfield manager Rafael Benitez of behaving petulantly in the recent dispute over transfer policy.
The comments, in an interview with American magazine Sports Illustrated, risk reviving the tension between Benitez and Hicks and his co-owner George Gillett. Hicks, 61, revisited the row over transfers, which saw Benitez publicly accuse [...]
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