Archives for "March, 2008"
Turks In Trotters Hunt
By Danny Wright Turkish side Galatasaray want to sign Bolton goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi at the end of the season. The News of the World reports today that the Turks had originally eyed up first choice keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, but are now believed to be chasing the Oman-born stopper instead. Jaaskelainen is currently out for [...]
The Weekend Round-up
By Danny Wright Didier Drogba mustered a stunning double late in the game to snatch three points from Chelsea in the ‘Grand Slam Sunday’ clash against Arsenal. The result puts Chelsea into second, leapfrogging Arsenal, but that could have been very different had Bacary Sagna’s header gone unanswered. Drogba notched his first with a smart [...]
Robbo in England Return
Paul Robinson has been recalled to the England squad by manager Fabio Capello.Robinson wasn’t included in the original 30 man party for the friendly match against France next week, but an injury to Aston Villa’s Scott Carson has opened the door for the Spurs man. David James and Chris Kirkland are also chosen for the trip to [...]
Muller Attracting Premier Interest
By Danny Wright Barnsley goalkeeper Heinz Muller is being watched by a host of Premier League clubs, according to the Daily Mail. The German ace, who is currently out injured with knee ligament damage, was being touted by Everton, Arsenal and Aston Villa before he was crocked in a clash against Colchester. And with FA [...]
O’Neil Touts Robinson
Aston Villa want to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper reports today that manager Martin O’Neil is lining up a £5m bid for the former England keeper, who has had a nightmare season at White Hart Lane. O’Neil already has Scott Carson on loan from Liverpool, but is reluctant [...]
Steele in Tykes Return
Luke Steele’s FA Cup dream has been rekindled today after it emerged he has resigned for Barnsley. The former Manchester United stopper had returned to West Brom earlier this week after the two clubs couldn’t agree a deal that would keep Steele on South Yorkshire for the remainder of the season. It looked likely that [...]
7 Year Old Keeper is signed up by Everton
Everton have beaten off competition from Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of a seven-year-old. Harry Yates, who has kicked since he could crawl, will link up with the Toffees after being spotted playing for his junior side. After a flurry of interest from a number of teams, including United and Liverpool, his parents [...]
Southampton capture keeper Wright on loan
Southampton have completed the signing of stopper Richard Wright on a one-month loan deal from West Ham.Wright, 30, is second choice to Robert Green at Upton Park and has made just three Carling Cup outings this season so far. The ex-England stopper is set to make his debut in the relegation battle against Coventry on Saturday. [...]
Capello names squad who’s the keepers?
France v England International Friendly 8pm, Wednesday 26 March 2008 Stade de France, Paris Live on Sky SportsFabio Capello has confirmed a provisional squad of 30 players for the friendly away to France next week.David Wheater of Middlesbrough is included for the first time, while there are recalls for David Beckham, Theo Walcott, Frank Lampard [...]
The Midweek Review
Chelsea and Tottenham played out an incredible 4-4 draw that dented the Blues’ title aspirations. This clash was the first time the two teams had met since Tottenham’s Carling Cup triumph over Chelsea last month, and the hosts replayed videos of that victory. It was Chelsea who came out the blocks the better though, taking [...]
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