Archives for "November, 2008"
Gomes Gaining Confidence
By Danny Wright Blunder-prone keeper Heurelho Gomes believes he is getting better with every match and has revealed how manager Harry Redknapp has given the under-fire stopper a much needed confidence boost. The Brazilian – touted as a world-class replacement for an out-of-form Paul Robinson before he left the club for Blackburn in the summer – [...]
Jussi Going Nowhere
By Danny Wright Bolton manager Gary Megson insists goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen will not leave the club in the January transfer window. Jaaskelainen, who made his 400th appearance for the club against Hull three weeks ago, has been constantly linked with a move away from the Lancashire club. Newcastle and Tottenham were believed to be lining [...]
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Redknapp: Parks can end Gomes wobble
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has backed goalkeeping coach Tony Parks to bring the best out of Heurelho Gomes and return the Brazilian to top form. Gomes has been guilty of a series of errors and Parks has been brought in to replace Hans Leitert, with his appointment set to be confirmed when his release is [...]
Bozza ditches reality TV to focus on real deal
With a full-time return to professional football emerging as his top priority after a successful stint with the Central Coast Mariners, goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has shelved plans to participate in a documentary tracking his road to recovery. Bosnich was due to fly out to Los Angeles after completing his guest stint with the Mariners last [...]
City Swoop for Buffon
By Danny Wright Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon will sign for Manchester City in the January transfer window, according to The Times. The paper reports today that Mark Hughes is lining up a £50m swoop for the stopper, who is regarded as the world’s finest. Officials from the club flew to Turin earlier this month [...]
Kinnear: Trapattoni Comments ‘Disrespectful’
By Danny Wright Newcastle United interim manager Joe Kinnear has slammed Ireland coach Geovanni Trapattoni for recommending goalkeeper Shay Given to a host of Serie A clubs. Trapattoni lavished praise on Given earlier in the week, saying he was “one of the best goalkeepers in the world.” He also admitted he held discussions with coaches from [...]
Spurs Axe Keeper Coach
Tottenham have now taken action to halt Heurelho Gomes’s shocking run of goalkeeping blunders. New boss Redknapp has terminated the contract of coach Hans Leitert and is thought to be keen on replacing him with Portsmouth and ex Southampton goalkeeping coach David Coles from his former clubs. Gomes was again at fault for the opening [...]
Trapattoni Shay Given the best in the World!
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has taken the surprising step of touting Newcastle keeper Shay Given to clubs in Italy. The veteran Italian coach recommended the Newcastle and Ireland No 1, named as stand-in captain for his country’s friendly with Poland tonight, to at least three top Serie A clubs. Trapattoni said: ‘I speak [...]
Schmeichel Sympathy for Rival
By Danny Wright Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says he is “gutted” for teammate Joe Hart, who will be out for a month after picking up an unfortunate injury at the weekend. Hart damaged ankle ligaments in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Hull City at the KC Stadium after challenging striker Daniel Cousin for [...]
