Archives for "November, 2008"

Posted by Danny on 29th November 2008
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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 – [...]

Posted by Danny on 28th November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Martin Sanders on 26th November 2008
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Posted by Martin Sanders on 26th November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Simon on 26th November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Danny on 22nd November 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Danny on 22nd November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Martin Sanders on 19th November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Martin Sanders on 19th November 2008
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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 [...]

Posted by Danny on 17th November 2008
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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 [...]